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The Art of Vandalism?
One of the most controversial debates that has been going on for - years, actually. Graffiti. Today it is considered a crime. Even as a child I remember having been told to look away because it “was a bad influence”. Though because living near LA I saw the works of others daily (some more appropriate than others). I had always wondered how something so colorful and creative to the point all the writing was illegible and the pictures which were more and more abstract, could be such a bad thing? But soon enough I had realized it was just one of those things that were simply illegal because someone said so, and I just had to accept it. Though many people didn’t and continued on anyways. Because of this I have found graffiti art quite interesting…
I remember being so jealous of the art these people can develop. Oh wait, I still am…
Okay, this is an example of where the line between art and vandalism is at its finest. As you can see, this to me is certainly NOT art. Funny? Sure, why not. I can honestly (though regrettably) say that I did snicker a tiny bit. Crude? To most, yes. Even I can say that the police-donut debate is sheerly stereotypic. Police people aren’t the only ones who like to enjoy a cup of coffee and a warm glazed donut once and awhile. I mean, who doesn’t? Also, speeding is a crime because it can seriously cause a crash that will most likely be fatal. The police aren’t the only ones trying to prevent the loss of a loved one. Though I think it was pretty stupid design for a “accident-awareness” billboard. Of course, people will think up of idiotic ways to mock this. “My excuse for speeding? Well sir, I wasn’t the one speeding… Everyone else was just too slow”
(Alright, I’m done with my tangent… back to the real art…)
Art? You bet so. The designer of the billboard, Murakami, himself even praised this. (Though I always wonder how people even get themselves up these things without some contraption)
Ah, subway graffiti… Frankly, I think this makes the train car look far more interesting to ride than a plain, old, rusty, off-white one. Now if only all subways looked this cool. I would certainly take the subway more often. (but that’s just me)
