Ever since the first tags rolled out on the subway trains in New York, graffiti has grown into a global culture. Few names have survived the test of time – but BLADE is one of them.
With over fifty years in the game, he is one of the true pioneers, a true King of Graffiti and one of the pillars of the style we all recognize today.
His iconic bubble letters are a natural part of graffiti history and have inspired generations of writers around the world. Through legendary books like Subway Art, BLADE became a name forever etched in culture.
Now we are proud to present ICONIC Series #5 – BLADE: Portia Ogburn-Red (Gold 2095 Blood Orange).
The design is deeply personal: the photo of the classic 70s train was taken by BLADE himself, and in the background you can see the house where he grew up – completely by chance. The color is named after his late wife, Portia Ogburn, making it a powerful symbolic work of love, history and passion for art. Check out the video for an interview with Blade, King of Graff.