Concrete canvases and steel vibrations. ππ¨
Taking a deep dive into the archives of Art Crimes (Trains 390) featuring these incredible shots by RLH/TEL Norway from the mid-80s. This was the golden era of NYC subway graffitiβraw, high-stakes, and pure style. π½π¨
Spotted at 125th Street in August 1985, these pieces by legends and crews defined a movement:
π₯ CASE2 β The "King of Style" showing us how itβs done. #case2
π₯ RAE & CEA β Keeping the lines sharp at 125th St. #rae #cea
π₯ DUSTER (UA) β Absolute 1984 classic vibes. @dusternyc
π₯ PHOENIX β Spreading the love with that "Happy Valentines" piece. #phoenix
π₯ FBA & FunCrew β Holding down the cars with heavy hitters like DOSE and STIR.
Shoutout to the writers like SEPH ONE, NEL, LIL-MAN, MESA, SEKE, and SKI who turned the MTA into a rolling gallery. Also, a moment of respect for the memorial pieces like the one for BIRDIE R.I.P.βshowing that the tracks have always been a place of community and memory. ποΈ
Which era of graffiti do you think had the most influence? Let us know in the comments! π
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Art Crimes: Trains 390 - New York Subway 1980s #3
Photos by RLH/TEL Norway 1983 & 1985.
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