April 5, 2020
Exposing the Real Intention Behind Spray-Paint Vandalism: Dominance
Spray-paint vandalism is often excused as an outlet for artists who want to engage in public art. This is a dishonest argument. If graffiti vandals really cared about public art, they would not deface the actual public art of others. The following brief news story exposes the true nature of graffiti vandalism. It reports on a large commissioned public artwork in Atlanta that was eventually completely defaced by spray-paint vandals over the next five years. Spray-paint vandalism is not about art. It’s about dominance.
