Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Designating spaces for graffiti art is a matter of debate, with some arguing that cities should have designated spots while others think there should be a complete ban. Although urban art can serve as a form of creativity and assist in revitalizing cities, I believe that it should be criminalized, as allowing it might encourage vandalism and crime.

Allocating special areas to street art can help individuals boost their creativity, which also contributes to the beauty of cities. When there are places where people can practice, artists can hone their graffiti techniques, boosting their cognitive skills and improving their creativity at the same time. To be specific, graffiti artists should often come up with original ideas while creating graffiti, meaning they should always be on the lookout for new ideas and concepts.

Aside from the benefit to one’s cognitive function, street art can also beautify cities and even rural areas. If urban arts are selected and painted on designated walls, people can enjoy the view, a situation that is superior to one where individuals have to walk through plain, unadorned areas. Take Germany as an example. In Germany, not only artists but also ordinary citizens can come to the Berlin Wall and create their masterpieces. Such places can serve as a cornerstone of beauty and authenticity as long as the situation is under constant surveillance by authorities.

I think graffiti, when done without permission, is often seen as vandalism, especially when the art is chosen inappropriately. It can lead to costly clean-up for both governments and private property owners. By criminalizing this activity, both authorities and owners of private buildings can save money. “Criminalizing” means that individuals who practice this form of art should be punished severely, which deters many people from creating street art. Punishments can be in the form of money or imprisoning offenders for a short period of time.

Some argue that allowing graffiti might contribute to a rise in crime rates, and I agree with this viewpoint. Most street arts are visually disturbing, often calling for violence or encouraging the youth to lawlessness. Even if artists practice urban art without causing or encouraging violence in their work, people living in neighborhoods might feel unsafe, leading to an undesirable life.

In conclusion, while it might be true that urban art can contribute to the authenticity and the beauty of cities by encouraging people to be more creative, I believe that it is a negative turn of events overall, which can cause vandalism and hostility, meaning I advocate for a complete prohibition.

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