Graffiti
I have always loved graffiti, and I try to photograph all of it everywhere I go. Well, only the stuff I like, which has changed over the years. From classic old school graffiti over street art-kind of stuff to being an admiration of a well placed, beautifully done tag.
This is a display of some of my graffiti photos, ranging from tags over posters to train pieces.
This first one is from Nørrebro, Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautiful tags by the Danish graffiti writer Kegr.
If you have any questions or want to get a copy of one of the pictures in better quality, please contact me or leave a comment. I hope you enjoy the Lens.
This is a display of some of my graffiti photos, ranging from tags over posters to train pieces.
This first one is from Nørrebro, Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautiful tags by the Danish graffiti writer Kegr.
If you have any questions or want to get a copy of one of the pictures in better quality, please contact me or leave a comment. I hope you enjoy the Lens.
Bates
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
Bates is probably the widest known Danish graffiti artist. He has been a figure in the Danish graffiti community for as long as I can remember, with his classic wild style pieces. AoDs
Photo taken in Aarhus, Denmark
AoD is a Danish graffiti crew, I remember them being very active in the late 90's, early 2000's, where especially Thek stood out as one of the members.Back then they often worked with MoA and WHY.
Gigs (Photo taken in SF, Ca)
Be nice
Photo taken in Aarhus, Denmark
On the Polaroid below the blue writing in Danish says "Andreas is a jerk"(Andreas er en nar), and then some one stenciled the Danish equivalent of "Be nice"(Tal pænt).
It's not the Worlds greatest graffiti, but I think it's funny with the interaction between the writers.
It's not the Worlds greatest graffiti, but I think it's funny with the interaction between the writers.
Andreas is a jerk
New work from Banksy
London, England
Ok, so Banksy did a new mural. Depicting children pledging allegiance to a Tesco(supermarket) carrier bag.On Wednesday March 5 2008, you could read in 'The London Paper' on page 4 'Family's art-felt thanks to Banksy' - the story about the family owning the pharmacy that the Mural was painted on, and the fact that the estimated value of their wall now could be as much as £ 300,000.
As you can see on the photo the children part of the painting has already been covered by plexiglass, to protect it.
Anti Graffiti Campaign
Balham, London, England
Once again, while visiting London this Easter, I found this anti Graffiti campaign poster in Balham.I especially like their choice of graphic style, using something that looks like a kid's drawing, with the writing on the side of the bag saying 'Graffiti Paint'. And this is what they use to get people to report graffiti, because you shouldn't rely on other to report it.
Pheks (Photo taken in Borough area of London, England)
ITSO
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
ITSO is a widely known Danish writer, known for his reverse writing style.ITSO has always been doing a lot of solo action.
ITSO ViMS (Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
Book: Wall and Piece
by Banksy
This is a really great book, stuffed with lots of Banksy work.
The works in the book ranges from outside graffiti to his canvas alterations and museum work.
Banksy tells stories about the background of a lot of his pieces, and stories about his ventures when doing the pieces.
The works in the book ranges from outside graffiti to his canvas alterations and museum work.
Banksy tells stories about the background of a lot of his pieces, and stories about his ventures when doing the pieces.
Wall and Piece
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 01/07/2010)
MoAs
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
MoAs piece by KEGR by Copenhagen Central Station.MoA(Monsters of Art) is a notorious danish crew. They are one of the largest crew in the country, for a long time were the almost the only crew you would ever see on trains.
There has always been a lot of myths, legends and stories about MoA.
MoA often writes with crews like Swedish ViM, British TPG, Norwegian All and MSN from the Netherlands.
Some of the most known members are:
MINS
LES
TRICK
KEGR (now former member)
DIEZ (Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
Photos: Pieces
curated content from Flickr
I Always Feel Like Shoplifting (Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
SW / Birds Piece
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
SW (Sky Walkers) and Birds Piece in a tunnel by Sortedams Søen in Copenhagen, Denmark.SW is a danish graffiti crew that have been around for a long time, they were one of the first crews that really caught my eye.
Among the Members of SW is:
PEXS
KOKM
Birds is a younger graffiti crew, also danish, i think their bird trademark is great.
Among the Members of Birds is:
Kid Spacee (Cee)
DASM
AROUSE (Photo taken in San Francisco, CA)
ADLs
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
ADLs Silver piece by Åsten. I love the multiple outlines.ADLs is a danish Graffiti crew. They have members like:
STORM
ÅSTEN
ENUFF
Book: WK Interact
EXTERIOR - INTERIOR ACT 2
This is a great book about WK Interact and his work, it has tons of great photo's. It shows how WK is doing his amazing works. Both from his art shows and his work on the streets.
Really worth it, if you like the work of WK.
Really worth it, if you like the work of WK.
WK Interact: Exterior - Interior Act 2
Amazon Price: (as of 01/07/2010)
Eksil piece (Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
RöVR
Photo taken at Dybbølsbro, Copenhagen
RöVR piece by MiX by the train tracks under the bridge by Dybbølsbro.RöVR is a Danish graffiti crew.
Dick15 (Photo taken in Berlin, Germany)
Book: Graffiti Brasil
This is one of my favorite graffiti books, the styles in it is very different from most of the things you would see anywhere else.
It features among a long list Os Gemeos, Onesto and Zezao.
And it has a whole chapter on the classic Brazilian tagging, known as Pichacao.
It features among a long list Os Gemeos, Onesto and Zezao.
