Mural or Graffiti? Art or Vandalism?

 

The above graffiti isn't local, but it does illustrate the point of today's blog. Is one man's art simply another's vandalism? Take a look at almost any alley in downtown Florence. Some of the art is spectacular, while some is horrid. Will these hidden paintings be next on the city's agenda to hide or remove?

What about the murals not hidden away in the city's back alleys? Remember when the city paid to have this one covered up?

Who thinks this replacement looks any better?

Have heart? How about having some taste? Obviously those two fall into the graffiti category. How about this one?

The materials alone for the Fred's mural cost over $11,000.00. Now how about this one?

Nothing like paintings of storefronts to give the feeling of a woodsy park, right? Finally, this one.

What is it? What does it say or signify? Guesses are welcome. Is it art or vandalism? If Florence wants to cover up some hideously ugly walls, we suggest this is next on its list.