Tag (graffiti)

Tag
Script type
Alternative
Latin script
Created1960s
Period
20th century – present
LanguagesEnglish

Tags are one of the primary forms of modern graffiti, along with throw ups and pieces. The act of writing a tag is known as tagging. Tags are often thought of as the simplest form of graffiti art, prioritising legibility and flow, and are the form that most artists start with. Tags, perhaps due to their simplicity, are more likely to be considered vandalism than other more elaborate graffiti styles. Tags are an artist signature and vary through uniqueness and methods.