GKAE

“Graffiti has nothing to do with Jesus Christ, man. My graffiti has nothing to do with poverty, because I came from a good family. They taught me right from wrong. It’s just, I choose to do this. This is what makes me feel good. This is what I like to do, and I’m going to do it no matter what.” – GKAE, 1995

GKAE terrorized Los Angeles with his graffiti in the 1990s. Now his first book was published. You can dive deep into his work with over 750 photos, get an idea of just how active GKAE was. A detailed essay and a lot of comments to the photos to better understand the situation at that time or spots. Like hundreds of crazy bridge and freeway spots he made. The highlight at the end of this 360-paged hardcover is the The Prison Files chapter, printed on completly different paper, that makes you feel like you are in a different episode. The part is full with his thoughts, letters, sketches, or bills from the government he made in prison. That makes you feel like you were there.

“Today marks exactly one year of being locked up. A day of mixed emotions. Happy cos one year is done but pissed cos it’s one year lost. – All in all it’s just another day.” – GKAE, 2000

360 pages, 22,3 x 28,6 cm, hardcover, different papers
Edition size: 500
Language: English
Release date: 2026
Publisher: BEYOND THE STREETS