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Tagging
The first form af graffiti in New York was known as "tagging" -
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Murals
Writers also began to compete on skill, and many new styles were born. In the late 70s murals began to appear around the city -
New York Times
In 1971, Taki 183 even made the New York Times and became the first famous graffiti writer in the city. -
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Stared using spray cans
From 1971 to 1974, writers started using spray cans and making throw ups.Throw ups are quickly done bubble letters or very simple pieces using only two colors -
Declared war on graffiti
in 1972, the mayor og New York City declared war on graffiti. The New York authoriries started what is known as "the buff" - a major effort to clean the city og graffiti. -
Fever pitch
Writers organized in crews, and by the summer og 1980, competition between crews had reached fever pitch. -
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Particularly tough time for writers
The years 1980 to 1985 stand out as a particularly tough time for writers. The buff had made it harder to find a location to write and the laws against graffiti became tougher.