Collection – Dutch Graffiti Library

CollectionDutch Graffiti Library2024-08-27T15:12:07+02:00

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Folder Stedelijke Kunstcollectie Helmond, published in 1988. The contents of the folder show an overview of works from the collection. Graffiti is widely represented and was curated at the time by Henk Pijnenburg.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #helmondgraffiti #henkpijnenburg #grafffiticulture #newyorkgraffiti #rammellzee

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During a celebration of Vinyl magazine in 1985, members of the USA crew were invited to create a piece on canvas. The canvas was made up of six parts that together formed one large artwork. Afterwards, the founders of the magazine each received one section as a gift.

One of those six parts (the top left) recently resurfaced and is now part of our collection. We were told that the full piece originally read "USA"… but that might not be the case.

We showed it to Delta to see if he remembered anything. He couldn’t recall for sure, but it vaguely reminded him of Jaz. Not a crazy thought, in our opinion, especially when comparing the style on the canvas to his street work from that era.

@jasperkrabbe
@nielsshoemeulman

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #vinylmagazine #unitedstreetartists #graffiticanvas #graffiticulture

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THE NASTY WIZARDS CREATED SOME MAGIC ON WALLS

Op 2 mei is de opening van een NIEUWE expositie in House of Hiphop Utrecht. Deze 3 kunstenaars maken deel uit van de WOW crew en kennen elkaar inmiddels zo'n 35+ jaar

Date. 2 mei 2025
Time: 17:00-22:00
Where: kanaalweg 84a House Of Hip Hop Utrecht @houseofhiphop.utrecht
FREE ENTREE

#houseofhiphop #utrecht #hiphop #artexhibition #graffiti

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CES53, represent at the spot. Thanks for the visit, donations, and talks. On top of the canvas, a sculpture and framed sketch 'Fresh & Cool, Mean', done in 1987 is now part of the collection.

Highly appreciated @ces53_graffiti

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #ces53 #graffitiarchive #graffitisketch

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A look at the guest book ... a book at our place where guests and visitors can write their names or tell how they experienced the visit.

Passing by? Check our site for the possibilities.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #visitorsbooks #grafffiticulture

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Rare items, unseen clippings, known and unknown graffiti documents. The first step was to organize these by type, subject, or theme. The next step is to show as much content as possible to you.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #graffitiarticle

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On April 8, 1984, Dutch graphic designer Willem Sandberg died. Sandberg was director of the Stedelijk Museum (SM) from 1945 to 1963. He had the famous wing on the Van Baerlestraat built in the early 1950s.

- Jaz at the Sandberg wing mid 80s
- Keith Haring in the Sandberg wing 1986
- Shoe at the Sandberg wing early 90s
- Shave at the Sandberg wing mid 00s

Pictures Keith Haring by Chris Reinewald
Last slide Sandberg wing City archives Amsterdam

@jasperkrabbe @nielsshoemeulman @stedelijkmuseum #shavewow #keithharing #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #graffiticulture #willemsandberg

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On Dutch television in the 8 p.m. news! The restoration of the Phase2 piece @vrijpaleis, Amsterdam.

Awesome iniative of @opqrstu_streetart and @micklarock01

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Everlastin BSV, RCV, NNN, CCD represent by Camel, Shave, Rhone. Utrecht, late 80s. Attention to the Mellie and Jena tags with tectyl at the top.

@rhone.wow.ccd.tuf.fbs.tu @camel_wow #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #utrechtgraffiti

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Something that they call ‘graffiti’. Blackbook sessions, 1999-2005.
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#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #blackbooksketch #grafffiticulture #graffitiarchive

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Trams crossing streets and passing squares. The essence of watching my name go by. Amsterdam 1989.
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Collecting Dutch Graffiti Library

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #tramgraffiti #analogphotography #amsterdam

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The small photo exhibition ‘It Marks a Spot’ highlights places where culture was unconsciously created, paving the way for today’s art.

These are significant locations for talented artists with a street-smart mentality—shaping them as individuals, artists, or creators in the broadest sense, while also serving as inspiration for everyday observers.

