A Review on Graffiti Phenomenon: A Study around Jakarta Indonesia

Abstract

Graffiti is often regarded as a form of social disruption and symbol of disorder in a region. This phenomenon is growing in many urban areas around the world. This paper aims to provide a social overview of graffiti phenomenon occurring in developing countries such as Indonesia, especially in urban areas of Jakarta. Through a qualitative approach, a review is obtained that the graffiti phenomenon in Jakarta is more likely a manifestation of existence of the graffiti actors both by individuals and groups in the social environment where they thrive. On the other hand, the social environment includes the people who tend to neglect and are lack of responsiveness in capturing the symbolic interaction emerged from the graffiti phenomenon.