Description
In 1984 the groundbreaking Subway Art brought graffiti to the world, presenting stunning photographic documentation of the burgeoning movement in New York. 30 years later, this bible of street art has been updated with over 70 photographs not included in the original edition and new insights on an incredibly rich period for urban art and its legacy.
In new introductions, authors Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant recall how they gained entry into the New York City graffiti community in the 1970's and 1980's. New afterwords continue the story, tracing the decline of the subway and graffiti scene in the late 1980's to its unexpected rebirth as a global art movement. The authors reveal how the lives of the original subway artists have unfolded and mourn the loss of several to the darker forces of the street.
Museum Story
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden's holdings encompass one of the most important collections of postwar American and European art in the world, and has been a leading voice for groundbreaking artists since 1974.
Details
- Paperback
- 128 pages with 153 color illustrations
- 13.2" x 9.3"
- Written by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant
