stvro22
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by stvro22 on Jan 9, 2016 5:57:00 GMT 1, Here in NY you often hear people talk about which artists are "up" the most. For those who don't know, it means who has the most spray tags, or wheat-pastes or stickers, etc. The top graffiti artist used to be called "King of the City" for having more tags up than anyone else. For wheat-pastes it used to be Revs and Cost.
It doesn't seem to be talked about too often on here so I thought it might be interesting to take a survey of other cities around the world and ask "who has the most up's" in your part of the world? I'm mainly referring to illegal street art and graffiti but we can also mention murals if you would like to include.
Most tags?
Most rollers?
Most paste-ups?
Most stickers?
Most murals?
Here in NY you often hear people talk about which artists are "up" the most. For those who don't know, it means who has the most spray tags, or wheat-pastes or stickers, etc. The top graffiti artist used to be called "King of the City" for having more tags up than anyone else. For wheat-pastes it used to be Revs and Cost.
It doesn't seem to be talked about too often on here so I thought it might be interesting to take a survey of other cities around the world and ask "who has the most up's" in your part of the world? I'm mainly referring to illegal street art and graffiti but we can also mention murals if you would like to include.
Most tags?
Most rollers?
Most paste-ups?
Most stickers?
Most murals?
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d.r. perseus
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by d.r. perseus on Jan 9, 2016 6:02:16 GMT 1, Or as saucyjack calls them, the best advertisers.
Or as saucyjack calls them, the best advertisers.
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saucyjack
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by saucyjack on Jan 9, 2016 6:06:13 GMT 1, You got it!
You got it!
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saucyjack
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by saucyjack on Jan 9, 2016 6:15:52 GMT 1,
The person whose "up's" I admire most is JR. He also does the most IG "advertising" on my feed. The guy just does it right. I really like his work and he puts up a lot of it.
Don't want it on my wall though. (Maybe the NYC Ballet piece...)
The person whose "up's" I admire most is JR. He also does the most IG "advertising" on my feed. The guy just does it right. I really like his work and he puts up a lot of it.
Don't want it on my wall though. (Maybe the NYC Ballet piece...)
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Dungle
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Dungle on Jan 9, 2016 8:25:30 GMT 1, In London:-
Most tags illegal - Tox
Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent
Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof,
Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a shitload too
Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for
Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!!
In London:-
Most tags illegal - Tox
Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent
Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof,
Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a shitload too
Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for
Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!!
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d.r. perseus
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by d.r. perseus on Jan 9, 2016 10:20:34 GMT 1, The person whose "up's" I admire most is JR. He also does the most IG "advertising" on my feed. The guy just does it right. I really like his work and he puts up a lot of it. Don't want it on my wall though. (Maybe the NYC Ballet piece...)
You dont need to feed his ego.
The person whose "up's" I admire most is JR. He also does the most IG "advertising" on my feed. The guy just does it right. I really like his work and he puts up a lot of it. Don't want it on my wall though. (Maybe the NYC Ballet piece...) You dont need to feed his ego. |
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Stoko
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Stoko on Jan 9, 2016 10:22:12 GMT 1, In London:- Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!!
In London:- Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! Zabou is up everywhere, especially Birmingham |
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d.r. perseus
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by d.r. perseus on Jan 9, 2016 10:31:19 GMT 1, Bisser Lives
Bisser Lives
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Dungle
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Dungle on Jan 9, 2016 13:25:20 GMT 1, In London:- Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! Zabou is up everywhere, especially Birmingham
Yeah my post was just about London as where I am based.
In London:- Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! Zabou is up everywhere, especially Birmingham Yeah my post was just about London as where I am based. |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Deleted on Jan 9, 2016 13:48:48 GMT 1, Would also be interested to add.
Who has been doing it on the streets for the longest amount of time ?
Would also be interested to add.
Who has been doing it on the streets for the longest amount of time ?
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Quinnster
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Quinnster on Jan 9, 2016 13:53:51 GMT 1, In London:- Most tags illegal - Tox Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a s**tload too Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!!
In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place.
In London:- Most tags illegal - Tox Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a s**tload too Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place. |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Deleted on Jan 9, 2016 13:59:43 GMT 1,
Robbo must have made hundreds
Robbo must have made hundreds
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slevin
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by slevin on Jan 9, 2016 15:15:16 GMT 1, OMAR NYC?
OMAR NYC?
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Dungle
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Dungle on Jan 9, 2016 18:55:35 GMT 1, In London:- Most tags illegal - Tox Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a s**tload too Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place.
Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox
In London:- Most tags illegal - Tox Most rollers - tough call but could well be Sweettoof, I only really frequent East and North London where he is very prevalent Most murals - depends whose in town but someone constantly putting up new pieces is Zabou. Sweettoof, Most paste ups - probably donk, but Stinkfish's always leaves a s**tload too Stickers - I must confess I don't really follow or look out for Like I say predominantly east London is what I see, so to canvass the whole of London would be tough!! In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place. Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox |
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Eric Pause
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Eric Pause on Jan 9, 2016 19:09:05 GMT 1, There's not much in my current city. But as far as Canada as a whole goes, I'm constantly surprised at all off the places I've found a Denial vinyl cut-out or sticker. They're in the most rural places too. He must be very well travelled.
