34 pages Edited by the Dutch Graffiti Library 29,7 x 21 cm Language: English Paperback Publisher: Dutch Graffiti Library and STRAAT Limited edition of 300 copies 2026
The Essence presents a selection of works that highlight the intentions, codes, and foundations of graffiti and offer insight into its abstract and conceptual dimensions. More than a traditional catalog, this book explores the fundamental elements of graffiti—tags, lines, movement, and repetition—revealing it as a structured visual language. Drawing from the archives of the Dutch Graffiti Library, it offers a focused and thoughtful perspective rather than a chronological overview. Balancing history and contemporary insight, this publication invites readers to look beyond the surface and understand what truly defines graffiti.
