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‘Port betaald ‘s-Gravenhage’. Blackbook drawings by NEAL & AMASE CVS. The Hague late 90s.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture @thehaguecitybomber #thehaguegraffiti #thehaguegraffiti #blackbook

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BANDO CTK. The exact replica of the original Bando blackbook. A look back at the foundation and roots of European graffiti culture. A crown jewel that makes it possible to put the pieces of the puzzle of graffiti history together. A personal style studie in which the hand-drawn sketches of historical works are recorded. What could have remained closed forever has been opened. Thanks to @original_bando

#bandoctk #dutchgraffitilibrary #graffitiheritage #graffiticulture

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TDS Sane INC Mess CTK, New York 1987.
By Sane TDS (RIP) from New York and Delta INC CTK from Amsterdam.

Pictures @boris_tellegen

#newyorkgraffiti #newyorkmeetsthedam #aboutgraffiticulture @sane182forever #sanesmith

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‘Schrijven op een koekblik’ (Writing on a cookie tin) from magazine REVU 1989. Pieces by CAT22, ERAS, SANE (NYC), DELTA, COSH.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #graffitiheritage #sanesmith @erasone_gvb_rswc #cat22 @cosh1984 #rswc #amsterdamhistory

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Paris Underground by Caroline Archer. This book incorporates a remarkable attempt to catalogue the surreptitious art found beneath one of Europe's most thriving cities of the arts.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #parisunderground #carolinearcher #graffitiheritage #parisgraffiti

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Layer upon layer, using each other's background, characters and letter shapes. Represent Zense, Oase, Rebl, Pengo and High (RIP) Waterlooplein, Amsterdam late 80's.

Pictures collection Dutch Graffiti Library, @tuffstuffmagazine and @graffiti_database

#aboutgraffiticulture #graffitiheritage #dutchgraffitilibrary #amsterdamgraffiti

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Original painted baseball cap of the writer 'ACE' from the period late 80s. This cap comes from the collection of Amsterdam writer Dr. Air (RIP) and was donated to us by his brothers. We do not know the story behind it, but we treat the object with respect. It's all about graffiti culture.

Pictures pieces slide 6-8 taken from @graffiti_database

#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #graffitiheritage

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Crime Time by Bando, AxelGasp by Shoe & Angel. CTK @original_bando @nielsshoemeulman and @the.gamesmith Rockin da Gaspstation, Amstelveen 1986. Photo: Cat22

#crimetimekings #bandoctk #graffitiheritage #dutchgraffitilibrary #graffiticulture

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Good memories of exactly 5 years ago, October 28, 2018. The launch of the book "Disz. The first Dutch writer bombing the New York City subway”. During a talk about the research and creation of the book, we presented the first copies to the family of Disz and here shown Jean Badboyz Inc.

@faiselrajjab #dutchgraffitilibrary #disz #graffitiheritage #aboutgraffiticulture

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Graffiti is back on the streets "This is cruel". The Hague, 1989.

#graffitiheritage #dutchgraffitilibrary #graffiticulture @ua_jimstagram #thesplitforce #thehaguegraffiti

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'Take pictures of graffiti!' ... the request made to people who went to visit a city abroad ... After developing the negatives there was always an unexpected portrait of a fellow traveler ... Paris 1988.

#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #lokiss #parisgraffiti #graffitiheritage #sonsoftheguns #analoggraffiti

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Notes from the Amsterdam underground Vol.2 Magazine

The second release of “Notes of the Amsterdam Underground” unveils previously undiscovered locations. Published by @u.dig_official

#aboutgraffiticulture
#notesfromtheamsterdamunderground #aboutgraffiticulture #graffitiheritage #graffitizine

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DEAL ABC, Amsterdam subway early 90s. Outlines part of Dutch Graffiti Library collection.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture thanks to @iemand_smintje #collectionhighlight #arnhemgraffiti #amsterdamsubwaygraffiti

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Graffiti exhibitions were initiated in various places in the late 80s. ‘Z&E’ by Zenser GVB & Easy, outside Gallery Cis-Art Bergen NH 1987. Post included Xerox copies from sketches and poster design.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #alkmaargraffiti #postgraffiti #graffitiheritage #zensegvb #godsviciousbabies

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We present expo ‘Seemingly Unhinged’ by @donnyglider.

Glider’s cut ‘n paste, layered approach resembles the way early Hip-Hop DJs juggled existing material to recreate a whole new vibe.

With this exhibition, Dutch Graffiti Library creates an environment that offers opportunities for the current underground and its exponents.

