Graffiti World

From city walls to the world. Another history of art, forged by graffiti.

Nicholas Ganz's "Graffiti World" is a visual book that traverses graffiti culture across five continents. It features over 180 pairs of artists and more than 2,000 works, introducing the styles and backgrounds that have developed in each region, along with the artists' own words.

The spray-can lettering that spread through New York and Philadelphia in the late 1960s went global with the growth of hip-hop. Eventually, graffiti became a visual language that, while being a form of self-expression on the streets, also influenced graphic design, fashion, advertising, and contemporary art.

The appeal of this book is that you can see not only finished works, but also the evolution of expressions that differ from region to region. Incorporating comments from the artists, it conveys the depth of a culture born from anonymity and a rebellious spirit.

The scenery when walking through the city changes just a little. This is a highly recommended read for those who want to know the roots of street culture and graphic expression.

Details
Author: Nicholas Ganz
Publication Date: October 2004
Type: Art/Design Book / Graffiti Collection
Number of Pages: 375 pages
ISBN: 4-7661-1494-9
Language: Japanese (Original: English)

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