"Various Pieces" by Various Writers; See Tags 1984
USA

Doom ,  Dsee ,  Mero ,  Miami Oldschool Graffiti ,  Micro ,  Mind ,  Museum of Graffiti ,  Sar ,  Senik ,  Slip ,  Snair ,  Splash ,  Steel ,  USA Oldschool Graffiti ,  Zeec

Located on Fountainblue Blvd in Miami, "The Penit" was a huge building believed to have been an abandoned, patially constructed penintentiary, which played a critical role in Miami's graffiti history. Upon its discovery in the 1980s it became a safe haven for writing and practicing letter styles where early writers would paint, undisturbed from the risks that painting in the streets carried. Writers were able to see each other's creations in this defacto "Hall of Fame," featuring many of the most revered pieces of the time. Soon, the seemingly unlimited space on the building bacame scarce, so writers began to paint over older works, destroying some original art. These select photos are from the earliest days of the Fountainblue Penit, as well as it's smaller counterpart the Airport Penit, on NW 7th St. Also included, are images from the summer of 1985 from the Kendall Town & Country Mall, which while still under construction, hosted Miami's first graffiti contest on its perimeter wall. Top Row left to right: Steel (Galaxy Funk Crew), 1984. Photo by TMS One DS by Dsee (TSA Crew), 1985. Photo by Koze Bomb Squad by Mind & Slip (TBS crew), 1985. Photo by Koze MIddle Row left to right: Zeec (TNSB) 1985. Photo by Koze Cocaine by Mero and Micro (ATKM crew), 1986. Photo by Jose Parla Sin by Snair (VO5 crew), 1986. Photo credit: Dash167 Bottom Row left to right: Miami Vice by Splash (IBM crew) and Doom (VO5 crew), 1985. Photo by Koze Mr. Sarizm by Sar (A5 crew), 1985. Photo by Koze

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