Your opinions on street art??

Question

So there's a lot of controversy that goes along with the subject and I want to know people's op pinions. I personally think it is amazing and that it should not be illegal. I mean it adds so much beauty and originality to the town. I don't view it as graffiti and ugliness, I view it as a great form of art that should be there to look at forever, not painted over or hidden away. But that's just my opinion....What do you think? Also if you don't approve of street art please tell me why because I find it hard to understand that people can hate it so much.

I mean really...go through here and look at some of amazing works of art

http://photobucket.com/images/street%20art/

Answer 1

I agree that some work looks amazing, but that does not justify doing it on illegal property. I mean, are the artists that do these works really getting the credit they deserve? I would be so upset to work hard on a piece than have someone paint over it.

Because it is an illegal act of art, this type of work in the art world is considered to be Low Art. High Art is what you would find in Museums and galleries. So I think street artists should put their work in these distinguishes places to have it properly recognized.

And, the city does allow for street artists to do their work only if they have a permit to do so.

If I had to pick, I'd rather be a distinguish street artist, than considered a street thug tagging up the city.

Answer 2

I agree that some of it is amazing.  But the renegade aspect of it does bother me.  It's not their property.  It should be up to the owner of the property what they have on it.  I would not want someone painting up my wall without my permission.  

Plus, a lot of it is not so pretty.

But, as a passerby, I do love looking at some of it.  

Answer 3

I think it's very original and creates it's own feeling