Rackgaki

RACKGAKI
JAPANESE GRAFFITI
By Suridh Hassan and  Ryo Sanada
In association with Graphotism, Montana, The Old Truman Brewery, Sosho & Tiger Beer

LAUNCH NIGHT : THURSDAY MAY 10TH, 6.30PM – 9:30PM

The first dedicated to Japan's explosive graffiti scene, this book illustrates the work of the major graffiti artists—or "writers"—working in Japan today. RackGaki showcases the creativity that lies within this new and relatively unexplored form of contemporary Japanese art. Interviews with the "writers" and the authors' own experiences in documenting the different aspects of this  subculture, fill out a picture of an art form at the cutting edge and often at odds with police and civic authorities.  

THE  EXHIBITION
The exhibition accompanies the publication of the first book on Japanese graffiti, RackGaki, by Ryo Sanda and Suridh Hassan. This is the first book devoted to the Japanese scene. The  exhibition will also feature work by other artists in the book and a screening  of  the accompanying DVD. Japan’s two leading Graffiti artists’ KRESS and ESOW are flying over from Tokyo to create a piece which will form the centrepiece of the Exhibition. In addition to the graffiti piece, there will be canvases, books, limited addition screen prints and books for sale at the exhibition.

StolenSpace Gallery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
0207 247 2684
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