STREET ARTISTS

Fab 5 Freddy Credited with spreading the influence of graffiti and rap beyond the Bronx, Fred Braithwaite is a well known hip hop pioneer. Got his name by targeting the No 5 subway train.

Lee Quinones Another key innovator in the early days of New York's street art. Moved from trains to canvas and his work is now in several permanent collections.

Keith Haring Began chalk drawing on New York's subways and progressed to painting the body of singer Grace Jones for a music video. Opened Pop Shop in 1980s to make his work accessible.

And one to look out for: Solveig A 10-year-old from Brighton. Acclaimed as "the young Picasso of street art".


-The Guardian
Augut 31 2009