Browsing Archive: April, 2009

Know the culture before you try to become part of it.......

Posted by Tagone on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, In : Graffiti 
I found the following transcript at The Graffiti Writers Local 132 Union Hall. At first, it's size and format made me think it was a religious tract. Upon closer inspection I realized it..s purpose was to instruct on another level. I submit it to you without any edits, so read carefully, you...
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Graffiti Dictionary

Posted by TAGONE on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, In : Graffiti Dictionary 

An effort has been made to keep to some of the history of each word, its origins and its current application to graffiti culture.

    ALL CITY
    What a writer is considered to be when he/she is "up", but this term implies more status than being just "up". Many people can be "up", but only a select few could be considered "all city". Can also refer to a crew instead of just one writer.
    BACK IN THE DAY
    Refers to the "old days", old school, or when a writer first started writing. Also a hip-hop/rap t...

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