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Often seen proliferating itself in bathrooms around the world,
At a time when the graffiti world lacked documentation, Martha Cooper had a large part in the showcasing of some of the world’s least known artists. Her work in graffiti world has created lasting impressions through countless photographic journeys. With the ability to work alongside legendary artist Dondi White, she managed to accumulate an unrivaled catalog and unbreakable bonds. 12ozPROPHET founder Allen AKA had a chance to visit the studio of this photographic legend, in the process revealing a look into some interesting artifacts from slides to custom jackets.
As a large and influential art movement, graffiti has become an important facet in the art world, with this in mind, award-winning director Jon Reiss created a documentary delving into the culture. Bomb It! is “The Explosive New International Graffiti Documentary” that was filmed at many locations around the world, including LA, NY, SF, Paris, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. The movie documents the origins of this art style starting in the 70s and 80s, featuring graffiti legends such as Taki 183, Cope 2, Zephyr, Revok, and Shepard Fairey. The DVD is now available at the Bomb It Online Store and will be screening soon at locations all over the world.
uthor Ian Lynam delves deeper into the intricacies of the graffiti world as he attempts to bridge the connection between type design and graffiti itself. The 244 page book spans interviews from artists around the world as they offer their insights on not only the origin of graffiti but also topics of issue such as the development in various contexts. Available for sale at a price of $25 USD directly through Parallel Strokes.
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The urban landscapes of Philadelphia have been captured in this latest book titled Public Wall Writing in Philadelphia. Although the title is short and concise, the subject matter deals with different social environments, from the SEPTA platforms ghettos and anti-graffiti propaganda movements to the important realization that writers aren’t “hoodlums” out to destroy. Two volumes are available for purchase through Free News Projects.
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