KayOne
i-Aria 2013
Ocean House
An early Italian graffiti writer, KayOne, born in 1972, began painting on the street in 1988 at the age of 15. At that time in Milan, graffiti appeared only in the background of recycled American TV series.
Later, KayOne worked as an art director and artist, painting in Italy and abroad. He was struck by the great strength and the visual impact of graffiti writing and by the Hip Hop movement. His painting style is faithful to “old school” graffiti rather than contemporary variations, with bright colors, large dimensions, and a Hip Hop vibe.
KayOne says, “With my work I try to bring the taste of the road on a canvas; textured paintings, wall pieces extrapolated, decontextualized, testimony to the speed of the road, with its load of strength, color and life. “
Kay One like a buddhist monk lights his piece up, another burning piece by the one that brought it to you, Kay One & York , Destroy All Toys!!! Don't bite that style, wak toys!!!
Recent exhibitions include
Museo della Triennale, 54th and 55th Venice Biennale
Pirelli Skyscraper.
In 2017 he published his book “Vecchia Scuola - Graffiti Writing in Milan” with the publisher Drago dedicated to the birth of this culture in Milan between 1980 and the early 90s.