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Darco Only a few of the original graffiti kings have remained actively painting since hip-hops global genesis. But Darco from the European city of Paris has done that and more. One of the founding fathers of the Euro scene he was instrumental in defining its style. A founding member of the legendary crew FBI with notable writers like, Loomit, Neon, Bomber, Chintz, Daim, Gawky etc, he is also a member of the American crew United Artists and Australian crew 21st Century. Darco has constantly pushed the 26 letters of the alphabet into infinite combinations of complex design. A global forerunner of ‘cali-graffiti’ he has promoted, encouraged and burned on every corner of the globe. This year sees Darco touring the land of Australia, with exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, not to mention burner murals on walls throughout the continent. Mixing old school foundation and innovating the prophetic, come and witness the funk of a true graff legend. 'When I could not even spell the word 'graffiti' he had already painted murals in Paris, Munich and NYC" –CanTwo "He is an inspiration to me as well as countless others. He is a dope writer and he's still going. I admire that"-Tkid “A virtuoso master of wildstyle” – Henry Chalfant Background > The Australian tour would coincide with the sale of the book 'Darco: Code Art' the 3rd in the Wasted Talent series from out of Europe. Darco is one of the main fathers of Euro graff scene, and has pretty much defined the Parisian style. He was instrumental in creating the worldwide graff networks, and is supported by some of the original graff kings from New York; such as Seen, Tkid and Poem. He has toured quite extensively over the years and has developed a strong relationship and a lot of respect from the Australian hip-hop community. He's done numerous commissions throughout the world, and has done some very high profile ones in Paris such as in the Louvre. Bio > Born in Germany in 1968, Darco was raised in the Paris suburbs where, at the beginning of the 80s, he became interested in Graffiti and he quickly developed a personal style that was in many ways similar to “3D” graphic art notably in the way he outlined his work. A Graffiti pioneer in France, he specialized in lettering, and quickly became a trend-setter for a whole generation of European artists. A leading-light in the Graffiti world, Darco was one of the first writers to vindicate and assume total responsibility for his status as artist/author. Since 1984, Darco has left his name in spray paint on every surface he considered worthy of his mark and in just a handful of years he has become the leading trendsetter in European graffiti styles. Rigorously aesthetical and a true devotee of writing and lettering, Darco is a forerunner whose tortured style combines a burgeoning creativeness with typical Germanic meticulousness. Of Franco-German origins, Darco is an international graffiti artist who has traveled worldwide on a quasi-mystical quest for the perfect letter. Wasted Talent Book Launch > Code Art The aim of the WASTED TALENT collection is to show graffiti in a fresh and innovative light. This new collection is a series of portraits consisting of graffiti artists with different styles, cultures and backgrounds, still up in the game at the top of their art. The book shows their works and evolution during a defined period. This collection lets us discover the talented works of writers, to approach the realm of artists who feel the need to paint and to understand why it becamea lifestyle to them. After the two first books dedicated to DIZE, NASTY&SLICE, DARCO opens up the doors of his very secret universe as a pioneer and icon of worldwide graffiti. It’s been a long time since his pairs showed him respect. Nevertheless his universe belongs mysterious for many. DARCO CODE ART helps us to decrypt his way of life. Event Locations > October - November ‘06 Sydney > presented by adidas and The Urban store China Heights Gallery - 20.10.06 www.chinaheights.com Melbourne > presented by adidas and Dakota 501 Wooden Shadow Gallery - 27.10.06 www.woodentoy.com www.woodentoymagazine.com Brisbane > presented by adidas and Universal store Studio 454 – 3.11.06 Darco has hooked up with adidas Australia and key stores within the 3 states. Find him in stores the day after the event for book signings and exclusive customized giveaways.

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