Graffiti is writing, drawings, or paintings made on walls or other surfaces, usually in public places and often without permission. It can range from simple tags to complex street art.
“Graffiti” is the plural of Italian “graffito,” meaning a scratched drawing, from “graffiare,” to scratch. Ancient graffiti has been found carved or painted on walls in places like Pompeii.
Graffiti blurs the line between vandalism and art—some cities erase it, others protect it behind glass. Modern street artists use entire buildings as canvases, turning the city itself into a giant gallery.
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