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[...] Chinese Graffiti Stories at microscopiq - I found graffiti in mainland China, but it wasn’t easy. Over the years, I’ve heard many explanations for the lack of street art there, from the stereotypical (orderly Chinese society) to the sinister (fear of reprisals). We had little luck … [...]

By: Paotu

Paotu — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:07:08 +0000

Hello, I am spending the next year traveling throughout China doing a research project on Chinese graffiti. I am very interested in the importation of Western style from hip-hop as well as the political angle. If you have any suggestions or contact information for Chinese writers I would be very very grateful for it or suggestions of places to visit that you know have a particularly strong graffiti scene. I can be reached at withoutfishtrap@gmail.com
Peace

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:48 +0000

Dave, thanks for the heads up. You're right, it is a bit more complex than your typical tag. Wikipedia lays it out pretty clearly here.

By: dave

dave — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:34:47 +0000

hey there,

just wanted to say that the piece you are referring to on the left would be more of a ‘throw up’ than a ‘tag’. i bet you could find the differences defined online through a quick google search.

peace, dave

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:09:48 +0000

Natty, I don't know of a forum. My guess is that writers might be worried about government reprisals. The government has been cracking down ahead of the Olympics and I imagine graffiti writers have felt that. For example, access to the MiG site now requires a password. (I wish I knew it!) If you look at Jef Juncal's post above, though, he has a link to a graffiti tour that might be of interest. J, sorry for missing your comment before. I'd be very interested to see the work you mention! Hit me via the contact page.

By: Natty5

Natty5 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:42:31 +0000

Do you know of anyway of getting in contact with local writers like a forum or something. I live in Beijing and have put up a few pieces in 798 and Chaoyang but so far haven’t met any chinese graffers in passing. You know any spots in Beijing?

By: j

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:03:11 +0000

high there peoples…i had lived in china for about 4.5 years and had the pleasure of meeting a couple of great artists…. if there is anyway that i could let you see some of their art for critiques i’m sure they would be thrilled. peace, j

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:14:49 +0000

Wow. That tour looks fantastic.
Thanks for the pointers, Jeff. I am on it.

By: Jeff juncal

Jeff juncal — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:27:41 +0000

Hey Jason,

if you are in Chongqing and want to see graffiti in this city ask for wang xi in Tanf loft (wx00@msn.com). He’s the best guide for that in this city. Take a look about that aloso : french hip hop people having graffiti tour in china in early 2007 ->http://www.eatingfrogstour.com/

Have a good trip

Jeff

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:56:03 +0000

Jeff: Your crew’s work is fly!
I’ll make it a point to visit Tank Loft next time I’m in Chongqing.