Graffiti

As part of our series of interviews of pioneers and old school writers who have made breakthroughs in the history of graffiti, it is our pleasure to interview Skeme, TMT. The style and images of this writer, both in Style Wars and Subway Art, already belong to the imagination of many writers around the world. The scene where he talks to his mother in the kitchens connected all of us graffiti writers regardless of times or nationalities. Even if you haven’t seen the movie. His scenes, along with the famous “this is it, this is it,” live rent-free in our [...]

MTN has been on the global scene for 30 years, supplying paint and helping to create a scene in many cities around the world. We realise that some of these scenes are not well known overall, and for this reason we would like to do our bit -once again- to help them extend their reach. Today, thanks to Jaye, a French-Tunisian writer, and Hatira, MTN's distributor in Tunisia, we can appreciate the graffiti of the African country, understand its development a little bit more and admire the talents that push graffiti forward every day. Alright, who is Jaye? He is [...]

When we talk about graffiti on the subway, all those images of convoys painted in the dark immediately come to mind; photos with a dreamy atmosphere and even the adrenaline that writers give off while painting on the platform with the trains running. However, this selection leaves aside, for the most part, all those writers who paint not on the moving metal but on the subway facilities themselves. Estoy 87, whom we interviewed a couple of years ago, is no longer a child. He doesn't seek fame or confrontation. The only thing he looks for are those corners within the [...]

If your algorithm lets you, you may have seen recently on Instagram a series of trucks from the company DHL with wonderful heat-sealed pieces on them. We usually discuss the magic of graffiti in motion when it comes to trains; the top of the podium for graffiti writers. But beware, getting seen is one of the maxims of this culture, and these painted trucks embody and convey that message perfectly and at right on time. So, we are happy to be able to say: "We have a package for you." There is no clearer example that you are in a [...]

If your algorithm lets you, you may have seen recently on Instagram a series of trucks from the company DHL with wonderful heat-sealed pieces on them. We usually discuss the magic of graffiti in motion when it comes to trains; the top of the podium for graffiti writers. But beware, getting seen is one of the maxims of this culture, and these painted trucks embody and convey that message perfectly and at right on time. So, we are happy to be able to say: "We have a package for you." There is no clearer example that you are in a [...]

*Interview by Flora Beillouin EN + FR below ES «El mural es un baile, es gestual, trabajas fuera a partir del contexto del lugar». Del 15 al 19 de enero, nuestra Galería Arnau acogió al barcelonés Slim Safont y a la gallega Lidia Cao para llevar a cabo un mural a cuatro manos, siguiendo las huellas del neomuralismo. Esta es vuestra primera colaboración. ¿Os conocíais antes de este encuentro?  Slim – Nos conocimos de camino a un festival, una vez que hicimos un viaje en coche juntos de varias horas. Lidia – Creo que el primero fue El Asalto, un [...]

Montana Colors' renowned water-based spray paint now has 100 ml more. Yet this is not the only new development for a product that has become an icon in its barely 10 years of existence, that it celebrates this year. WHAT INNOVATIONS DOES IT HAVE? SMOOTHER VALVE An improved valve system provides unprecedented ease in discharge. THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE ON THE MARKET With this increase in capacity, WATER BASED 400 is the highest performing waterborne spray paint on the market. OTHER FEATURES 91 MATTE COLORS It’s easier said than done, but ninety-six color options go a long way. WEAK ODOR The [...]

Montana Colors' renowned water-based spray paint now has 100 ml more. Yet this is not the only new development for a product that has become an icon in its barely 10 years of existence, that it celebrates this year. WHAT INNOVATIONS DOES IT HAVE? SMOOTHER VALVE An improved valve system provides unprecedented ease in discharge. THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE ON THE MARKET With this increase in capacity, WATER BASED 400 is the highest performing waterborne spray paint on the market. OTHER FEATURES 91 MATTE COLORS It’s easier said than done, but ninety-one color options go a long way. WEAK ODOR The [...]

Graffiti is aging and is now part of the domain of art history. Books on graffiti, or specific graffiti artists, are increasingly numerous, but only some of them become cult publications, "must-haves" in a collection. In 2023, we saw the release of gems like Bando’s Black Book, but very few reeditions of important books that have become rare or too inaccessible. It’s the case with the monograph "Saeio 2009-2014," which unfortunately had been out of reach for a few years. "Saeio's work extended beyond the street; he was a multidisciplinary artist who also expressed himself through video, poetry, and performance. [...]

Graffiti is aging and is now part of the domain of art history. Books on graffiti, or specific graffiti artists, are increasingly numerous, but only some of them become cult publications, "must-haves" in a collection. In 2023, we saw the release of gems like Bando’s Black Book, but very few reeditions of important books that have become rare or too inaccessible. It’s the case with the monograph "Saeio 2009-2014," which unfortunately had been out of reach for a few years. "Saeio's work extended beyond the street; he was a multidisciplinary artist who also expressed himself through video, poetry, and performance. [...]

Undoubtedly, Zurdo's exhibition at the Montana Gallery was a long-awaited event, among other things, because of the curiosity that his pictorial work -probably the lesser known side of his creative work- arouses. His canvases -windows to Zurdo's complex reality that mixes graffiti, feelings, society, politics and art to offer an aesthetic experience that hides an infinite number of coded messages- will be up until March. We caught up with him and he assisted us in understanding that decoding process… The exhibition "Nada más que realidad" by Zurdo Caribe will remain open at Montana Gallery Barcelona until 22 March. "There is [...]