Montana Shop Amsterdam
Oct. 12 to Nov. 25, 2023

@henxsshop, @henxs.amsterdam @montanashop.amsterdam
#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #donnyglider

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A blackbook page with a mix of Haarlem walls in the late 90's and NYC Sach and Cavster represent.

#dutchgraffitilibrary @instazedz #graffitiheritage #sachsoon #cavster #newyorkgraffiti #harlemdoublea

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Today 15:30 walk-in and start expo ‘Seemingly Unhinged’ by @donnyglider.

Glider’s cut ‘n paste, layered approach resembles the way early Hip-Hop DJs juggled existing material to recreate a whole new vibe.

With this exhibition, Dutch Graffiti Library creates an environment that offers opportunities for the current underground and its exponents.

Montana Shop Amsterdam
Oct. 12 to Nov. 25, 2023

@henxsshop, @henxs.amsterdam @montanashop.amsterdam
#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #donnyglider

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Onkruid #1, published by @amsterdammokumdamsko as an ode to the zines of the past such as Koekrant, Freestyle and Nowskool. The zine was created and distributed for free and out love for the graffiti culture which makes this issue more than special!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #graffitiheritage #graffiticulture #graffitizine

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Generally, Dondi's show in early 1983 at Yaki Korblit's gallery is considered the landing of New York graffiti, in a museum setting, on Dutch soil.

It is less known that LEE QUINONES' show at American Graffiti Galerie at Berenstraat in Amsterdam took place mid 1982.

@leequinones was in Amsterdam for the opening and his presence was not limited to the walls of the gallery witnessing the famous work at ‘Nieuwe Brug’ in front of the Central Station.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #graffitiheritage #leequinones #newyorkmeetsthedam #newyorkgraffiti #amsterdamgraffiti #amsterdamhistory @jennyholzerstudio

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New expo @montanashop.amsterdam
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‘Seemingly Unhinged’ by @donnyglider.

On display a collection of work that brings together strong visual components to create robust and striking screenprints. Glider’s cut ‘n paste, layered approach resembles the way early Hip-Hop DJs juggled existing material to recreate a whole new vibe.
With this exhibition, Dutch Graffiti Library creates an environment that offers opportunities for the current underground and its exponents.

Montana Shop Amsterdam
Oct. 12 to Nov. 25, 2023

@henxsshop, @henxs.amsterdam
#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #donnyglider

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2 signed and customized copies of the extremly rare catalog, NEW YORK GRAFFITI WRITERS 1972 – 1984. New York: Gallozzi La Placa Gallery, 1984.
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Work by A-ONE, COCO 144, DELTA 2, ERO, MICO, PART 1, PHASE 2, RAMMELLZEE, SHARP, SNAKE 1, TOXIC, LA II.
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The catalog was on display at the exhibition “The Bridges of Graffiti” in 2015 Biënnale Venice (slide 10). This exhibition received the Patronage of UNESCO (Commissione Nazionale Italiana).

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#dutchgraffitilibrary #graffitiheritage #postgraffiti #gallozzilaplacagallery @partonetds @delta2nyc @coco144 #sharptds #newyorkgraffiti @christianomodeo #thebridgesofgraffiti #unitedgraffitiartist @chrisfreedompape

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COMBINO of Creative CRIME Painters by TORA, 1987. Original drawing with pastel crayon and marker.

The CCCP crew was formed by JEKO, RANE, TORA and RHONE. Together they made several pieces in the IJmond region.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #ijm85 #graffitiheritage #jeko #tora @crestroyalty #rhonewow #graffiticulture

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DE ZOOT and VENDEX. Entrance building at 62-64 Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam, 1979.
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Picture: Pieter Boersma

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #vendex #dezoot

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Blackbook tags at last pages. Zwolle, Hengelo, Lelystad, Groningen, Haarlem, IJmond region, and Rotterdam represent, 1989.
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#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #blackbook #graffitiheritage #blackbooktags #dutchgraffiti #graffiticulture

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Remnants of night trips, in the back pocket of pants or crumpled in the jacket. Sketches with traces of paint, weather conditions or remnants of the environment. A memory of the moment. It’s about graffiti culture!
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Original outlines by KRISIZ Rotterdam, 2017. Collection Dutch Graffiti Library.

#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #krisiz #graffitiheritage #graffitisketch #graffitioutlines

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Yesterday signing session and official launch of the book Mellie. Cataloque of unsolved crimes.

Upstairs for everyone a reunion of old boys, soul mates, crew members and friends. Below in the catacombs of Utrecht the presentation of #666. Completed by the smell of the underground, straight from the sewer and with the sound in the back of inside stories, anecdotes and exploits.

