A tag is a nickname you pick for yourself. A tag is based on calligraphy, which is defined as the "art of writing". Graffiti artists refer to themselves as "writers". I guess you could call tags urban calligraphy.A tag is basically a signature. If you practice and practice and write it enough times, it will begin to develop a unique style. It will become recognizable and stand out. It becomes your logo or brand. Tags eventually led to the development of more complex graffiti art forms, such as throw-ups and wild style pieces. I have two tags so far that I'm still working on. Writers often have a number of different tag names. You can, too.
So its the time to create the identity for yourself! You can use your original name or fictitious name. But graffiti artists usually use nickname as identity for the graffiti that they make.
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