Graffiti Writing in Italy: A Cult Book Returns
Alessandro Mininno has released a new edition of 'Graffiti Writing in Italy 1989-2021', a cult text that originally aimed to explain the cryptic subculture of graffiti writing to a general audience. The book, published by bruno in Venice, spans 320 pages and costs €25. It features a comprehensive survey of the movement's key personalities and trains, highlighting Italy's unique train-bombing scene due to its extensive railway network and relatively weak repressive activity. Mininno, a consultant for cultural institutions and curator of several writing exhibitions, including 'MI NAME IS' at Triennale Bovisa in Milan, emphasizes that writing cannot be contained in galleries or books—it lives on the streets. The book will be presented at Base in Milan on November 20 during The Art Chapter, with Mininno in conversation with curator Davide Giannella and historian Guido Guerzoni. A second presentation will take place at Triennale on December 4.
Key facts
- Alessandro Mininno authored 'Graffiti Writing in Italy 1989-2021'.
- The book is published by bruno in Venice, 320 pages, €25, ISBN 9788899058579.
- First edition became a cult object sold at high prices online.
- Mininno has curated writing exhibitions since 2003, including 'MI NAME IS' at Triennale Bovisa.
- Italy's train-bombing scene is highlighted due to 26,500 km of railway and weak repression.
- Book presentation at Base, Milan, on November 20, 2021, with Davide Giannella and Guido Guerzoni.
- Second presentation at Triennale on December 4, 2021.
- Mininno states writing cannot be arrested or frozen in galleries, museums, or books.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Mininno
- D*Face
- Alexone
- Marco Klefisch
- Peeta
- Snitch
- Zeus
- Davide Giannella
- Guido Guerzoni
- Nicola Bacchetti
Institutions
- Triennale Bovisa
- Base
- The Art Chapter
- bruno
- Artribune
- NABA
Locations
- Italy
- Milan
- Venice
- Venezia Lido
- Naples
- Milano