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Dondi, Zephyr, Charlie Ahearn Heroin Kills graffiti photograph: Bronx, NY 1981

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Dondi White, Zephyr & Charlie Ahearn ‘Heroin Kills' Subway Art Photograph 1981. A rare, historic, early 1980s Bronx, New York graffiti photograph by Charlie Ahearn of Wild Style fame: Medium: Archival Inkjet Print on heavy-weight paper. Overall dimensions: 16 x 22 inches (Image size: 13 x 20 inches). Hand signed & numbered on the verso, from a limited edition of 10. Excellent overall condition. Provenance: Obtained directly from artist. Artist Bio: Charlie Ahearn, best known as the director of the classic hip-hop film Wild Style (1982), arrived in New York in 1973 to attend the Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program. Later he was joined by his twin brother, John Ahearn, and they became part of the artists' group Colab (aka Collaborative Projects, Inc). In addition to photographing this work, Ahearn's 'Hot Stuff Devil' graffiti art can be found on the far left of the subway car. DONDI: Dondi White (American, 1961–1998) was a Graffiti artist best known for his dynamic lettering and stick figures. He began his career in the early 1970s, as part of the group of New York Graffiti artists, The Odd Partners. In 1977, White formed his own group, known as CIA, and established his reputation as one of the most stylistically innovative and influential Graffiti artists of his generation. ZEPHYR: Dubbed “The elder-statesman of graffiti” by the New York Times in 1995, Zephyr began creating graffiti in 1975 and first signed using the name "Zephyr" in 1977. He was part of the first wave of New York City graffiti artists transition from subway cars and buildings, to exhibiting in galleries. Zephyr is best known for redesigning his trademark name, “Zeph” or “Zephyr.” He is a veteran of New York’s FunGallery, which also included graffiti legends Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dondi White, Futura 2000 and Kenny Scharf. Related Categories: Hip Hop. Graffiti. Subway Art. East Village artists. New York 1980s. Wild Style.
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    printed later
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    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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    NEW YORK, NY
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    1stDibs: LU35437220182
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