Name: DENMARK | 1984 - 1986 - The Rise of Graffiti Writing (2) – From New York To Europe (5/6)
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Description: 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.

DENMARK  | 1984 - 1986

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

The Rise of Graffiti Writing (5/6)

L'arte dei graffiti: Danimarca 1984-1986

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 - From New York To Europe

<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>

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.

The Rise of Graffiti Writing (2) – From New York To Europe (1/6)

Three NY writers, BLADE, LEE and SEEN are considered around the world as the Kings of Graffiti, and emblematic of its golden age.

KINGS OF TRAINS | 1971 - 1984

SEEN has been a major influence on street artists from the 1970s to the present day. Beginning in 1973 he has painted around 200 wholecars and countless frescos across the New York subway network. Now residing in Los Angeles, SEEN tells of his appearance in ‘Style Wars’ and of his life’s work.

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

Beginning in 1973 SEEN painted around 200 wholecars and countless frescos across the New York subway network.

STYLE WARS – SEEN

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.

The Rise of Graffiti Writing (2) – From New York To Europe (3/6)

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

STENCIL PIONEER – BLEK LE RAT (PARIS)

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.

The Rise of Graffiti Writing (2) – From New York To Europe (4/6)

Copenhagen played a crucial role in the history of graffiti in Europe with artists such as BATES, RENS and SEK inspiring the next generation.

COPENHAGEN  | 1984 - 1987

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.

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

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

DENMARK  | 1986 - 1991

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