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The history of graffiti in NYC

By Frid0468

  • The first form of graffiti become

    The first form of graffiti become
    late in the late 1960s the first form of graffiti in New York become, - called tagging
    (Tagging is where you write your name on walls, public places ect.)

  • Writers began to use spray cans to make throw ups

    Writers began to use spray cans to make throw ups
    From 1971 to 1974 writers began to use spray cans to make Throw ups, Throw ups are quickly done bubble letters or very simple pieces using only two colors.

  • War against graffiti

    War against graffiti
    1972 the mayor of New York City declared war on graffiti

  • In the late 70s the so called “murals” began to appear,

    In the late 70s the so called “murals” began to appear,
    In the late 70s the so called “murals” began to appear, murals are like big wall paints.

  • The summer of 1980 you could become the king of graffiti

    The summer of 1980 you could become the king of graffiti
    The summer of 1980, You had to be down with printing a married couple in order to become king.

  • The "cleaning team"

    The "cleaning team"
    1980 - 1985: The Mayor's "cleaning team" was named the buff. They were employed to clean up the city, for all the graffiti. It was a hard time for writers, because it was difficult to find a location and get inspiring. Crews got tighter and tougher trying to protect their work.