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DURO

Untitled

1982

encre sur papier

22 × 28 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

A black and white ink drawing from 1982,this composition features a complex,multi-layered graffiti piece rendered in a block letter style. The central element is a large,three-dimensional word,possibly "DURO" or a variation,constructed with sharp angles and shaded planes to suggest depth. The letters are adorned with various stylistic elements,including arrows,stars,and a circular motif with radiating lines. Above the main lettering,a stylized crown-like structure is depicted,surrounded by abstract shapes and a star with a trailing comet effect. To the right,a small figure appears to be holding a spray can,from which drips of paint extend downwards,connecting to the main structure. Below the primary lettering,several tags and inscriptions are visible,including "TOP","TKA!","TD","TWS","RTW",and "DUROC C/A 82". Additional tags and dedications populate the margins of the paper,such as "TO QUIK","AEROM x ROC","DOOM 'COST HIS ART' .89",and several other illegible signatures and marks,including "Hi' UP" and "FUN CALIBER". The presence of multiple tags and dedications indicates a collaborative or communal aspect,typical of blackbook culture within the graffiti movement.

Expert opinion

This work exemplifies the blackbook tradition central to the early development of graffiti art,serving as a portable canvas for stylistic experimentation and inter-artist exchange. The dedication to QUIK,a prominent figure in the same era,contextualizes the piece within a specific network of New York City graffiti writers. Works from this period by artists like DURO are considered historical documents of a nascent art form,capturing the raw energy and innovative spirit of the time. The market for such pieces is driven by collectors interested in the origins of street art and the foundational figures who shaped its visual language.

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Signed Dated 3x

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