is a grafitti considered an art?

Question

The definition of what an art is, has long since been debated by many? I'm just but curious if a grafitti can be considered an art.

Answer 1

to some people - some of it is very detailed and is beautiful -

some of it is just scribble and tagging -

some of it is done on building offered up as a canvas -

some of it is done on public or private property where it is not wanted or welcome.

If it is done on property which welcome the art - and it is done as art not just to "mark territory" - then it can be considered art

if it is done to be destructive - or "mark" an area then no i do not feel it is art.

Answer 2

depends on who you talk to. I happen to like grafitti and I do consider it an art. The problem is, however, when it's done illegally. I really can't stand illegal grafitti because it messes up something that someone worked really hard to make (trust me, i live in NYC, I know). There are plenty of ways to make grafitti legally and that's the kind that I support. God bless u and have a good day.

Answer 3

YES, Because I live with an artisrt and he says that grafitti is a true form of art. But I'm not sure how it started except maybe by the hobos.

Answer 4

As a guerilla artist (wheat paste postering), I consider grafitti and other forms of guerilla art to be art in its truest form. There is no possibility of compensation. There is, for the most part, little recognition. And nothing comes between the artist and the audience.

Basquiat and Keith Haring were both grafitti artists before they struck it big.

Answer 5

I definitely depends on who you talk to, but art is all relative anyhow. I definitely believe it can be. I think it depends on the kind of grafitti you talk of. There is definitely a difference between tags and grafitti. My friend is a grafitti artist and is very talented.

Answer 6

No...it is considered vandalism. And in some cases a felony.
It is a crime....
http://www.sanantonio.gov/graffiti/thefacts.asp
Somebody wants to do ART....do it on canvass or some other media.
Not on somebody Else's property.
It costs a lot of money removing the crappy art.
And the property owner gets stuck with the bill.
This ain't a debate about what constitutes art.
Its about criminal activity.
Graffiti artists so proud of themselves?
They consider themselves highly talented artists?
Then maybe they should sign their art with their real names if they feel so strongly that they are doing nothing wrong and that their rights of self expression are inviolate.
And when they are looking at felony charge they can call the A.C.L.U.

Answer 7

I think the word grafitti is now accepted as an art form. Tagging is still considered vandalism.

Answer 8

It could be:: I think there will always be a question of what is art based on what is ones interpretation of the "art" in question and does it influence you in any way? This is a personal opinion of many people who have their own opinions of what is art. It could be tasteful or gross. However any form of printed, painted or other forms of "mediums" used should be considered art.

Answer 9

It may be illegal to paint walls in that fashion but it is definitely the coolest way to paint walls. If I would setup a studio in the future I would definitely hire a Graffiti artist to paint em. And yeah it definitely is art.

Answer 10

Yes