ART OR VANDALISM?

Hi everyone! How are you doing? We are almost at the end of the year. Exiting, ah? Well, I was thinking about what to post during the whole weekend. And to be sincere, I thought I was running out of ideas. But then I realized that there was something that it is actually really interesting to talk about. And that topic is related to graffitis.

I remember the last time I went to Buenos Aires (this year, on winter holidays) I was stunned by all the graffitis that embellished and decorated the walls of the city and even the sides of the trains. To me, graffitis represent amazing pieces of art that are not really given the attention they deserve. I really admire the way in which those artists (because they are artists) depict and express their ideas, whether they are social, political or personal. But what happens when these artists decide to take over private properties, such as the walls of some important hotels, schools or houses, in order to portrait their ideas or thoughts? Well, in such cases; even though I love their pieces of art, I think they should take into account other people´s rights and respect them as well. Some people, especially those who own some of the most important properties in the city, believe that “graffiteros” (this is the name given to the ones painting graffitis) should be punished and arrested because of their actions. They refer to these artists as vandals or hooligans. And up to a certain point I believe they are all right because they are protecting their possessions, but I don´t think that such extreme measures should be taken. In order to prevent violent and aggressive situations, I strongly believe that governments should leave some empty white walls in some places of the city in order for these “graffiteros” to make use of them and in this way ornament and decorate the city. If you haven´t had the chance to appreciate this kind of art, I stalwartly recommend you to do it. The ability and talent these people have is unbelievable. They have a gift and as such they have to exploit it. So, it is absolutely essential to find a balance so as to give these artists the space and respect they deserve.

What do you think girls? 

Have a great weekend :)

p/s:  Just in case you want to know, here is the link of a TV program called “Grafiteros del Mundo”. It is a really interesting program which shows the life of these artists around the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE8T6LYdGn0