Richard Castro

GRAFFTV

Arts EN ↓ 396 episodes

Documenting the Past, Present and Future of Los Angeles Graffiti Culture

Author

Richard Castro

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Arts

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Latest episode

Dec 31, 2024

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Episodes

GAS MTA (Part 5) Dangers while out writing, practice to get better, motivation to push 101ER 09.08.2022

In today's clip, GAS MTA talks about some of the dangers he avoided while our writing during his career, he also speaks on practice and where to go to get better, lastly he talks about his motivation to keep writing and take it to another level. 

FISH Interview (Full Episode) Early life, graffiti career and the future. 03.08.2022

Fish Interview (Full Episode). The Graffiti legend discusses his early childhood in Los Angeles, making a mark for himself in Los Angeles Graffiti Culture and what the future holds for him. 

GAS MTA (Part 2) trouble with a Spraycan, and Sheik & Baser OTR LOD 03.08.2022

In today's clip, GAS MTA remembers getting into trouble with his first spray can. He also tells how SHEIK and BASER OTR LOD first introduce him to graffiti. 

GAS MTA (Part 1) settling in the Los Angeles and early artistic ability 01.08.2022

In today's clip, GAS MTA talks about his birthplace and moving around at a young age. He then goes on to detail one of his early artistic memories 

FISHE (Part 22 Final) Top 5 All Time List, and what the future holds 30.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE mentions his thoughts on the current graff scene. He also lists who's on his mount Rushmore of Los Angeles graffiti and what the future holds for him. 

FISHE (Part 21) on his art being added to the LACMA permanent collection. 28.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks about his artwork being added to the LACMA permanent collection and his parents reaction to the news. 

FISHE (Part 20) on what keeps him bombing, psychedelics and Maria Savina "La Maestra" 27.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks about what keep him bombing and he also touches on psychedelics and Maria Sabina "La Maestra"

FISHE (Part 19) His definition of All-City and members of this illustrious club. 26.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE gives his opinion on what All-City means and names a few in this elite club. He also talks about entering art school and his graffiti work ethic giving him an advantage. 

FISHE (Part 18) on the fundamentals new writers should learn 25.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE shares his opinion on fundamentals new writers should learn and how graffiti gave him an advantage in art school.

FISHE (Part 17) on encounters with Mexican and European Police for graffiti 21.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE recalls some of the countries hes visited for graffiti and how Mexican and European police treat graffiti crimes. 

FISHE (Part 16) remembers KUB KOG and talks about the Getty piece book project. 21.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks abut his friend KUB KOG and describes the type of person he was. He also makes mention of when he felt he had made his mark on graffiti culture. 

FISHE (Part 15) arrests, broken bones and billboards With KUB KOG 19.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE covers his run in's with the law and details injuries sustained while out painting. He also talks about celebrating with KUB KOG after completing a successful night of bombing Los Angeles.

FISHE (Part 14) stealing paint, and meeting other well know writers. 19.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE discusses stealing paint and he mentions a few writers he was excited to meet during his career. 

FISHE (Part 13) on what drove him to push forward and elevate his graffiti game. 13.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks about what motivated him to keep pushing forward in graffiti. 

FISHE (Part 12) recalls the day he learned AYER had passed away. 12.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE remembers receiving the call AYER had passed away, and his emotions following the news. He also recognizes AYERS contribution to Los Angeles graffiti history. 

FISHE (Part 11) developing and exploring his own style, and AYER joining KOG. 11.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talk about the influences that helped him explore different styles, he also thinks back to when AYER joined KOG.

FISHE (Part 10) joining LTS, and their original members. Ending KOG and their ferocious comeback. 07.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE recalls joining L.T.S. and names some of their original members. He also mentions how KOG was ended, and the crews ferocious comeback.

FISHE (Part 9) reveals his original name, reinvents himself and starts writing FISHE. 06.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE reveals his original name which he took to prominence first. He then details reinventing his style and finding a new name which begins the FISHE era. 

FISHE (Part 8) 29C first recruits, RETNA arrives in highschool, and KOG History 05.07.2022

In today's clip, FISHE mentions his first recruits once he takes control of the 29C. He also recalls RETNA arriving in high school and shares some KOG History.

FISHE (Part 7) joining the 29C, thier history and taking over their leadership. 30.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks about moving on to high school and joining the 29C, he also details taking over their leadership. 

FISHE (Part 6) meeting a young AYER UCLA, and the tag-banging era. 29.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE remembers meeting a young AYER UCLA and describes his personality. He also takes a look back at the tag banging era in graffiti. 

FISHE (Part 5) origins of the U.C.L.A. crew, and stealing cars to attend meetings at fairfax. 28.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE recalls when the U.C.L.A. crew was created and tells stories of stealing his parents car to attend the first meetings. 

FISHE (Part 4) reveals his first name, practicing to improve and what graff was like in the mid 90's. 27.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE talks about when he first picked up a marker, he also reveals the first name he ever wrote. We then get into what graffiti was like in the mid 90's. 

FISHE (Part 3) on his attraction to graff, his succesfull DJ career and deciding between the two. 24.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE goes on to talk about what attracted him to graffiti. He also mentions his early success as a DJ and rave producer. Eventually a time comes when he has to pick one, over the other. 

FISHE (Part 2) recalls the first writers he saw up in the streets, Hex's shop on Melrose and remebers Pat Taylor. 23.06.2022

In today's clip, FISHE mentions the first writers he saw catching tags in the street, he also talks about hanging out at Hex's shop on Melrose, and goes on to reminisce about a big influence in his early life, Pat Taylor.

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