Graffiti and the Writing on the Wall

Any empty space seems to be defaced with Graffiti. Here, on abandoned buildings, or in vacant spaces, the 'artists' show off their artwork.

Graffiti can be used to communicate social and political messages, and as a form of advertising. It is also considered a modern art form, and can be seen in galleries around the world.

Some of the most common styles of graffiti have their own names. A "tag" is the most basic writing of an artist's name in either spray paint or marker. A graffiti writer's tag is his or her personalized signature. "Tagging" is often the example given when opponents of graffiti refer to vandalism, as they use it to label all acts of graffiti writing.

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