The Rise of Graffiti Writing (2) – From New York To Europe (5/6)

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In 1984, inspired by the ‘Wild Style’ and Styles Wars’ films, artists like BATES, SEK, RENS, SMP and SWET got interested in graffiti in the FEEZ style. This generation of young street artists is still going strong creating new works to this day.

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The Rise of Graffiti Writing - Season 2

The Rise of Graffiti Writing

<p>In 1984, inspired by the ‘Wild Style’ and Styles Wars’ films, artists like BATES, SEK, RENS, SMP and SWET got interested in graffiti in the FEEZ style. This generation of young street artists is still going strong creating new works to this day.</p>

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In 1984, inspired by the ‘Wild Style’ and Styles Wars’ films, artists like BATES, SEK, RENS, SMP and SWET got interested in graffiti.

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1971 to 1984 was the Golden Age of New York graffiti. Three NY writers, BLADE, LEE and SEEN are considered around the world as the Kings of Graffiti. SEEN, aka Richard Mirando, holds a reputation as the Godfather of graffiti due to his significant role in the influential ‘Style Wars’ documentary.

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Blek le rat (born in 1951, real name Xavier Prou) is a street artist active since the early 1980s. Although fascinated by the New York scene his works project a distinctly French sensibility. His signature use of stencils and his emblem the rat has influenced many street artists the world over including Banksy.

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lek le rat (born in 1951, real name Xavier Prou) is a French street artist active since the early 1980s. 

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Copenhagen played a crucial role in the history of graffiti in Europe. Artists such as BATES, RENS and SEK have inspired whole generations of street artists with their dynamic and fun style influenced by cartoons. FREEZ got the graffiti bug in 1984. The leader of Danish graffiti explains how it all started.

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From 1986 the Copenhagen graffiti scene began to open up to the world and reach out internationally. For many years the Dutch style was a source of inspiration and transition for many. In 1989 the first Danish graffiti magazine arrived which quickly became a focal point of discussion for the graffiti scene in this small country.

DENMARK | 1986 - 1991

From 1986 the Copenhagen graffiti scene began to open up to the world and reach out internationally.

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