Since “the boundary between what constitutes thoughtful expression in a public space and mere defacement is elusive” (Infobase, 2011, para. 43) there are many graffiti artists that I would not consider artists, some of which include taggers (unless time and consideration is used in the process), those that spray vulgar words and images, and “bombers” who raid subway and train stations after dark. The main reason I would say these are not artists due to their lack of empathy for their surroundings, and because the only reason they are creating graffiti is for themselves, not for others to enjoy. Art should be seen and appreciated by those that see
Since “the boundary between what constitutes thoughtful expression in a public space and mere defacement is elusive” (Infobase, 2011, para. 43) there are many graffiti artists that I would not consider artists, some of which include taggers (unless time and consideration is used in the process), those that spray vulgar words and images, and “bombers” who raid subway and train stations after dark. The main reason I would say these are not artists due to their lack of empathy for their surroundings, and because the only reason they are creating graffiti is for themselves, not for others to enjoy. Art should be seen and appreciated by those that see