Release party for “ROCKIN’ IT SUCKERS: New York City’s Most Wanted Graffiti Vandals” by Dokument Press, Sweden.
Come by and get your copy, signed by co-author Alan Ket, have a beer, enjoy highlights from the infamous Videograf series, and at the same time check out our current exhibition NEW YORK STYLE MASTERS
Sunday October 10, 2010
17-22, We are related
Sankt Hans Gade 19, 2200 N
“The inside story of the crew that has kept graffiti alive in New York City for the past 20 years “The trains may have been buffed, but Rockin’ It Suckers proves the ris crew’s indelible mark on New York City and graffiti culture worldwide.” – Abbey Goodman, Executive editor at RollingStone.com
“RIS is the id of graffiti; Dirty, dangerous, wild and free.” – Espo.
In the late 80s New York was a city tormented by crack and violent crime. At the same time the golden age of hip hop was in full bloom. As the authorities decided to clean up the city, a group of kids got together to taste the last of the city’s painted subway trains. The ris crew was determined to keep the trains colourful and decided to wage their own war with the city. As a result they became one of the world’s most important and influential graffiti crews.
Language: English
Pages: 128
Illustrations: 100
ISBN: 9789185639359
