We lost a beloved friend this weekend and respectfully mourn with his family and the thousands of kids, artists and fans who took inspiration from his classic film Style Wars. Ive been friend of his for many years and have had a special attachment to him as a person who had a great depth of intellect in all areas of his life. As a mentor and friend I have known him for his appreciation for the art of life and the life of art in others, that is why he made Style Wars and Facing the Audience a film about Marshall Arisman. Many of you know that I have sought to extend the legacy of his work online with the website, a labor of love I have been doing since the beginning of the internet, it was this collaboration between him, Henry and myself that help bring more people to know and support the film. It is this collaboration that will continue on as the website goes into its next phase, realizing the enormous effect of his work on the global graffiti community. I will keep you all posted on what is to come next and where to leave your condolences, for now you may leave them at http://www.myspace.com/stylewars. Thank you Tony, and thank you Lisa Silver for caring for our friend.
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Damn this sucks.
He did more for graf than many of us can imagine.
I know I always looked up to Tony (along with Henry and Martha) when I was working on Art Crimes with Susan. He set the standard for graffiti reporting and documentation. Without Style Wars graf wouldn’t be half of what it is today...and he was just a real cool dude.
We’ll miss you Tony.
RIP Tony
Bummer. I never got the chance to work with him, but I agree his film Style Wars definitely captured in essence of youth expression that has become very influential over the years. My condolences to his family.
Very sad to hear.
Brilliant director, Cool guy
Peace and respect!
Eric aka DEAL CIA
I#m shocked and feel real sorry! STYLE WARS changed my life and it’s shocking that important persons of that era leave us. First Jack Stewart and now Tony Silver. This great movie make you unforgettable!
Style Wars is far and above my favorite movie of all time. I remember seeing it on PBS (channel 13 in NYC) as a kid and being mesmerized. Historical implications of this film will be felt for a long time to come.
People around the world know everyline of this movie, myself included.
RIP, your legacy is secure.
I still get amped up, wantng to bust out a piece after watching Style Wars. Timeless and brilliant piece of film making. Peace Tony.
RIP tony silver,may heaven just be anotha train yard!
RIP ....never forgotten
goodbye tony silver. thank you for your beautiful gift you gave us with style wars.
RIP TONY
In Sweden we say VILA I FRID
Peace.
Sorry to hear about Tony Silver. Leaving behind a legacy is the best we can hope for, which he achieved. Whether your a movie buff or an mmorpg community gamer guy, remembering friends and loved ones is always a bit great/sad at the same time.
Sorry to hear, really liked that movie, was great fun movie
peace on the long rest
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RIP Tony