Jack Stewart interviews graffiti artists named Coco 144, Stan and Freedom, whose name is Chris. Recording takes place in Jack Stewart's studio. Conversation is supported by looking at slides of graffiti photographed by Stewart. Discussion topics center on individual artists and their artwork, the styles and designs of graffiti, dating artwork on the slides, deciphering signatures and tags, and history of graffiti in New York City. Numerous graffiti artists are mentioned. Also included is Stewart explaining his research and interest in graffiti. Notes copied from the tape: Meeting with Chris who writes Freedom, Coco 144, Stan. Interviewees are not introduced on the recording. Their naming relies on notes copied from the tape.
Citation:
and Jack Thomas Stewart. Interview with graffiti artists Freedom, Coco 144 and Stan, 1982 October 12. Jack Stewart papers, 1926-2010. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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