A rare
and powerful book showcasing some of Toronto’s incredible
graffiti artists, honouring their work and contributions
to this city, while creating
a dialogue about some of the issues involved. Click on a
link below to read a small sample of the artists’ profile,
opinions, or specialty sections. To read the rest, you
will have to buy the book. So go out and buy a copy already!
Artists:
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Opinions
Section:
Foundations
CONC
Christie
Ossington
Life,
Opportunity, Food, Technology
Graffiti
is art, yes, but is it good?
Public
vs. Private Space
Graffiti
as Art
Graffiti
Career Bust
The
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Specialty
Sections:
Legal
Issues
Health
Matters
Safety
Considerations
Memoriam Section:
Photography
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*Surprise sections you have
to buy the book to view
*French
and Spanish versions of the book will be available
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Many books have been created about graffiti; however,
none cover the history of graffiti in the city of
Toronto, Canada’s largest urban capital. The
city’s pioneer artists share their stories,
alongside images of their art.
This is a rare and powerful book showcasing inspiring
stories, realities and ideas that are rarely, if
ever seen in the public realm. Anyone who picks
up this beautiful historic and photographic journey
will learn from its educational content. This includes
legal sections, health and safety sections written
specifically for artists as well as direct feedback
from the artists themselves. The sociopolitical
standpoints and importance of art in the lives of
all citizens becomes an important message.
Opinion pieces provide insight to the average reader
on the longstanding debate of graffiti, while engaging
a curiosity and appreciation for this incredibly
complex and little understood genre.
Never before has such a coveted opportunity ever
been made available to the general public! If education
is power, then this book is powerful!
This 484-page book of photographs, stories, and
histories showcases 1000+ photos which document
30 years of Graffiti in Toronto. They come from
all over the city; from the back alleys in the Beach
to storefronts of Kensington Market, beneath highway
overpasses and bridges, on GO and TTC platforms
and cars, Rosedale Valley, The Evergreen Brickworks,
various buildings, both abandoned and inhabited,
tables, chairs, desks, bathroom stalls and walls,
trees, posts – just about everywhere.
In addition to documenting the many images, Toronto
Graffiti explores the legal, health and safety issues
associated with the art. This includes interviews
with 21 artists, health and safety professionals,
community workers, lawyers, and opinion pieces from
a variety of relevant sources.
The Toronto Graffiti book launch took place at The
Mascot on Friday January 28. Books sold out in just
over an hour!
Book Launch! - Thank you!
A big thank you to The
Mascot for hosting such a momentous occassion,
to everyone who helped make it happen, and to
all who came out!
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