What about worldwide? It seems I've found Obey Stickers/wheatpastes in every city I've visited. Surely he must be up there?
I also found Invader pieces in every European city I've visited. (Without really looking for them) But besides a few cities they're pretty scarce in North America.
There's not much in my current city. But as far as Canada as a whole goes, I'm constantly surprised at all off the places I've found a Denial vinyl cut-out or sticker. They're in the most rural places too. He must be very well travelled.
What about worldwide? It seems I've found Obey Stickers/wheatpastes in every city I've visited. Surely he must be up there?
I also found Invader pieces in every European city I've visited. (Without really looking for them) But besides a few cities they're pretty scarce in North America.
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Quinnster
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Quinnster on Jan 9, 2016 19:09:13 GMT 1, In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place. Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox
Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-)
In London iv only seen 2 tox, I see BAGZ the most when I'm driving around and that's 2/3 times a week all over the place. Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-) |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Coach on Jan 9, 2016 19:33:54 GMT 1, Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-)
Me too. And I planned an old gold ornate frame too.
Along the side of the tube on the entire underground is Tox Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-) Me too. And I planned an old gold ornate frame too. |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Quinnster on Jan 9, 2016 19:37:06 GMT 1, Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-) Me too. And I planned an old gold ornate frame too.
And the little wiki profile card underneath as seen on another forum members post....
Not been on the tube for a while. Still got to get my Tox 09 framed. Must keep an eye out for a cheap ornate gold frame :-) Me too. And I planned an old gold ornate frame too. And the little wiki profile card underneath as seen on another forum members post.... |
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Stoko
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Stoko on Jan 10, 2016 0:08:13 GMT 1, Would also be interested to add. Who has been doing it on the streets for the longest amount of time ?
The fact that you don't know my work is just a mere technicality of it being shit.
Would also be interested to add. Who has been doing it on the streets for the longest amount of time ? Me. I started in 1982. Still going. The fact that you don't know my work is just a mere technicality of it being shit. |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Feral Things on Jan 10, 2016 17:56:06 GMT 1, I don't think it's ever just been about who gets up the most.ย If you've not got style then it really doesn't matter how many times you write your name.ย They don't write much, if at all, these days but there was always something about C'est Bon, Grease and Rainman's handstyles.ย Also, it's about where you paint.ย Julio204 was the first tagger in New York but it's Taki183 that everyone remembers because he was the first to go all-city.ย With Tox, it wasn't just about how prolific he was; he hit spots that people had never even considered, never mind worked out how to access.ย It's the same with Crew Mess and Sony who've opened up so many new spots over the years.
In terms of who's been going hardest over the last few years there's the 1UP crew in Berlin but it seems like Utah and Ether have been on a permanent spraycation lately:
I don't think it's ever just been about who gets up the most.ย If you've not got style then it really doesn't matter how many times you write your name.ย They don't write much, if at all, these days but there was always something about C'est Bon, Grease and Rainman's handstyles.ย Also, it's about where you paint.ย Julio204 was the first tagger in New York but it's Taki183 that everyone remembers because he was the first to go all-city.ย With Tox, it wasn't just about how prolific he was; he hit spots that people had never even considered, never mind worked out how to access.ย It's the same with Crew Mess and Sony who've opened up so many new spots over the years. In terms of who's been going hardest over the last few years there's the 1UP crew in Berlin but it seems like Utah and Ether have been on a permanent spraycation lately: |
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Who has the most "UP'S"?, by Dungle on Jan 10, 2016 18:03:53 GMT 1, I don't think it's very just being about who gets up the most.ย If you've not got style then it really doesn't matter how many times you write your name.ย They don't write much, if at all, these days but there was always somethink about C'est Bon, Grease and Rainman's handstyles.ย Also, it's about where you paint.ย Julio204 was the first tagger in New York but it's Taki183 that everyone remembers because he was the first to go all-city.ย With Tox, it wasn't just about how prolific he was; he hit spots that people had never even considered, never mind worked out how to access.ย It's the same with Crew Mess and Sony who've opened up so many new spots over the years. In terms of who's been going hardest over the last few years there's the 1UP crew in Berlin but it seems like Utah and Ether have been on a permanent spraycation lately:
1up crew have done some phenomenal work. Love their IG
I don't think it's very just being about who gets up the most.ย If you've not got style then it really doesn't matter how many times you write your name.ย They don't write much, if at all, these days but there was always somethink about C'est Bon, Grease and Rainman's handstyles.ย Also, it's about where you paint.ย Julio204 was the first tagger in New York but it's Taki183 that everyone remembers because he was the first to go all-city.ย With Tox, it wasn't just about how prolific he was; he hit spots that people had never even considered, never mind worked out how to access.ย It's the same with Crew Mess and Sony who've opened up so many new spots over the years. In terms of who's been going hardest over the last few years there's the 1UP crew in Berlin but it seems like Utah and Ether have been on a permanent spraycation lately: 1up crew have done some phenomenal work. Love their IG |
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