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Why was graffiti created and by who?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Graffiti is a means of artistic expression. People have used it since there were walls to write on, writing messages to each other about politics, opinions and directions. Graffiti as we know it today started around 1970, with spray paint and subway cars. Tagger Taki 183 had and article published about him in the New York Times, and since then graffiti as a movement explode. As more people started to write their names, the writing became more elaborate. The more you were a consistent artist, the more respect you gained in the subculture. With large pieces that sometimes took up several cars appearing overnight, people started to take notice and be inspired. From the paintings on New York City transit, graffiti has grown into a movement that includes famous artists, gallery exhibits, comics, toys, and fashion. Some of the most influential graffiti artists still working today include Lady Pink, Cope2, Phetus, and Indie184.

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14y ago

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