STRAAT presents our first ever Black Book Session event, celebrating two amazing graffiti legends and their contributions to our collection. Treat yourself to stunning new prints and posters by Bronx legend CRASH, created exclusively for STRAAT. We’ll also reveal the brand new ZEDZ’ installation GUNFINGA, and the accompanying 15 cm action figure. Live interviews with both artists will be held midway through the event. Towards the end of the session, both artists will be present to sign aforementioned prints, posters, action figures, and more on the spot!
ZEDZ is a Dutch graffiti writer and visual artist. He is part of the first generation of style writers in the Netherlands and founder of the Dope Style Kings, one of the most respected graffiti crews in the country. In 1992 ZEDZ moved to Amsterdam to study at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. Shortly after, he went global with his innovative styles that helped pioneer the 3D graffiti movement.
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he started following the older teens from his neighborhood to the train yards and his name began appearing on trains circulating all throughout New York City. By 1980, he began transitioning from train yards to galleries, while also curating the ground-breaking Graffiti Art Success for America exhibition at Fashion MODA.
STRAAT Black Book Session: ZEDZ and CRASH
Date: Saturday, March 1st
Location: STRAAT Museum, NDSM Plein 1, Amsterdam
Timetable:
13:00 - Walk in
14:00 - Interview with ZEDZ in Dutch
15:00 - Interview with CRASH in English
15:45 - Artists signing session
17:00 - Museum closes
This event can be attended with a regular STRAAT entry ticket.
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