Dutch Graffiti Library
It’s about graffiti culture
A place dedicated to the history of graffiti culture told through objects and stories of the Dutch Graffiti Library collection and an exhibition space for underground artists with a street-smart mentality.
Stories about graffiti culture
Exhibition ‘It Marks a Spot’
The photo exhibition ‘It Marks a Spot’ highlights places where culture was unconsciously created, paving the way for today's art.
Framing the field of graffiti heritage
The Tag Conference Groningen 2024 brings together the main international actors in this emerging working field —archivists, scholars, calligraphers and other specialists— and lays the groundwork for the discussion of the present and future of graffiti heritage.
From Graffiti to Recognized Artist
A selection of Papilaja’s works is currently on display at the Dutch Graffiti Library. Highlights include Setiap Orang Berbeda - Semua Orang Bersama, a sculpture that emphasizes community strength, and Tanpa Menulis Kamu Lupa, a series of drawings that reflect on the importance of writing.
Amsterdam notes
An inside story by Chris Reinewald (1955), published by Dutch Graffiti Library, about Keith Haring (1958-1990) in Holland, just before his worldwide breakthrough. Plus: never shown works by Haring and the Dutch graffiti scene of the 1980’s
The first Dutch writer bombing
the New York City subway
Finally after more than 30 years an answer to the question “What is a young man from The Hague doing bombing the one line in the 145th Street Tunnel with Bodé nudes?” asked in the book ‘Spraycan Art’ has arisen!