Growing up in New York, which is known for its street art, Monopoly always dreamed of becoming a graffiti artist. But by the time he started spraying, subway graffiti was outlawed completely.

Tracing its origins in New York City’s subway tunnels and streets ... Arrive early to explore the exhibition: Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection, which provides a window ...

However, it was New York’s subway graffiti scene, particularly with artists like TAKI 183, that helped shape what we now recognize as contemporary graffiti art. 5. The influence of Hip Hop ...