Spray Paint. Stencils. Markers. Pencils. Art. Vandalism. Jail? Jackson was 17 when it happened. When his whole life turned around just because of something he enjoyed, something that helped him tell the world how he felt. Graffiti was Jackson’s only way of feeling okay even happy, but after one of his best pieces on the back of an abandoned building downtown, Jackson was arrested and charged with vandalism and destruction of private property. While some people see graffiti as vandalism and a nuisance, others see it as art, a way for people to express themselves and graffiti is even starting to gain legitimacy in the art world.
“In spite of the facts that street art gaining popularity and appeal as a legitimate art form and mainstream culture; it is still a form of vandalism”(“Is Graffiti”). Vandalism is the destruction or damage of public and private property without permission. Most graffiti artists paint or tag without the properties direct permission to do so, making it illegal. “Graffiti is illegal and on offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW) and the NSW Crimes Act 1900”(“Graffiti Facts”). These two acts create several penalties from prison to hefty fines when caught or linked to graffiti vandalism. …show more content…
Then somebody got the bright idea to cut a crude track out of some cow pasture somewhere, and the rest, as they say, is history. Junior Johnson was the most famous bootlegger to make a name for himself in NASCAR, of course, but he darn sure wasn’t the only one”(Houston). This was how NASCAR was created. Not everything that is illegal is detrimental. In some cases graffiti can make a damaged or run down neighborhood more alive and
“In spite of the facts that street art gaining popularity and appeal as a legitimate art form and mainstream culture; it is still a form of vandalism”(“Is Graffiti”). Vandalism is the destruction or damage of public and private property without permission. Most graffiti artists paint or tag without the properties direct permission to do so, making it illegal. “Graffiti is illegal and on offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW) and the NSW Crimes Act 1900”(“Graffiti Facts”). These two acts create several penalties from prison to hefty fines when caught or linked to graffiti vandalism. …show more content…
Then somebody got the bright idea to cut a crude track out of some cow pasture somewhere, and the rest, as they say, is history. Junior Johnson was the most famous bootlegger to make a name for himself in NASCAR, of course, but he darn sure wasn’t the only one”(Houston). This was how NASCAR was created. Not everything that is illegal is detrimental. In some cases graffiti can make a damaged or run down neighborhood more alive and