Graffiti art is an art form. The reasons, including aesthetic criteria, as to why it is an art form outweigh the criticism of illegality, incoherence, and nonstandard presentation.

Consider this as an explanation as to how graffiti art overcomes these concerns, and thereby can be considered as an art form.

Suppose that Leonardo, Monet, Picasso, or any of the recognised artisans of Western European culture were alive in the present day. Then, suppose that one of these famous artists decided to paint a masterpiece on the side of your house or on your front door or on a wall in your neighbourhood. Would Picasso or Monet’s markings be graffiti or art or vandalism?

The answer may vary across people, but you could say that those markings are art in the form of graffiti. Their markings would qualify as vandalism only if they appeared on private or public property without permission. The same answer holds for the present day, genre of graffiti known as graffiti art.

Mist, Tilt, Kongo, and Ceet are among the originators of the French graffiti movement. Their worldwide artistic journey stops right here in Hong Kong, at The Space, on April 28, 2011.

On exhibit you will find sculptures, large format paintings, and projections of the original works the artists have painted around the world.

The Big Opening: 28 April (Thu) 6:00pm, The Space
Address: 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong