In a perfect world the name Vaughn Bodé would be as well known as Barak Obama. In the arenas of graffiti and underground art the Bodé name is a title of royalty that has been inspiring artists since before his death in 1975. Since then, his heir apparent Mark Bodé has carried on the family tradition to the fullest and has even taken it a step further to finish a few of his dad’s unfinished works. [Read more...]
Vaughn x Mark Bodé Jigsaw Puzzle + Commercial
Subway Art’s Martha Cooper Remixed (LA)
If you’re familiar with graffiti, you’re most likely more than familiar with the sacred street manuscript that is Subway Art. And if you’re up on Subway Art then you know who Martha Cooper is. Along with Henry Chalfant, she is quite possibly one of the most pertinent cultural catalysts of our time. Even outside of Subway Art her Hood Pass is certified and definitely lifetime, as she has been capturing and documenting urban lifestyles and cultures for over 60 years. From the infancy of hip hop culture, through the crack era and even up until now her unbiased eye for the freshest moment is still hard at work. It doesn’t look like she’s slowing down with age either.
The Original #Graffiti King: Vaughn Bode
Issue #1 of The Cheech Wizard comic book
In 2011 it’s safe to say that a good portion of our readers have no idea as to who or what Vaughn Bode is. Then there’s that 5% of our audience; the truly enlightened that know what time it is. For the curious, Vaughn Bode was 60s era underground comic illustrator, and the mind behind one of the biggest influences on graffiti culture to this day, The Cheech Wizard. [Read more...]
