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So I've got lots of pictures of graffiti. I have a few pictures that I've collected over the years that are cool looking, so I thought I'd share!

I love graffiti and it is my personal opinion that at least in the current era, graffiti is a vital point within any city, and can indicate the wellbeing of its inhabitants and their worldviews. also, graffiti is inherently human. 

Graffiti has deep, branching roots. Self-made wall markings have been around since Egypt and Rome, but also wall-painting in Cuba, and Mexican-American (gang-related) graffiti in the 1930's and 40's, bleeding into the concept of artistic tagging in New York during the 70's and onward throughout the world. AAIS History Of Graffiti -- Greg Childs Graffiti has its roots in pop culture, closely tied with hip hop, and is widely respected. 

Graffiti is also HARD to learn. Beyond the precision using spray paint and paint rollers or paint pens, artists also learn to develop an entirely unique calligraphy that they need to be able to write legibly, quickly, and efficiently. It takes practice and skill. The next time you're out, look for it! Not just throw-ups on buildings and billboards, but see the small things -- tags on the railings of bridges, the sides of trash cans & street signs, bus stops and benches. Look at the fresh coats of paint on the sides of buildings where the graffiti has been removed. Familiarize yourself with the signatures in your area. You begin to see a whole new world, one that has been left behind by others before you, and required true dedication to master. Appreciate it! 

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