To be seen at Dutch Graffiti Library till May 2, 2025 on days we are open or by appointment!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itmarksaspot #itsaboutgraffiticulture

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The Rammellzee Evolution of the World Vinyl Record. This exclusive @12on12vinyl release brings The Rammellzee’s visionary world of Gothic Futurism to life through 12 of his tracks, seamlessly fused with his 1982 artwork Evolution of the World.

A convergence of sound, theory, and art, this release homages The Rammellzee’s legacy as a pioneering force in hip-hop and the avant-garde, where the battle for language and expression continues.

Awesome!!

@therammellzee
@palaisdetokyo

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #rammellzee

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Selone & Scar, the vibe of the 90s. Walking around and droppin silver shots. Gettin’ up the name and having fun was the game.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #selonetfp #scartee #grafffiticulture

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Mayor of Zoo York. JonOne & Kyle 156, New York 1986. Picture by Disz

@johnperello @kyle_style_156 #dutchgraffitilibrary #disz #itsaboutgraffiticulture #newyorkgraffiti #grafffiticulture #subwaygraffiti

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The 11th edition of @TheHagueStreetArt Magazine, packed with murals, graffiti and art from The Hague streets + interview with us.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #grafffiticulture #thehaguestreetart

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Tribute to Fred Bomber. Rest in peace and strength to family and friends.

Fred Bomber was at the cradle of BBoy Extravaganza, a long-running series of legendary hip-hop parties in Paradiso. BBoy Extravaganza was a game changer!

#ripfredbomber

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Thanks for visiting us @sander.troost Graffiti writer, Interviewer, movie director 🔥

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #graffiticulture

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A piece 4 peace. The underground scene of Zoetermeer. A unique publication dedicated to Zoetermeer including personal background story of Tresone. Published in 2005.

Missing part of Dutch graffiti heritage in the collection. Thanks for the donation @vincent_tres

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #dutchhiphopculture #grafffiticulture #sweetlakegraffiti #graffitibook

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Artists United Against Apartheid – Sun City.

Original announcement of this classic protest song in envelope inc background information, november 1985 and follow up at Stalingrad, Paris 1986.

Also note the stamp on the envelop ‘Dora keeps Holland clean’.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #suncity #artistsunitedagainstapartheid #parisgraffiti #stalingradgraffiti

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INSANE, 1991. Self-printed photo in the doca at the Graphic School in Haarlem. The method was, throw teacher's assignment in the trash, take Illford paper from the stash, expose from own negative, put it in a bin of chemicals and dry on clothesline.
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#dutchgraffitilibrary #grafischeschoolhaarlem #itsaboutgraffiticulture #analogphotography #reproprints #mrto

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When journalist, dj and organizer @djoscarsmit was captivated by the first hip-hop sounds arriving on Dutch soil in the early 1980s, he kept articles, press releases and information out of interest and professional background.

This unique time capsule of published curiosities inc some graffiti related gems is now part of Dutch Graffiti Library.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #dutchhiphopculture #rammellzee #unitedstreetartists #grafffiticulture #graffitiheritage

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Spraycan Art, 1987. First press, original library copy of Queens’ School Learning Resources Centre, section Heritage. Stamped and marked.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #spraycanart #grafffiticulture

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Yesterday we donated our complete documentation of the book Graffiti in the Kempering to the Amsterdam City Archives.

The Amsterdam City Archives is the collective memory of Amsterdam. Discover almost 750 years of documents, personal data, images and stories.

In this way, the original photographs, stories, objects and accessories of parking garage De Kempering in the Bijlmer are optimally preserved, made accessible to all and rightfully given a permanent place in the history of Amsterdam.

