Territorial Tagging : Looking at graffiti as a claim on space

Graffiti is practically everywhere. From dumpsters to building walls to sidewalks and bathroom stalls. Some graffiti is meant to send a message but others are simply ways for people to mark their territory. 

Here is a great example showing what tagging normally looks like

 

This exhibit will showcase some of the most popular tags around Austin and show how the tags are used to stake a claim on space.  

Credits

Christian Rusli, David Powers, Sam Pitts, Bowen Mandernach, Alfredo Olazaba