Description
“Spray Nation” is a book that focuses on the vibrant and revolutionary graffiti scene of 1980s New York City. The book is a collection of photographs that document the work of graffiti artists from that era, capturing the energy and creativity that defined the graffiti culture in NYC.
The book is notable for showcasing both the art itself and the people behind it, with images of trains covered in colorful tags, walls adorned with intricate murals, and close-ups of the artists at work. The 1980s were a time when graffiti was transitioning from a street art form to something that garnered more mainstream attention, influencing the wider world of art and culture.
Photographed by *Henry Chalfant* and * Martha Cooper*, two iconic photographers known for their documentation of NYC graffiti culture, “Spray Nation” gives a firsthand look into the pioneering days of graffiti, which eventually shaped the modern urban art movement.
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