Illegal and Modern Art: Graffiti
Imagine a young artist living in a small, run down neighborhood trying to show the world his art through graffiti. A great deal of talent lies within this young man but his artwork is considered destruction of property, therefore he has to be punished by washing off his canvas and going to court. The definition of art is the expression of one’s creativity and imagination, typically expressed through a painting, sculpture, or other visual form. An artist shares his/her artwork with the world to express themselves through color and design. Some people believe art like graffiti is purely vandalism, when it is in fact only another art form used to display a message to the public. Because graffiti is thrilling, creative, and aesthetically pleasing, it should be considered as a form of art.
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McCubbin agreed in "Graffiti Is Art and a Thrill ... Not Just Vandalism", If art is put out in the open illegally, the thrill of going against the authorities in a creative and expressive way is amazing (McCubbin, Ashley). Art is about expressing thoughts into a story on a blank canvas. Graffiti is fun and expressive, therefore it should be appreciated as art. Graffiti can be extremely exciting, especially since the artist is left unknown to the public. There is something exhilarating to artists about having artwork out in the world without having people know who created it. Leaving others wondering and chatting about a mysterious person is fascinating. The "Is Graffiti Art? And What Is the Difference between Murals and Legal, Illegal Graffiti in St. Louis?" believes for adults in some states, the penalty could be up to a $10,000 fine and 5 years in the state prison (Moffitt, Kelly). Rebelling is really fun for some people, especially knowing they could get in serious