Graffiti began in the 1960s in New York City when someone started writing his signature or "tag" on as man surfaces (1) ... he could. Other young people copied him and soon (2) ... were designs and paintings on walls everywhere. Graffiti is something you either love (3) ... hate. It is actually illegal and some countries try to deal with the problem by not allowing people under the (4) ... of 18 to buy spray paints.