Graffiti

Graffiti tagging holds a unique place within graffiti culture as the most immediate and essential form of urban writing. Reduced to a stylized signature, it emerged in the streets of New York in the late 1960s, driven by a logic of visual identity, territorial presence, and peer recognition. Far from being a simple scribble, the tag is a fully fledged graphic system governed by strict codes: letter style, fluidity of line, mastery of gesture, and the ability to place one's mark in unexpected locations define the status and reputation of its author within the community.

Through rhythm, repetition, and the occupation of public space, it explores notions of presence and urban visibility, while also influencing many contemporary practices, from street art to experimental typography. Figures such as Taki 183, considered one of the pioneers of New York tagging, and later Jean-Michel Basquiat, who translated this graphic energy into the gallery context, illustrate the trajectory of a practice that moved from the street into institutional spaces.

On Artsper, this selection highlights works directly inspired by this graphic universe, where the line becomes an autonomous language and the energy of lettering structures the entire composition.

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Painting, Caddy, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 22.9 x 81.3 x 1.9 cm Painting . 9 x 32 x 0.75 inch

€273

Painting, The Monster, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 81.3 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm Painting . 32 x 9 x 0.75 inch

€273

Painting, Hibiscus, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 81.3 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm Painting . 32 x 9 x 0.75 inch

€273

Photography, Pink Old House, Kat Zhivetin

Kat Zhivetin

Photography . 40.5 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm Photography . 15.9 x 12 x 0 inch

€273

Painting, Fight For Love, Asko

Asko

Painting . 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Painting . 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€290

Painting, Dober, Asko

Asko

Painting . 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Painting . 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€250

Painting, Fight For Love - Red, Asko

Asko

Painting . 42 x 30 x 0.05 cm Painting . 16.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€120

Sculpture, Skate The one, Jug

Jug

Sculpture . 80 x 20 x 5 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 7.9 x 2 inch

€350

Sculpture, Le trio, Odin Pigelet

Odin Pigelet

Sculpture . 65 x 35 x 2 cm Sculpture . 25.6 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch

€700

Painting, Wall street, Tarek

Tarek

Painting . 19 x 24 x 2 cm Painting . 7.5 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch

€195

Painting, Leader, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 66 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Painting . 26 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€455

Painting, Skull, Tarek

Tarek

Painting . 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

€160

Painting, Tags and abstract, JP Malot

JP Malot

Painting . 96 x 130 x 3 cm Painting . 37.8 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

€3,000

Painting, I am, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 22.9 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting . 9 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€273

Painting, Exactly, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 22.9 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting . 9 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€273

Painting, Clyde, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch

€273

Painting, Cat, Michael Grine

Cat

Michael Grine

Painting . 58.4 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Painting . 23 x 30 x 0.1 inch

€455

Painting, Dog, Michael Grine

Dog

Michael Grine

Painting . 58.4 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Painting . 23 x 30 x 0.1 inch

€455

Painting, ORS. (on black), JP Malot

JP Malot

Painting . 60 x 50 x 3 cm Painting . 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,100

Painting, Pow Toy, JP Malot

JP Malot

Painting . 40 x 40 x 5 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 2 inch

€1,500

Painting, Pow 2013, JP Malot

JP Malot

Painting . 80 x 40 x 3 cm Painting . 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,500

Painting, Pow! Bricklane, JP Malot

JP Malot

Painting . 81 x 65 x 5 cm Painting . 31.9 x 25.6 x 2 inch

€2,000

Sculpture, Grand  Rhino Tagué, Miko-R

Miko-R

Sculpture . 110 x 170 x 55 cm Sculpture . 43.3 x 66.9 x 21.7 inch

€8,000

Painting, Pink Cat, Lussy

Lussy

Painting . 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€110

Sculpture, Pop$ Bill, N.Nathan

N.Nathan

Sculpture . 21 x 50 x 0.3 cm Sculpture . 8.3 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€340

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