And it has a whole chapter on the classic Brazilian tagging, known as Pichacao.
Graffiti Brasil (Street Graphics / Street Art)
Amazon Price: $16.88 (as of 01/07/2010)
APHEX Poster (Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
Erosie
Photo taken in Berlin, Germany
This is a classic Erosie sticker, depicting a bicycle. I found this one on a trip to Berlin.Erosie is originally from Holland. After getting tired of more conventional graffiti, he started doing throw ups and stickers depicting bicycles, inspired by all the bike wrecks he saw around his city.
Photos: Tags
curated content from Flickr
ABOVE (Photo taken at Nørreport, Copenhagen, Denmark)
Did you remember to paint graffiti today?
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
I love this sticker, it is a parody of a public service sticker/badge that said 'Did you remember to talk to your children today?''Har du husket at male graffiti idag?'
The writing is in Danish, but it says the same as the title 'Did your remember to paint graffiti today?'
Phate throw-up
Graffiti Links
- Rudeless
- Great work, abstract, cool
- Banksy
- Need I say more?
- Dais
- Great danish artist
- Wooster Collective
- a celebration of street art.
- EROSIE
- One of my favorite artist.
- L O O M I T
- THE homepage of LOOMIT - Graffiti at the beginning of the 3rd millenium
- WK INTERACT
- The Official Site of WK INTERACT
- KRINK
- Krink products are the finest quality inks and markers.
- D*face
- D*Face
- Welcome to The London Police
- The London Police
- COPE 2
- COPE 2 - True Legend
- Great / Bates
- The site of two Danish writers
- cmpSpin
- The web site of a Danish graffiti duo
- Toys Crew
- Danish Graffiti Crew
Movie: Style Wars
Classic graffiti movie, featuring Seen, as one of the artists still active on the graffiti scene, among many others of course.
The legendary 'CAP' is also in this movie, the guy who gave the name to 'capping' (meaning: destroying or painting over somebody else's graffiti).
This is a classic movie, which has played a great role in the early graffiti movement here in Denmark.
If you haven't watched it yet, do, it's worth it.
The legendary 'CAP' is also in this movie, the guy who gave the name to 'capping' (meaning: destroying or painting over somebody else's graffiti).
This is a classic movie, which has played a great role in the early graffiti movement here in Denmark.
If you haven't watched it yet, do, it's worth it.
Style Wars
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
André
Photo taken in Copenhagen, Denmark
I love this classic little Monsieur A face, by André. Here he cleverly uses some sort of keyhole for the right eye, I think its brilliant. I found this in downtown Copenhagen.André is French of origin, and started painting in the mid 80's in Paris. His character is called Monsieur A, and can be seen many places all over the world. (Source: Street Logos by Tristan Mango)
Throw ups
curated content from Flickr
Other great graffiti books
I own a copy of all of these, and can strongly recommend them all.
Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 01/07/2010)
Stencil Graffiti (Street Graphics / Street Art)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 01/07/2010)
Street Logos
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 01/07/2010)
Cut It Out (Vol 3)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/07/2010)
Define: Crew
Group of writers, all writing the same tag, besides their personal tags.
Here is a short list of some of the most known Danish crews.
Here is a short list of some of the most known Danish crews.
- MoA : Monsters of Art
- FYS : Free Your Spirit
- AoD : Angels of Destruction
- SW : Sky Walkers
- FK : Fresh Kids
- ASS : AllStarS
- BEA
Define: Writer
Writer is slang for a graffiti artist.
Here is a short list of some more or less known Danish writers.
Here is a short list of some more or less known Danish writers.
- KEGR
- SABE
- AWE
- TRICK
- BATES
- DAIS
- TELE
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- TheSundanceKid TheSundanceKid Nov 18, 2009 @ 2:24 am
- Finally a graffiti lens actually about graffiti! good job man. thanks for not mixing graff up with all the other stuff on the streets! pc- Sundance
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- CALIGR CALIGR Apr 17, 2009 @ 4:36 am | in reply to DieZ
- YO rASMUS, I DON T HAVE THAT PICTURE TOO BUT I KNOW THAT CLAUS GOT A NICE ONE
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- LifeForGraffitis LifeForGraffitis Apr 14, 2009 @ 6:11 am
- Hello!
I've been painted Graffiti about 2 years right now. I like Graffiti.
I started my Painting in Denmark. There was so Nice Graffitis everywhere..
I'm from Finland, and I'm afraid about the Graffiticultur in here. I'm scared about Graffiti is leaving from Finland. But Finnish taggers wouldn't let that happen!! We are going to keep going. Graffiti wouldn't hurt anyone! I like all walls which are painted with Beautiful and colorful Graffiti! Thank you for this site!
LifeForGraffitis
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- Tgnr Tgnr Sep 13, 2008 @ 10:29 am
- Since i cant email you i have uploaded the full resolution to flickr. Hope you find and like it. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tgnr/2852746029/in/set-72157603868829162/
I got pictures of the rest of the wall if you want those as well.
Drop me an email or comment here or on flickr.
/tgnr
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- Tgnr Tgnr Sep 13, 2008 @ 10:29 am
- Since i cant email you i have uploaded the full resolution to flickr. Hope you find and like it. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tgnr/2852746029/in/set-72157603868829162/
I got pictures of the rest of the wall if you want those as well.
Drop me an email or comment here or on flickr.
/tgnr
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I have loved graffiti since I was in my early teens, and I still do. I photograph it everywhere I go. (more)
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