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DUSTER UA

Duster Tag

2018

black marker on paper

22 × 28 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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110 € 110.0 EUR 110 €

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About the artwork

“duster tag” by Duster UA (us) is documented as black marker on paper. It measures 22 × 28 cm. A bold black marker tag dominates a white sketchbook page. Sweeping calligraphic strokes,arrows and overlapping letterforms create a compact central composition,with “DUSTER” and the date “2018” written clearly near the lower portion. The description follows the supplied main image and is limited to elements that are visible at that scale; it does not assume the presence of reverse inscriptions,labels,certificates or other details unless these are separately recorded in the documentation. The supplied note records a hand signature or signed component. The catalogue records the work as dating from 2018. No edition is stated,and the work is therefore discussed as an individual object rather than assigned an edition size. The support and technique are particularly important to the object’s reading. Printed areas,marker lines,aerosol passages,collage elements,paint layers,cut edges or three-dimensional components remain visually distinct and allow the construction of the image to be understood. Where the record mentions hand-finishing,signing,numbering or an artist’s proof,these elements should be checked against the corresponding detail photographs during final physical cataloguing. Condition comments are restricted to the supplied note and visible evidence; normal variations associated with handmade,recycled or previously used supports should not automatically be described as damage without direct examination.

Expert opinion

From a cataloguing perspective,“duster tag” occupies a position within Graffiti and works on paper. The work’s relevance lies primarily in the relationship between its recorded date,2018,its medium—black marker on paper—and the degree of manual intervention visible in the object. The market category should not be determined by the artist’s name alone: the support,edition structure,signature,date,provenance and condition all materially affect how the work should be compared with other examples. No edition is recorded. The direct use of paint,marker,collage or constructed material supports cataloguing the piece as a unique or individually executed work,subject to confirmation through the original object and its reverse. The supplied record does not establish a separate certificate unless otherwise noted in the original documentation. Any condition assessment should consider the particular support,including deckled paper,recycled cardboard,used currency,vinyl,skateboard wood or unstretched canvas,since these materials may carry intentional or inherent surface characteristics. For an informed assessment,the image should be examined alongside close views of the signature,numbering,reverse inscriptions,publisher or gallery marks and any certificate. The available material is sufficient for a cautious catalogue positioning,but it does not provide verified auction comparisons,institutional exhibition history or market-performance data. No estimate,investment conclusion or claim of rarity is therefore made. The work is best evaluated as a documented object within its specific medium and production context,with emphasis on authenticity,completeness and physical condition.

About the artist

DUSTER UA, born in 1964, is an American graffiti artist known for his contributions to the New York City subway art scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He began tagging in 1977 and is recognized for his fluid lettering and pioneering "wild style" pieces on subway trains. DUSTER UA was a member of the United Artists (UA) crew, alongside other notable figures such as Seen, Sin, and Mad. His work on whole cars was documented in publications like "Subway Art" and featured in the 1983 seminal graffiti documentary "Style Wars," where he gained international recognition as Seen's protégé. After withdrawing from the New York subway scene around 1984, DUSTER UA continued his artistic practice, expanding into tattooing and maintaining his presence in the art world. He moved to California in 1989, where he continued to paint and tattoo. His work is included in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, indicating institutional recognition of his historical importance within the graffiti movement. DUSTER UA continues to exhibit his work globally, further solidifying his role in the development of street art.

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