M.J.

Rest in peace

Posted by Chino on June 25, 2009 at 07:36 PM

Posted by Chino on June 19, 2009 at 02:32 PM

IZ The Wiz: November 8, 1958 - June 17, 2009

It is with great sorrow I announce the passing of Mike Martin aka IZ The Wiz TMB. I’ve been told that IZ collapsed at his brother’s home
in Florida at around 3:00am Wednesday morning. He was rushed to the hospital, eventually succumbing to heart failure.

I’ve often said my 2 childhood hero’s were Muhammad Ali and IZ The Wiz. In my lifetime no one comes even close to accomplishing what
he’s done on trains. Back in 1984 I had the pleasure of meeting IZ for the first time at a Graffiti Fashion show at the Danceteria
in NYC. Needles to say I was in absolute awe.

This photo of IZ with Sizer Newave was taken that same night.

I considered IZ a friend and over the years he has been beyond generous to me, contributing photos, art and illustrations to my various print
endeavors. IZ epitomized the term “Graffiti Legend” but yet remained a truly humble soul. Mike I am fortunate to have known you, you will be
sorely missed. Rest in peace brother…

November 2000 edition of Graf Flix featuring IZ The Wiz

Posted by Chino on June 18, 2009 at 05:48 AM

Stick ‘em up…

While digging through some things I have in storage I came across 4 shoe boxes full of (unpeeled) promo stickers, mostly from the
early - mid 90’s. Unfortunately the lighting in the storage facility wasn’t so great, I also didn’t have time to shoot everything and was
only able to snap what I could with the camera on my phone. That a side, looking at these images brings me back to a time when new
music (specifically hip-hop) was still exciting to me…

Posted by Chino on June 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM

Subway Art in today’s New York Times

In spite of me posting the article in it’s entirety there’s nice slide show of images on the NY Times site which is definitely worth a
a look: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/12/showcase-5/

Big thanks to KR

Posted by Chino on June 12, 2009 at 04:50 PM

Silent Writings

Seen UA painting inside Louis Vuitton’s Espace Culturel in Paris, France - part of the current (group) exhibition “Silent Writings.”

Posted by Chino on May 21, 2009 at 01:36 AM

Ghost book

I caught up with Ghost last week to pick up a copy of the limited edition book he recently finished with Stussy. The images in the new book span more than 20+ years of work by Ghost. Everything from bombed subways, panel pieces, whole cars, clean trains, tags, throw ups, illustrations and commercial murals…The Ghost book retails for $20.00 and is now available at Stussy stores everywhere or online at Stussy Direct

Posted by Chino on May 20, 2009 at 05:20 PM

Ace Hotel New York

Doc TC5 recreates works by Dondi CIA for the Ace Hotel New York

Left: Original Soul Artist sketch 12/18/80 - Right: Ace Hotel room 717

Left: Your Truly: Dark Continent of Kings, spray paint on canvas 70” x 52”, 1983 - Right: Untitled canvas 52.8” x 243”, 1983

Room 511

Posted by Chino on May 20, 2009 at 02:47 PM

Daze and Crash

Current TV interview

Posted by Chino on May 17, 2009 at 05:01 PM

Rooftop Legends event 2009

Rooftop Legends presented by New Design High School Opening Reception (tomorrow) Saturday, May 16th 2009 from 3:00 - 7:00pm.
Featuring new work by: Part, Wane, TATS CRU, Wolf, Team, Reas, Keo, Kaves, Ghost, Doc and more…

350 Grand Street
New York, New York
10002

Suggested donations at the door - no one will be turned away.
All donations contributed at the event will support NDHS academic and design programming.

Please contact Sarah at 212.475.4148 x429 for details!
Special thanks to Dean Jesse Pais.

Posted by Chino on May 15, 2009 at 12:06 PM

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