Should graffiti be considered vandalism or art? No matter where the graffiti is drawn or by whom or, is it as simple as on a public building and no matter how artistic it looks, it is vandalism. There are many views on whether graffiti should be considered art. Graffiti is becoming more and more accepted these days: more than eighty percent of teenagers now believe it is a valid form of self-expression. Furthermore, many believe that “An artist who has used a dilapidated building to create his art is actually using its surroundings to their fullest potential.” It gives a new purpose to a neglected building,” said Anon. Another online commenter suggested that: "Graffiti that is art, such as well-drawn images that highlight the plain wall of a building, is acceptable. If it is used to conceal an element of ugly architecture or an eyesore, they will definitely beautify the neighborhood” by Mikki T. These opinions come from a wide range of adult men and women and not your typical teenagers who vandalize public property. This shows how graffiti affects people and ...