In 1984, Subway Art shook the art world, introducing the vibrant and rebellious spirit of New York City’s graffiti scene to a global audience. This iconic book, often called the bible of street art, showcased stunning photographic documentation of the burgeoning movement, capturing the raw energy of graffiti as it lit up the city’s subway system.
Now, three decades later, this masterpiece has been updated, with over seventy new photographs and fresh insights that dive into one of urban art’s richest periods.
Authors Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant share the journey that led them to the heart of New York's graffiti community in the '70s and '80s, from building trust with local artists to capturing the rise of subway art in full color.
The new afterwords reflect on the graffiti scene’s shift, as the vibrant subway movement waned in the late 1980s, only to evolve into a global phenomenon that defines street art today.
With 153 color illustrations, this updated edition honors the legacy of the original subway artists, celebrates their resilience, and mourns the loss of those who fell to the harsh realities of street life.
Subway Art remains not only a testament to New York City’s graffiti roots but also a tribute to the evolution of street art around the world.
Hashtags: #SubwayArt #StreetArtHistory #GraffitiLegacy #MarthaCooper #HenryChalfant #NYCArt #UrbanArt #ArtCulture
No comments:
Post a Comment