KEY TAKEAWAYS

Graffiti art was the first form of social media. It allowed messages and ideas to be exchanged in a public forum, and still does.

Graffiti art and street art are often held up as the same thing, but the fundamental difference is that they both speak very different languages.

Street art is for everyone. Graffiti is coded for other artists. Street art is art with inbuilt codes, and meant to be appreciated by anyone with a taste for the visual.

The real rewards in art come from people appreciating what you do. Art can be collaborative, but it is generally a lonely form of expression. Putting out into the world provides validation.