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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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Pics by Cat22
#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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Magnum opus: Repainting Subway Art.
The King @whentriplgetsfurious arrived and stay for ever!
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Big respect @ruyzdael_publishing

#dutchgraffitilibrary #repaintingsubwayart
#grafffiticulture

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On The Edge: The East Village. (New York). Wilma Ervin,Times Books, 1985. Introduction by Andy Warhol. Volume of early 80s images from the streets of Manhattan.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #newyorkeastvillage #wilmaervin #andywarhol #newyorkgraffiti #manhattan

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Three more nights of sleep, playing around at the yard or on the streets and then it's time...

The moment of the publication Repainting Subway Art by @whentriplgetsfurious and @ruyzdael_publishing

Don't wait, grab your chance in advance and make sure you can add this next level step in graffiti culture to your bookshelf, 40 years after the publication of the book Subway Art.
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Slide 1: Library copy of the book Subway Art (Martha Cooper, Henry Chalfant. Thames & Hudson, New York, 1984) on display at Dutch Graffiti Library
Slide 2: The publication Repainting Subway Art (Tripl a.k.a Furious. Ruyzdael Publishing, Amsterdam, 2024)

#repaintingsubwayart #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture

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Original Xerox copies from the Barnard College Library. Issue magazine FILM QUARTERLY, stamped Aug 22, 1984 and a review about the financing and funding to make the movie STYLE WARS.
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Copies made by Disz while visiting NY in dec 1985.
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Last slide picture Martha Cooper. @marthacoopergram

#dutchgraffitilibrary #stylewars #grafffiticulture #graffitinewyork #stylewarsgraffiti #disz

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10 years on Instagram

Around this day 10 years ago in 2014, we created the insta account Dutch Graffiti Library and posted a picture of a book from our collection.

Over the past years, this move has grown into the entity Dutch Graffiti Library. From a digital place to inspire and contribute to the effective dissemination of knowledge about the graffiti culture. Up to a physical place dedicated to the history of graffiti culture and an exhibition space for underground artists with a street-smart mentality.

Thanks for all the support, contributions, publications, connections, collabs, positive words and critical feedback over the past 10 years.

We continu our story!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture

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Blade, Amsterdam 1985, next to this piece Delta and Jaz did a burner with a dedication to the Mr. After the Blade was crossed out Cat22 gave the credits!
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Pics slide 1 and 2 by Rob Alderlieste
Slide 4 from the blackbook by Jaz USA CTK, collection Dutch Graffiti Library.

@bladekingofgraf @jasperkrabbe @boris_tellegen #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #newyorkmeetsthedam #newyorkgraffiti #grafffiticulture #itsaboutgraffiticulture

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Studies for the real deal. Pork, Gazz, Sno, Amsterdam 2024. Part of the Dutch Graffiti Library collection.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #graffititags #graffitisketch #graffiticollection

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Expo visit: All those Amsterdam people - Photos 1970-1990 @stadsarchief

Dope picture of the time through photo and video material by Ed van der Elsken, Bertien van Manen, Maya Pejic and dozens of other documentary photographers. A unique look at a turbulent twenty-year period in which the city of Amsterdam underwent radical changes.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #punkgraffiti #stadsarchiefamsterdam

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Mr. Rhone WOW CCD 101. Always burning and bombing, from the first Dutch graffiti period in the mid-1980s to the present. Analog photos taken in the Utrecht underpass next to central station, early 1990s.

@crestroyalty #dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #rhoneccd #rhonewow #grafffiticulture

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Op 15 november waren wij Keynote speaker op het congres ‘Verleden met visie - Erfgoed en duurzaamheid’. Deze dag was georganiseerd door Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland. Zij zetten zich in voor het behouden, benutten en beleven van cultureel erfgoed. Wij hebben in ruim drie kwartier het verhaal van Dutch Graffiti Library verteld aan ruim 250 enthousiaste professionals en vrijwilligers.

@erfgoedhuiszh #dutchgraffitilibrary @richard_1971_ #aboutgraffiticulture #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #graffitiheritage #graffiticulture

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Berlin early 90s. It was a blast back than, it’s a blast now and it will be a blast for ever.

Personal insight into one of the most legendary actions in Europe's graffiti history. One More Time!

@ces53_graffiti_artist

#dutchgraffitilibrary #grafffiticulture #graffitiheritage #berlingraffiti #omtcrew @neon_stone.age.kid @deshamer.graffiti @milk #graffitilegends

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40 years ago… Lone, Shoe, Aloha. At the streets of Amsterdam 1984. “This ain’t art, it’s graffiti.”
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Scans from dia’s taken by @boris_tellegen

#dutchgraffitilibrary #grafffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti

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Scratching. The World famous supreme team show. Malcom McLaren, 1984. Artwork by Keith Haring.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #grafffiticulture #keithharing #graffitirecordsleeve #newyorkgraffiti

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A new mag at the doormat... Partners & Associates Vol. 1 by @u_dig_offical and @gregbfb know as SP from New York. Great stuff that show collabs in the real graff game.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #udigofficial #grafffiticulture #graffitimagazine

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De film ‘Kladmuur: grote namen in een kleine stad’ is zondagavond 24 november om 18.30 uur te zien op RTV Noord.

The film ‘Kladmuur: grote namen in een kleine stad’ can be seen Sunday night, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. on RTV Noord.

@kladmuur
@rtvnoord

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Legends on tour. @draxwd Amsterdam subway early 90s. Time flies but always a great inspirator for the culture! Congrats and have a good day.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #itsaboutgraffiticulture #draxwd #grafffiticulture #londongraffiti #

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This morning we get the sad news that Rotterdam icon Timer Badboyz Inc. has passed away. We wish his crew-members and loved ones lots of strength. Timer was a great inspiration for the entire graffiti community and a true writer who made his mark from the mid 80's until now!

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