Thanks for the collab, it was a good one!
@ruyzdael @henny_overbeek @deutrechtseboekenbar @__love___me___tender__

Extra attention!
Also check out the special zine ‘Mellie. Bomb Steady Doodles’ by @stickit_publishing

Books still availble online @hitzerot_

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture

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Wicked! SHAVE & JER, latel 90s Groningen. Original vintage picture from that era, size 40x30 cm signed!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #shavewow #jerwow #utrechtgraffiti #vintagegraffiti #analogphotography #analoggraffiti

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Heated Words: Searching for a Mysterious Typeface by Rory McCartney and Charlie Morgan.

Heated Words provides a unique thread through the subcultural landscape of the last fifty years. With insights from voices in the fields of street culture, music, fashion and typography, the unique volume features previously unpublished archival images, including hundreds of illustrations and ephemera.

Publisher: Rizzoli, New York @rizzolibooks

#dutchgraffitilibrary #graffiticulture #heatedwords #hiphopculture #newyorkephemera

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That Yaki Kornblit shows work by graffiti artists from New York in February 1983 and then Boymans-van Beuningen Rotterdam follows is well known.

Less well known is that in early 1984 at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, New York graffiti is presented as part of the retrospective exhibition "Collectie Becht”. Drawings by Dondi, Quik, Futura, Kel, Zephyr, Crash and Blast are on display.

Catalogue Becht Collection, 1984. Collection Dutch Graffiti Library.

#collectiebecht #aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #newyorkgraffiti

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The "Best Graffiti Sprayer of the Capital" contest at the Werkspoorhal, Amsterdam 1985. In the mid-1980s, there was a lot of (media) attention on the graffiti phenomenon!

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #amsterdamgraffiti #werkspoorhal

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Walking, looking, searching, and experiencing a city. The moment when you go around a street corner and see pieces, climb over a wall to check what's behind it or hang over the edge of a tunnel tube to catch a glimpse. Flush the camera and click. Back home getting the photos printed, seeing what succeeded and what not. Made Xerox copies on the machine at the supermarket to share with other writers...it's about graffiti culture.
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Pictures and xerox collection Dutch Graffiti Library, Paris 1987.

#dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #graffitiheritage #parisgraffiti

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A few weeks ago we were tipped off that construction workers while renovating an Amsterdam apartment had stumbled upon a wall with tags... we were allowed to come and take a look and found behind the washing machine the illustrious names of writers from the mid 80's... we still looked to see if it was possible to conserve something, unfortunately the plaster was too porous... but luckily we were able to take photos and keep the Arson sticker as proof of authenticity.
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Thanks to the construction workers who pointed out this piece of Amsterdam heritage and @holychoke_influencer_de_luxe for the connection.

#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #amsterdamgraffiti

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Mickey, Yalt, Scar, Sel, Zedz, Mellie. at the van Hallstraat, Amsterdam 1996.

#aboutgraffiticulture
@instazedz @__love___me___tender__ @micklarock01 at slider not shown dark pictures #amsterdamgraffiti #graffitiheritage #scartee #yaltwowinc

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Last change to visit till September 23, 2023 ‘Exhibition I ONLY HAVE A BAD PICTURE’ at the loft of Montana Shop Amsterdam, Sint Antoniesbreestraat 138.

About documenting graffiti in photos (and how this went wrong every once in a while) with the limitations of the materials available at the time.

All 'bad pictures' exhibited are from the Dutch Graffiti Library collection. The expo is made possible by the Mondriaan Fund and Montana Shop Amsterdam.

@mondriaanfonds, @henxsshop, @henxs.amsterdam, @montanashop.amsterdam @dutch_graffiti_library
#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary

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This afternoon @hiphopinjesmoel presents their new book "PICTURE THIS: Rotterdam Street Art Photography And the People Behind Its Lens!" during the opening of @allcaps_rotterdam The book captures the essence of art on the streets of Rotterdam and the indispensable role of photographers as part of the culture.
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Photographers Ben Melger, Martine Kiers, Herman Roelofs(RIP) and MJay take center stage in the book. The text is by cultural journalist Jaap van der Doelen. Design and layout by Dutch Graffiti Library.
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All Caps
3 september
14:00-17:00
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The accompanying book exhibition will also be opened.

#picturethisrotterdam #allcaps #dutchgraffitilibrary

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The art card is a card with an image on one side and space to write a message on the other side. There is also space for an address of the recipient. Art cards are often issued in relation to an exhibition, specific theme or artist and are mostly to get in museum stores.

