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PHASE2 - Pioneer of Graffiti history

Often referred to as a father of style PHASE2 is considered by many to be one of the most significant painters of the aerosol art movement. In the early 1970s PHASE2 was a key figure, helping to pioneer the creation and reinterpretation of new letter forms. Many present day aerosol paintings across the globe are clearly derivative of integrations and embellishments created by PHASE.

He was president of the prestigious INDs crew as well as the Bronx chapter of the Ex-Vandals. He was a major force in creating a visual look for Hip Hop. He was one of Hip Hop’s first major underground graphic designers. He designed promotional flyers and posters for early hip hop’s top acts such as Kool Herc and Grand Master Flash.

He is the founder IGT TIMES, the first magazine dedicated to Aerosol art. He is also the author of Style from the Underground a perspective on the evolution aerosol art’s development.

Phase2 biography