TED-Ed: A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

The video explores the complex history and dual nature of graffiti as both art and vandalism. It traces graffiti's origins from ancient civilizations to its modern association with rebellion and counterculture. The video discusses how graffiti has been used for political expression and its gradual acceptance into mainstream art. Despite its links to destruction, graffiti remains a powerful medium for artistic expression and challenges notions of space ownership.

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