Tagging
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"Tagging" refers to the simple act of applying a "tag" or signature to a surface, although these tags can be highly complex in content and calligraphic in appearance. Jean-Michel Basquiat used the tag SAMO (same old shit).
By the end of the 20th century graffiti, or tagging, was no longer restricted to gangs, but spread to 'artists' who began to leave their tags in order to create a 'name' and reputation as a graffiti artist.
"Tagging" is often the example given when opponents of graffiti refer to vandalism, as they use it to label all acts of graffiti writing (it is by far the most common form of graffiti).
Since Charles went without Maurice (who would join him at the end of the summer), he was not merely tagging along on one of his brother's painting trips.
The difference between tagging and graffiti is arguable, but some say it's a clear one: tagging is gang-motivated and/or meant as vandalism (illegal) or viewed as too vulgar or controversial to have public value; ...
Their painting is called "tagging." Tags that are small and simple are "bombs." Common sites are walls, roofs, train cars, and other vehicles. These surfaces are sometimes described as painted on "panels." ...
 See also: Graffiti, Expression, Graffiti art, Greek, Painting
  
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