Is graffiti considered vandalism or art? It doesn't matter where the graffiti is drawn or by whom, it's as simple as if it's on a public building and no matter how artistic it looks it's vandalism. There are many views on whether graffiti should be considered art. Graffiti is becoming more acceptable nowadays with over eighty percent of teenagers now thinking it is a valid form of self-expression. Furthermore, there are many people who believe that "An artist who has used a dilapidated building to create his art is in fact using his environment to its fullest potential. He is giving the abandoned building a new purpose," Subito said. Another online commenter suggested that: "Graffiti that is art, such as well-drawn images that enhance the plain wall of a building, are acceptable. If they are used to disguise an ugly piece of architecture or an eyesore, they are sure to charm the area” by Mikki T. These opinions come from a broad selection of adult men and women and not the typical teenagers who vandalize public property. It shows how widely graffiti affects people and ...