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Esta dissertação centra-se no estudo sociológico das representações sociais do graffiti na região algarvia, procurando compreender o fenómeno na confluência entre arte, expressão cultural e perceção de vandalismo. O objetivo geral da investigação foi analisar de que forma o graffiti é interpretado e recebido pelos vários atores, incluindo praticantes (writer’s), comunidade em geral e autoridades, bem como identificar as dinâmicas que rodeiam esta prática cultural urbana. A investigação seguiu uma metodologia qualitativa, utilizando técnicas como entrevistas semiestruturadas a writer’s, líderes comunitários e representantes institucionais, bem como observação direta de espaços urbanos e análise documental de iniciativas culturais e regulamentos municipais. A seleção dos participantes foi orientada pelo critério de relevância e diversidade de perspetivas, recorrendo à amostragem intencional para garantir a representatividade dos diferentes “grupos” envolvidos. Os principais resultados revelam que as motivações dos writer’s vão desde a afirmação identitária e pertença a subculturas urbanas, até à necessidade de comunicar mensagens sociais e reivindicações políticas. O estudo evidenciou também que, embora persista uma perceção negativa, associada ao vandalismo, e à degradação do espaço público, começam a surgir práticas institucionais de valorização do graffiti, através de projetos culturais e eventos artísticos. Por outro lado, subsiste uma divisão clara entre os setores que reconhecem valor artístico e cultural ao graffiti e aqueles que continuam a estigmatizá-lo como desordem social. Em síntese, a análise sociológica evidencia que o graffiti no Algarve afirma-se como uma prática em negociação: entre o reconhecimento crescente e o estigma persistente, refletindo as tensões próprias da sociedade urbana contemporânea e contribuindo para a reflexão sobre os limites entre arte, espaço público e ordem social.
This dissertation presents a sociological analysis of the social representations of graffiti in the Algarve region, aiming to understand this phenomenon at the intersection of art, cultural expression, and perceptions of vandalism. The main objective was to examine how graffiti is interpreted and received by various local social actors including practitioners (writer’s), the wider community, and authorities and to identify the dynamics that frame this urban cultural practice. The research adopted a qualitative methodology, employing techniques such as semi-structured interviews with writer’s, community leaders, and institutional representatives, as well as direct observation of urban spaces and documentary analysis of cultural initiatives and municipal regulations. Participants were selected based on the relevance and diversity of perspectives, using purposive sampling to ensure representation of the key groups involved. Key findings show that writer’s are motivated by factors ranging from identity affirmation and a sense of belonging to urban subcultures, to the desire to communicate social messages and political claims. The study also found that, despite a prevailing negative perception - associating graffiti with vandalism and public space degradation - there are increasingly visible institutional initiatives promoting graffiti, including cultural projects, festivals, and art events. Nevertheless, a marked divide persists between those who recognize the artistic and cultural value of graffiti and those who continue to stigmatize it as social disorder. In summary, the sociological analysis highlights that graffiti in the Algarve emerges as a practice under negotiation: between growing recognition and persistent stigma, reflecting the tensions of contemporary urban society and contributing to an ongoing debate on the boundaries between art, public space, and social order.
This dissertation presents a sociological analysis of the social representations of graffiti in the Algarve region, aiming to understand this phenomenon at the intersection of art, cultural expression, and perceptions of vandalism. The main objective was to examine how graffiti is interpreted and received by various local social actors including practitioners (writer’s), the wider community, and authorities and to identify the dynamics that frame this urban cultural practice. The research adopted a qualitative methodology, employing techniques such as semi-structured interviews with writer’s, community leaders, and institutional representatives, as well as direct observation of urban spaces and documentary analysis of cultural initiatives and municipal regulations. Participants were selected based on the relevance and diversity of perspectives, using purposive sampling to ensure representation of the key groups involved. Key findings show that writer’s are motivated by factors ranging from identity affirmation and a sense of belonging to urban subcultures, to the desire to communicate social messages and political claims. The study also found that, despite a prevailing negative perception - associating graffiti with vandalism and public space degradation - there are increasingly visible institutional initiatives promoting graffiti, including cultural projects, festivals, and art events. Nevertheless, a marked divide persists between those who recognize the artistic and cultural value of graffiti and those who continue to stigmatize it as social disorder. In summary, the sociological analysis highlights that graffiti in the Algarve emerges as a practice under negotiation: between growing recognition and persistent stigma, reflecting the tensions of contemporary urban society and contributing to an ongoing debate on the boundaries between art, public space, and social order.
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Graffiti Sociologia da cultura Sociologia do desvio Interacionismo simbólico Representações sociais Subculturas