GRAFFITI WARS

Graffiti has ceased to be an art form (would you believe it?), and now it is generally frowned upon by the public; and any act of graffiti (usually on public property) is viewed as vandalism, and treated thus. "Lettering" walls and other surfaces has come a long way since its early foundations in ancient Rome and middle east. Historically found in catacombs (underground burial grounds for Jews, Christians), in the Arab world, and also in the pyramids of Egypt, graffiti has now been reduced to hip-hop and black culture.

In the US, rival gangs in shady neighbourhoods all have their own "symbol", and graffiti wars are usually triggered by the appearance of one gang symbol. And usually alongside, the rival symbol pops up... and the war is ignited. Soon, the whole neighbourhood is sprawling with spray-painted structures. And many punks and wannabes usually make their own "symbol" and wisecrack sayings, and they make an unholy appearance too. And other curious souls too try their hand at spraypainting, with a "_____ was here", or a "____ rules" or something like that. Before you realise, there is a whole lot of graffiti everywhere.

The walls and structures inside of a University are no exception too, as this picture suggests. Actually, this mini-racist war here is quite hilarious as you can see for yourself! And my take on graffiti? It better not be on my property!

(Click on the picture to view the "graffiti" more clearly!)