Capitalism and Graffiti

Modern day graffiti began with disenchanted youth in America in the late 1960's. It was an underground culture which by the 1980's had spread to Australian cities Melbourne and Sydney. Graffiti challenged the status quo of a "do what your told society." Street art practitioners have been largely responsible for popularization of urban art which to an extent includes graff. The street art movement subconsciously dragged graffiti into mainstream culture. The most popular example being street artist, Banksy, who is widely disrespected in graff culture see Robbo vs Banksy. Graffiti has moved somewhat into mainstream culture subversively through advertising, see examples below. But whatever capitalism does or intends to graffiti, its still one of the few things people can do with free will and absolutely no need for profit.

Keep it clean! (Abandoned)

On the corner of Heatherton and Stud Rd is this abandoned car wash. 

 South-eastern bomber Nost from ID crew (In Deep) and MR (Midnight Rockers) and Meat who gets around with the unique throw-up of a angry bald person.

Someone dumps their shit and then it encourages others, similar to how graffiti develops over time.

Inside the car wash office

Graffiti is beauty in the eyes of the artist

Graffiti is often seen as a blight on society. It may change the atmosphere or the general vibe of the place. Graffiti'd places can make people feel uncomfortable and less welcome. 

Eltham area

Enclosed painted spaces like on trains and in public toilets, often heighten the feeling of being claustrophobic. We often forget though the 1980's when graffiti in many peoples views peaked. Trains inside and out were not cleaned and graffiti ruled the NYC subway. The trains were dirty, messy and un-kept. Others may see it as a work of art back when people expressed their minds and distaste in the bleak, built-up, concrete jungle.

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Source-http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2497751/Gritty-1980s-New-York-City-lens-renowned-street-photographer.html