Veteran NYC writers—members of the original MSK (Manhattan Subway Kings)—recently reunited in Inwood for their annual graffiti jam. Working in their distinct styles, they and their invited guests dedicated this year’s production to the memory of graffiti legends Tracy 168, Sane, Omni, Flite, Tech, RaM, Mean, Fraze, Blitz, Near, Louie 167, Five Justice and KAR FK.
The image featured above was painted by the iconic graffiti pioneer Smith. Several more pieces follow:
Veteran NYC subway king KC One in collaboration with his niece, Vicky
Pioneering NYC subway writer Sakk
MSK Vice President and event co-organizer 2New by Luis Hernandez
Iconic NYC writer Fernando Bermudez aka Most who had spent over 18 years in prison for a murder he hadn’t committed
Special shoutout from event co-organizer and MSK president Kister to the Hec, Zook and the Fresh Kings Crew.
Photos: Lois Stavsky