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Throughout human history, we have cycled through countless modes of artistic expression. However, eventually, we were going to start running out of ideas. Only for so long can we look at another canvas covered in paint and call it a unique masterpiece.Thankfully, vandalism is illegal, so someone was bound to start having fun with it for the sake of rebellion. I cannot rightfully say where or when the graffiti movement started; but it seems that since the new millennium, street art has exploded as a cultural and expressive movement. Some people may think that this is an overstatement, but this is probably because they find no interest in graffiti, and therefore have not taken the time to notice the intensity of the movement.

Cultures around the world are being taken over by a uniting new force that is street art. I find this force extremely interesting and noteworthy. Arguably, in art history, there has never been a medium so perfectly scandalous. As vandalism is illegal, the messages or meanings behind some artists’ work become far more shocking. After all, it will only last for a few days. That is not to say that all street art has some deeper meaning. There is plenty of nonsensical, or just plain bad street art. However, what is good, is excellent and memorable; and what is bad is easily forgotten and washed away.

I hope that through my blog I will be able to pass this interest along to everyone. I want to show those who frown upon graffiti that it is actually an outstanding form of artistic expression. I want to invite those who are interested to learn more. I also hope to cause some artistic discoveries.