On photo a set of cards with graffiti art from the Groninger Museum's collection and in relation to the 1993 exhibition.

#dutchgraffitilibrary @groningermuseumofficial #graffitiheritage @quikrtw @leequinones @noc167 @crashone @ladypinknyc @futuradosmil #postgraffiti #newyorkgraffiti

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Mid 90s, Riser KN Scar, The Hague, ScarScage Haarlem. Ink drawings and vintage pics collection Dutch Graffiti Library.

@knriser @drawingskillstx #dutchgraffitilibrary #leidengraffiti #thehaguegraffiti

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Adding a new book to the collection: Amsterdam street art.

Amsterdam has always been a unique place in the world of art on the streets. The city is a grateful canvas for Amsterdam writers and became popular among international artists as well. Many of them found the space they needed to further develop their art on the walls of squatted and empty buildings, in quiet streets and remote areas.

This book by Kees Kamper takes you on a visual trip and provides a recab of pieces created at the past 17 years in Amsterdam.

Check @uitgeverijkomma
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@opqrstu_streetart #amsterdamstreetart #graffitibook #amsterdamgraffiti

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Xerox copies STARLET Def Tronik Breda, Chillin Art System 1988
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Slide 5/6 @graffiti_database

#aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #bredagraffiti #haarlemgraffiti #xeroxgraffiti

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BSV WOW They're just doing what they do best... Utrecht today.

#wickedorwild #bombsteadyvandals

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High CBS († August 17, 2011). KING forever. Always remembered.

#riphigh #highcbs #aboutgraffiticulture #dutchgraffitilibrary #amsterdamgraffitithebattleofwaterloo

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mein revoltieren. mein sprayen. Harald Nägeli. Benteli Verlag, Bern, 1983

#haraldnägeli #benteliverlag #dutchgraffitilibrary

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RIP Oskar a.k.a. Tune (86-crew). Our thoughts go out to his family and friends...

#zwollegraffiti

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To day visit: Paradigm. A solo exhibition on the island Texel by the originally Leiden graffiti writer and artist Remko Koopman (a.k.a. Scage DSK) @drawingskillstx He recently started living and working on the island and wants to give an introduction to his world in this way. Paradigma shows a selection of work made in the period 2010-2023 and a development trajectory that runs from metropolitan dystopian industrial worlds to works that depict a biological-organic fantasy biotope.

Amazing show! Till August 31, 2023 at ZOUT Kunst-LOKAAL Texel

#kunstlokaalzout #texel #dutchgraffitilibrary #scagedsk

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50 Years of Hip Hop. A day for memories and awareness of where we came from and stand today. A culture that is driven by the Do-it-yourself mentality, friendship, togetherness, but also has a strong drive for competition and proof. Today, we celebrate Hip Hop. One love!

Slide 1-2 The Jazz DMX late 80's The Hague, jacket by Fresh TSF

Slide 3-4 Hip Hop by Desk and React, Zwolle Factory late 80s

Slide 5-6 DJ Alien 2000 at his grib 1986 Rotterdam

Slide 7-8 Haarlem - IJmuiden connection represent in Schalkwijk 1987

#50yearsofhiphop #aboutgraffiticulture #hiphopculture

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Today's visit at Raise the Level.
In the gigantic work Raise the Level on the STRAAT Museum Amsterdam impressive side wall, Shepard Fairey calls attention to improving the dire state of our planet and makes an appeal for us to work together to do so. For this mural, Fairey makes the move to collaborate with Amsterdam graffiti legend Niels ‘Shoe’ Meulman and Yalt.

Check our report link in bio to the Story section at the DGL website.

@straatmuseum
@nielsshoemeulman
@obeygiant

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Listening to the beats and rhymes the terminology was filtered out of the lyrics and together with figuratively images of the heroes used in graffiti on many street corners, playgrounds and as backdrops for parties. It’s all Hip Hop culture. Piece Reckless, The Netherlands 1986.

#50yearsofhiphop #dutchgraffitilibrary #hiphopculture #hiphopheritage

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Leading up to Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 (50 years of Hip Hop), we are sharing a number of objects and items that have inspired and moved us. Impressions of the culture that got us where we are today!

#50yearsofhiphop #dutchgraffitilibrary #aboutgraffiticulture #culturalheritage #hiphopculture #beatstreet #breakdance #ijm85

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Newspaper August 5, 1996.. Delta doodling
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#aboutgraffiticulture @boris_tellegen #graffitiheritage #dutchgraffitilibrary

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