 Pre-1 Writing Sample 4 (No.2037 への返信) - Takeshi  |
( 4 ) Art in the Mission District
The neighborhood known as the Mission District in San Francisco has changed dramatically in recent years. It was once poor and neglected, but now has trendy cafes and art galleries. However, it remains most famous for the graffiti that can be seen painted on many of the buildings. While some residents see this as an art form that provides a way to express opinions about social issues, many property owners see it as simple criminal damage.
In an effort to give artists a legal outlet for their art, the San Francisco Arts Commission worked alongside the city’s Department of Public Works to create a program called StreetSm ARTS. Through this program, artists receive property owners’ consent to create large-scale artworks that decorate the urban landscape.
Not all property owners welcome StreetSmARTS. While many accept that the difference between art and vandalism is having permission, others argue the program may encourage
unauthorized graffiti.
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