Walrus TV Artist Feature: Futura
March 7, 2010 ⋅ Uncategorized ⋅ by L. Ruano ⋅ 3 Views

Known for pioneering a more abstract style of graffiti writing, Futura played a major role in the NYCs graffiti scene of the 70s. As the popularity of graffiti art flared in the 70′s and 80′s, Futura’s work was shown alongside artists such as Basquiat and Keith Haring. As his style developed, he began designing, and has collaborated with numerous artists and companies, including The Clash, Supreme, and A Bathing Ape. Get an inside look at his workspace and his love for b movies, video games and, apparently, all things Sony in the interview from “The Run Up,” available to the public for free for the first time, on Upper Playground’s Walrus TV.

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  • http://www.twitter.com/sneadsbyree R E E

    Nice piece. it humanizes him rather than making him this mythical figure that creates hot shoe designs, etc.
    Never would expect to see pictures of him as a youngster.
    Very tasteful and well-done.

  • http://www.twitter.com/sneadsbyree R E E

    Nice piece. it humanizes him rather than making him this mythical figure that creates hot shoe designs, etc.
    Never would expect to see pictures of him as a youngster.
    Very tasteful and well-done.

  • http://robeast.com RBST

    @Strictly Riddim

    That was one of the more insightful comments I’ve read on hb — a good follow-up to watching the video.

  • http://robeast.com RBST

    @Strictly Riddim

    That was one of the more insightful comments I’ve read on hb — a good follow-up to watching the video.

  • http://strictlyriddim.blogspot.com Strictly Riddim

    I watched this whole clip. Great stuff. I was lucky to discover the artwork of Futura via. his cover artwork for DJ Krush’s ‘Milight” in 1997 when I was 13. Through this, as well as reading the liner notes of that album and DJ Shadow’s, “Endtroducing”, I found out about James Lavelle, Stash, Nigo of Bathing Ape fame, and countless other luminaries in the NYC Graff/Art scene of the mid to late 90s. This was also one of the catalysts for me to look further into Japanese street culture. I’ve always respected dude’s approach to graffiti and turning it into something beyond what it was conventionally known for in the 80s through utilizing many methods and the blunted abstract worlds he has created with his characters. Congrats Futura! ONE.

  • http://strictlyriddim.blogspot.com Strictly Riddim

    I watched this whole clip. Great stuff. I was lucky to discover the artwork of Futura via. his cover artwork for DJ Krush’s ‘Milight” in 1997 when I was 13. Through this, as well as reading the liner notes of that album and DJ Shadow’s, “Endtroducing”, I found out about James Lavelle, Stash, Nigo of Bathing Ape fame, and countless other luminaries in the NYC Graff/Art scene of the mid to late 90s. This was also one of the catalysts for me to look further into Japanese street culture. I’ve always respected dude’s approach to graffiti and turning it into something beyond what it was conventionally known for in the 80s through utilizing many methods and the blunted abstract worlds he has created with his characters. Congrats Futura! ONE.