Vandals in Control
After the below turned up in a shoebox under my bed after a recent cleaning spell, I got to thinking about VIC crew...
The excellent @149th St has the story on Vandals in Control:
"In the late 1990s the VIC crew made a come back. The revitalized VIC crew included veteran members like PEAK and PG (rip) as well as newer generation writers such as ADER. The female writers DIVA, HOPE and DONA were also counted among the ranks. Members like PEAK, REVS, and ADER implemented a tunnel bombing campaign. Armed with bucket paint and rollers they painted the walls of many NYC subway tunnels. DONA, EZO, PEAK, DIVA and HOPE contributed to a street bombing effort which included roller letters, tags and throw-ups. The crew also painted many elaborate murals throughout the city."
Although a lot of VIC work has long since disappeared, you can still spot the odd wall here and there.
For more NYC graffiti history from the guys behind @149th St, be sure to pick up your copy of Graffiti New York.
The excellent @149th St has the story on Vandals in Control:
"In the late 1990s the VIC crew made a come back. The revitalized VIC crew included veteran members like PEAK and PG (rip) as well as newer generation writers such as ADER. The female writers DIVA, HOPE and DONA were also counted among the ranks. Members like PEAK, REVS, and ADER implemented a tunnel bombing campaign. Armed with bucket paint and rollers they painted the walls of many NYC subway tunnels. DONA, EZO, PEAK, DIVA and HOPE contributed to a street bombing effort which included roller letters, tags and throw-ups. The crew also painted many elaborate murals throughout the city."
Although a lot of VIC work has long since disappeared, you can still spot the odd wall here and there.
For more NYC graffiti history from the guys behind @149th St, be sure to pick up your copy of Graffiti New York.
posted by Luna Park at
4:03 PM
