This is the earliest known image captured by Bill Daniel featuring a moniker. In the bustling graffiti playground of 1983 New York City, Bill Daniel's photographic gaze was drawn to the vibrant scene unfolding around him. Returning to his studio nestled in the industrial outskirts of Dallas, with his Walkman blaring industrial tunes and his Super 8 camera in hand, Bill's lens captured the unique graffiti characters adorning freight cars. Distinct from the New York graffiti he had encountered, yet unmistakably part of a rich tradition and microculture, these sightings marked the eureka moment in Bill's understanding of moniker culture. From that point on, he dedicated himself to championing and documenting this significant graffiti subculture. The image presented here stands as Bill Daniel's inaugural capture of a moniker, featuring the iconic emblem of one of the most revered moniker creators of all time - the legendary Bozo Texino, affectionately known as Grandpa.
This artwork was added to our collection during the Moniker - An Origin Story exhibition in our STRAAT Gallery
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