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- Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, or more usually spray-painted on property that does not belong to the artist, and which is often regarded by others as unsightly damage or unwanted vandalism.
- Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.
- Graffiti can be anything from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings.
- In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials.
- Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages.
- To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions.
- In an effort to reduce vandalism, many cities in Australia have designated walls or areas exclusively for use by graffiti artists.
- Advocates of this idea encourage artists to take their time and produce great art, without worry of being caught or arrested for vandalism or trespassing.
