Graffiti

Graffiti (singular: graffito) is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.

Crusader Graffiti in the Church of the holy sepulcher Jerusalem Victor

Political Graffiti in Pompei

Chicago Graffiti circa 1973

Advertising for local supermarket in Poland

Modern graffiti has many different purposes from gang affiliations, territorial wars, self expression, political awareness, advertising, and so much more. Why is it illegal if it's the oldest art form we have documented? Why do people's mark on the world get white washed by a higher power? Just because you don't get something doesn't mean it's wrong.

Graffiti removal in Berlin