Video: Walrus TV Artist Feature: Futura Interview from The Run Up

Yo here at 'DROP ON A CLASSIC' I understand that hitting all you heads with knowledge on hip hop music is a must but hip hop isn't just music its a cultural movement. Which many of you know to involve 'the 4 elements' which are rapping, djing, breaking, and graffiti. So in the spotlight today a little bit of knowledge about legendary graffiti artist Futura 2000. Continue Reading After The Jump... Born in 1955 in New York, he started to paint illegally on New [...]

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Ive had to be real patient. It all didn't happen right away. Even in the midst of the whole gallery art world I thought this was the greatest thing in the world, but there was more. -Futura Known for pioneering a more abstract style of graffiti writing, Futura played a major role in the NYCs graffiti scene of the 70s. As the popularity of graffiti art flared in the 70's and 80's, Futura's work was shown alongside artists such as Basquiat and Keith Haring. As his style developed, he began designing, and has collaborated with numerous artists [...]

New York artist Futura has been at the top of the street-art game for years and 2009 was no different. Completing several high-profile  collaborations with Clark's and New Era, I'm definitely looking forward  to seeing what 2010 has in store for him. Check out this interview with Walrus TV that gives you a great background on how he got his start and a few sneak peaks of his latest work.