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The history and evolution of graffiti in Toronto, Canada

ABOUT TORONTO GRAFFITI

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 to the right to read a small sample of the opinions and specialty sections of the book. Check out the Artists page to read a sample of the artists' section.
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.
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BOOK LAUNCH

The Toronto Graffiti book launch took place at The Mascot on Friday January 28, 2011. Books sold out in just over an hour!
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​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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ARTISTS

Ren
Bomba
Hope
Daser
Sec
Graffiti Knights
KidC

Kane
Skam 
Case
Teck
Duro3
Insight
Soy
Sader
Wysper
Junction Joe
Mediah
Elicser
Cola
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OPINION PIECES

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 Tagged Tag Back
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SPECIALTY SECTIONS

Legal Issues 
Health Matters 
Safety Considerations 
Memoriam Section:
Photography Section:

*Surprise sections you have to buy the book to view.
Check out the inside of the book below!

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Toronto Graffiti has been featured in the Globe and Mail, CBC radio and a variety of local, national and international media outlets. It is currently being used as reference material by the City of Toronto, sold at the York University bookstore and picked up by professors at the University of Toronto, Ryerson Polytechnic Universities and showcased at Centennial College. The Toronto Public Library has also purchased several books to add to their collection. This incredible book is now also a part of The National Library of Canada. It is widely becoming known as a deeply insightful, authentic work with significant sociopolitical, anthropological and historical ​perspectives.
Praise for Toronto Graffiti:
"This book is an absolute must have for any Graffiti Enthusiast. It contains hundreds of incredible full colour images, it explains Health and Safety issues for painters, Legal issues are discussed, and most importantly the voices and commentaries of the artists are presented. A rare collection of unique information and imagery. This is a historical landmark for the culture of graffiti art in Canada. I highly recommend you get yourself a copy.​"
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