THE ADVENTURES OF DARIUS AND DOWNEY and other true tales of street art, as told to Ed ZipcoLeon Reid IV, Brad Downey, and Ed Zipco
An unparalleled book on street art and artists, the first to be entirely narrative-driven
Through a series of true stories, this unique book reveals the tight-knit, exciting world of street art. Darius (aka Leon Reid) and Downey (aka Brad Downey) did their first piece together in Brooklyn in 2000—a life-changing experience marking the birth of a partnership that would go on to revolutionize street art.
Ed Zipco, an acute and empathetic commentator on urban graffiti art, relates their most memorable experiences, from their early exploits and brushes with the law to their work internationally in London and Berlin. Along the way, we witness their artistic evolution from conventional graffiti tagging to ambitious street installations that are both wittily entertaining and startlingly subversive.
The introduction is by renowned street artist Swoon, famed for her intricate paper cutouts.
An unparalleled book on street art and artists, the first to be entirely narrative-driven
Through a series of true stories, this unique book reveals the tight-knit, exciting world of street art. Darius (aka Leon Reid) and Downey (aka Brad Downey) did their first piece together in Brooklyn in 2000—a life-changing experience marking the birth of a partnership that would go on to revolutionize street art.
Ed Zipco, an acute and empathetic commentator on urban graffiti art, relates their most memorable experiences, from their early exploits and brushes with the law to their work internationally in London and Berlin. Along the way, we witness their artistic evolution from conventional graffiti tagging to ambitious street installations that are both wittily entertaining and startlingly subversive.
The introduction is by renowned street artist Swoon, famed for her intricate paper cutouts.
More info can be found about Darius and Downey here: http://www.braddowney.com/
Also a great interview with Brad here!!! : http://whatyouwrite.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/brad-downey-interview/#more-1467
Another interview can be seen here: http://str33t.hobnox.com/sidsv6p77kod73ciucjnsuprnt303/index.html?episode=1251
The book can be purchased through Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Darius-Downey-other-street/dp/0500513953
So hurry up and order one...i know i just did!!
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