Undoubtedly, Zurdo's exhibition at the Montana Gallery was a long-awaited event, among other things, because of the curiosity that his pictorial work -probably the lesser known side of his creative work- arouses. His canvases -windows to Zurdo's complex reality that mixes graffiti, feelings, society, politics and art to offer an aesthetic experience that hides an infinite number of coded messages- will be up until March. We caught up with him and he assisted us in understanding that decoding process… The exhibition "Nada más que realidad" by Zurdo Caribe will remain open at Montana Gallery Barcelona until 22 March. "There is [...]

Photos  Jay one & «Paris Characters», Karim Boukercha 2004. Not long ago we were able to meet -remotely- with Bando, a mainstay of European graffiti, and get a glimpse of his way of thinking when it comes to graffiti. We have taken a liking to visiting the writers who laid the foundations of graffiti in Europe, and who in one way or another helped to shape the culture. This time, the words are from Jay One, one of the members of BBC (Bad Boy Crew). Jay One, besides being a graffiti writer and multidisciplinary artist, is an expert in post [...]

Not long ago we were able to meet -remotely- with Bando, a mainstay of European graffiti, and get a glimpse of his way of thinking when it comes to graffiti. We have taken a liking to visiting the writers who laid the foundations of graffiti in Europe, and who in one way or another helped to shape the culture. This time, the words are from Jay One, one of the members of BBC (Bad Boy Crew). Jay One, besides being a graffiti writer and multidisciplinary artist, is an expert in post 21st century black music, and a fine connoisseur of [...]

Name: MariaDie Crew: LJDA, Brevas Bravas, WN1 City-country:  Granada, Andalucía, Spain Active since: 2016, every day! First piece: The Mermaid of León, in La Bañeza Favorite piece: The next piece I'm going to make is always my favorite. The one that doesn't exist yet and the that I'm going to give my all to! Style: Well, apparently I do a fantastic realism that I had up my sleeve! I have been flowing up until now; my style is the result of each trip, of each new stroke. I love playing with figuration, and color, as well as hidden and direct [...]

Name: MariaDie Crew: LJDA, Brevas Bravas, WN1 City-country:  Granada, Andalucía, Spain Active since: 2016, every day! First piece: The Mermaid of León, in La Bañeza Favorite piece: The next piece I'm going to make is always my favorite. The one that doesn't exist yet and the that I'm going to give my all to! Style: Well, apparently I do a fantastic realism that I had up my sleeve! I have been flowing up until now; my style is the result of each trip, of each new stroke. I love playing with figuration, and color, as well as hidden and direct [...]

If you've ever wondered what the city looks like through someone else’s eyes, from other points of view, we recommend the work of Caso Perdido, which you can see on his social media or in the Zona sin Ley exhibition at the Montana Cafè Restaurant. We approached the Venezuelan writer to get a glimpse of his process. As he says, he is not a photographer, but a graffiti writer with something to tell. Don't expect grandiose answers, don't get picky; his discourse can be perceived through his images. Tell me, did you study photography or is your work purely self-taught? [...]

If you've ever wondered what the city looks like through someone else’s eyes, from other points of view, we recommend the work of Caso Perdido, which you can see on his social media or in the Zona sin Ley exhibition at the Montana Cafè Restaurant. We approached the Venezuelan writer to get a glimpse of his process. As he says, he is not a photographer, but a graffiti writer with something to tell. Don't expect grandiose answers, don't get picky; his discourse can be perceived through his images. Tell me, did you study photography or is your work purely self-taught? [...]

If you've ever wondered what the city looks like through someone else’s eyes, from other points of view, we recommend the work of Caso Perdido, which you can see on his social media or in the Zona sin Ley exhibition at the Montana Cafè Restaurant. We approached the Venezuelan writer to get a glimpse of his process. As he says, he is not a photographer, but a graffiti writer with something to tell. Don't expect grandiose answers, don't get picky; his discourse can be perceived through his images. Tell me, did you study photography or is your work purely self-taught? [...]

As you may have noticed, some MTN Shops have recently released a series of black t-shirts with a handstyle featuring the name of their respective cities. This idea has been promoted at MTN Shop selling points in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Marseille, Porto, Montpellier, Brussels and Amsterdam. Each shop selected an artist whose style represents the essence of each city. Read on to discover who designed each t-shirt. MTN Shop Sevilla: Trach https://www.instagram.com/montanasevilla/ Behind the alias of writer Trach is Adolfo Guerrero, a true authority when it comes to graphic design linked to hip-hop culture. Trach is responsible for making album [...]

As you may have noticed, some MTN Shops have recently released a series of black t-shirts with a handstyle featuring the name of their respective cities. This idea has been promoted at MTN Shop selling points in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Marseille, Porto, Montpellier, Brussels and Amsterdam. Each shop selected an artist whose style represents the essence of each city. Read on to discover who designed each t-shirt. MTN Shop Sevilla: Trach https://www.instagram.com/montanasevilla/ Behind the alias of writer Trach is Adolfo Guerrero, a true authority when it comes to graphic design linked to hip-hop culture. Trach is responsible for making album [...]