Collab of the Amsterdam City Archives and Dutch Graffiti Library

@stadsarchief
@imagine_ic

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #graffitiheritage #dekempering #bijlmergraffiti #grafffiticulture #

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Good vibe, art and stories this weekend at the Black Book Session with ZEDZ and CRASH @straatmuseum

@instazedz
@crashone

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #straatmuseum #newyorkgraffiti #postgraffiti #zedzinc

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Sketch by Deal ABC for a train piece, photographed from a passing train at Utrecht CS in the early 1990s.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture @iemand_smintje #traingraffiti #dealabc #grafffiticulture

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Very sad news has arrived.. An icon in Dutch graffiti culture has passed away: Henk Kramer (RIP)

The man behind the market stall with spraycans on Waterlooplein, the store Henxs, many activities and events. A real one with his heart in the right place.

We wish his family, friends and relatives lots of strength.

Henk thanks for everything and rest in peace!

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Still 1 week to go! The first-ever STRAAT Black Book Session event @straatmuseum, celebrating two amazing graffiti legends @instazedz and @crashone

- Launch of Zedz his Gunfinga, a trigger happy 7 meters tall RWG
- Live interviews with both artists
- Stunning new CRASH prints and posters
- A little action figure available

Saturday, 1st of March, 13:00 - 17:00
Be there! More details check @straatmuseum

#straatmuseum #zedz #rwg #graffitiarchitecture #robots #postgraffiti

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Malcolm McLaren – D'ya Like Scratchin', 1983. Artwork by Dondi and Keith Haring.

Slides Dondi painting Buffalo Gals taken from the video.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #duckrock #dondiwhite #itsaboutgraffiticulture #graffitirecordsleeve

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Stash, note en published in IGT 07 (International Graffiti Times), slide 4 - pic from dia and 5- cover of the issue bombed by @johnperello, New York 1987.

@mr_stash

#dutchgraffitilibrary #igtimes #itsaboutgraffiticulture #internationalgraffititimes

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Vintage pics with stories on the backside. GVB, NES, DSK. It’s about graffiti culture.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #analoggraffiti #dopestylekings #godsviciousbabies #serchnes

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Phase 2, Mess (Delta). Aug, 1992, when Phase 2 did the awesome piece that is now restored on initiative by @opqrstu_streetart, @micklarock01 and @gemeenteamsterdam, he also made a masterwork on the streets of Amsterdam.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #phase2 #amsterdamgraffiti #deltamess #newyorkgraffiti

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Angel CTK GVB TBH, Amsterdam 1991: ‘At that time I was fed up with doing full colour production murals. All I did was rocking my superfast throw-up style letters and cartoons. Raw as fuck, without aspiration. This method of operation was ideal to hit subways: run, climb, bomb and flee!”
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Blackbooks to be seen on (digital) display at Dutch Graffiti Library

#dutchgraffitilibrary @the.gamesmith #angelgvb #itsaboutgraffiticulture #blackbooksketch #graffitiblackbook #grafffiticulture

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Sunday morning at Amstel station when the gabbers went home, and the pieces entered the station. Sprite Pone, 90s Amsterdam.
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#dutchgraffitilibrary

#itsaboutgraffiticulture #amstelstation #analogphotography #spritegvb #ponegvb

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At the time meet and greets were up in public space.. Shakes, Shei, Zed, LHC, Son103, Sephen WSB, Renzl, Bus GVB, Seh, NS Shy, Cart, Darne, Shave. Amsterdam-Noord, 1990.
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It’s about graffiti culture!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #grafffiticulture

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Katong Tulis (We Write) a title that pays homage to their Moluccan heritage and graffiti background, is an impressive 250-page book filled with drawings by @table__of__rice & @saya__deya = still on display at our place in Amsterdam.

The art that counts!
Published 2024.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture

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Mister Mixi & Skinny Scotty – I Can Handle It, 7” version , The Hague, 1989. Last slide a customized 12” version by @azhqone NES, MVP 2018.

@skinny_scotty_ #dutchgraffitilibrary
#itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #dutchhiphopculture #graffitirecordsleeve

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'18 Maart 1900' AJAX graffiti scarves.

Football and graffiti culture united on these Ajax scarves. In recent years we have seen a huge boost in the supporters world regarding large banners made with spray cans (these are also called tifos). A creative battle of groups that translate their passion into banners to honour legends, the club, city and own supporters groups during the matches.

