We Have the Right

We all have the equal right to express ourselves in creative ways. I don't think that we should be able to put our creations anywhere because we must respect each other's individual space. I am still on the fence about whether street artists should be able to put their art in public spaces, but I am leaning towards them being able to. If the artists are actually contributing to the beauty of the city, I believe that they should be able to add their pieces. Pieces that are controversial and tarnish the property of others' (Mickey and Minnie billboard) really shouldn't go up, even though they convey a strong message and raise awareness about certain issues in society. Thierry, on the other hand, really shouldn't be putting up street art anywhere! He is only doing it because he envies the adventures of the street artists who he had followed with a video camera. At the end of the day, this is his main motivation, which means that he isn't really adding any beauty to any of the walls where he puts up his work. Banksy actually plans out his work so that it makes a statement and also looks great. People also have the right to interpret art how they want to see it. At banksy's art show, the reporters say that PETA was worried about the painted elephant, which was ironic because the media missed the big point, which is also known as the "elephant in the room". Not only was the piece extremely creative, but was practically a slap in the face to anybody that didn't really see the point of the art.