120 pages Edited by Matheus Roque, Studio Hard Photographs by Matheus Roque, Kristina 21 x 14.8 cm Softcover Publisher: Auflage Edition 2025
Who wouldn’t want to be a toy again? Hardcore Vibes dives into the raw, unfiltered energy of graffiti’s early impulses, when spontaneity mattered more than polish, and every spray carried the thrill of discovery.
This zine celebrates the naïve power of distorted letters, uneven lines, wild color clashes, and sharp-witted words. Far from being mistakes, these gestures embody a freshness that seasoned artists often struggle to recapture.
Through tags, symbols, and improvised images scattered across housing projects, bridges, and abandoned warehouses, Hardcore Vibes raises a vital question: what truly makes style? Can originality exist without refinement, or does style only emerge through repetition and recognition?
Raw, restless, and thought-provoking, this publication captures the hardcore essence of graffiti, where freedom and imperfection collide.