'18 Maart 1900', birthday of the club, donated by Mike, a well-known figure in the tifo scene of Ajax. Highly appreciated @18maart1900

Pictures in the stadium by @ultrasvak410_official

#dutchgraffitilibrary #amsterdamgraffiti #itsaboutgraffiticulture #ajaxamsterdam

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Sometimes its the vibe of an object that connect the facts…

Slide 1: record Duke Bootee – Broadway on Beauty And The Beat Records. Released: 1986 and taged by DJ Alien, Rotterdam.
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Slide 2: Alien mid 86 behind the wheels of steel, picture by Disz.
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Slide 3: Alien by Jean Badboyz Inc. Rotterdam 86

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #dutchhiphopculture #alien2000 #badboyzinc #rotterdamgraffiti #disz

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Born to rock. On Street Sounds.. Hip Hop 20, released 1988. Graffiti sleeve by Terice U.K.
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Collectors and fanatics, check @damn.goodrecords

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #graffitirecordsleeve

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Insight into the documentation of photographer Pieter Boersma.

In the period from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, he photographed the street scene in Amsterdam with an eye for graffiti. He also recorded concisely where he had photographed what.

After recent contact with Pieter we were able to include a selection of his work, in digital form, in the Dutch Graffiti Library collection.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #pieterboersma #itsaboutgraffiticulture #analogphotography #analoggraffiti #amsterdamgraffiti #amsterdamhistory #graffitiheritage

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Graffiti. New York meets the Dam. Catalog of the exhibition at the Amsterdam Museum signed by Zephyr. On the cover an image of tags that Dondi and @zephyrgraffiti wrote on a poster when they visited Amsterdam in 1983. This unique piece of heritage has been preserved by @boris_tellegen and was on display at the expo.
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Slide 5 Delta shows the poster for the first time during our research for the Waterloo book in 2003.

Catalog collection Dutch Graffiti Library.
Expo NYMTD @amsterdammuseum curated in 2015 by @micklarock01 Martin Wong NYC expo part by @seanc74

#dutchgraffitilibrary #newyorkmeetsthedam #itsaboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #newyorkgraffiti #postgraffiti

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City walks and talks mid 90s. Going all city to spot and feel the real deal. Rhyme, Wrek, Mellie, Serch, Zedz, Inca, Basic, Yalt, Deal, Colt, Sender, Noah, Laser, Hater, Math (RIP), Seh, Giant, Thor, Shoe, Atom, Ces53, Delta, Sel, Chaze, Echo, Sun, ….

#dutchgraffitilibrary #analogphotography #grafffiticulture #analoggraffiti #photobook ##itsaboutgraffiticulture

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Metropolis M - issue #5, 2023. In the mix, 50 years of hiphop, going way back with Utile Connection.

Thanks to @kladmuur

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #kladmuur #groningengraffiti #hiphopculture

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HOT STUFF MAGAZINE VOL 14
A 120 page magazine including a wide range of articles on disco, jazz, rap, hip-hop, funk, house and graffiti culture.
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Thanks @disco_patrick for this awesome release.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #hotstuffmagazine #hiphopculture

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It’s about graffiti culture!
New York mid 80s.
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Pictures by Disz

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #newyorkgraffiti #subwaygraffiti #grafffiticulture

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Thanks for a great year
.. and we wish you all a stunning 2025.

Dutch Graffiti Library

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture

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Saved for now and later.
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Thanks @hiphopinjesmoel for the connection.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #analoggraffiti #graffitiarchive #grafffiticulture #traingraffiti

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Deal and Colt, Arnhem.

Late 80s, it was always a nice trip towards Arnhem. The train approached the station through a deeper trench, which included the yard. Nearby the station was a wasteland with many pieces of the ABC kings.

@iemand_smintje @intermolecularspace #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #arnhemgraffiti #grafffiticulture #dealabc #coltabc

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A look into more recent doodles and words... Enjoy Christmas 2024. One love!
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It’s Dutch Graffiti Library.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #graffitisketch #merrychristmas

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