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Graffiti Kings was founded in 1991 by graffiti artist [[Darren Cullen]], also known as SER.<ref>{{cite news|title=Artist Darren Cullen creates mural of Kate Middleton and royal baby on wall at Brookland Lake|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/news/at-last-the-birth-of-3601/|publisher=[[KM Group]]|date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Cullen was asked by [[Merton London Borough Council]] to run graffiti workshops. The youth work was officially evaluated by the [[British Government]] body the [[DETR]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/31134.from_vandalism_to_street_legal/ |title=From vandalism to street legal |date=7 December 2001 |publisher=The Croydon Guardian |accessdate=8 February 2012}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=March 2014}} |
Graffiti Kings was founded in 1991 by graffiti artist [[Darren Cullen]], also known as SER.<ref>{{cite news|title=Artist Darren Cullen creates mural of Kate Middleton and royal baby on wall at Brookland Lake|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/news/at-last-the-birth-of-3601/|publisher=[[KM Group]]|date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Cullen was asked by [[Merton London Borough Council]] to run graffiti workshops. The youth work was officially evaluated by the [[British Government]] body the [[DETR]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/31134.from_vandalism_to_street_legal/ |title=From vandalism to street legal |date=7 December 2001 |publisher=The Croydon Guardian |accessdate=8 February 2012}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=March 2014}} Graffiti Kings represents around 30 artists.<ref>{{cite news|title=Colourful Characters: Graffiti Kings|url=http://www.completelylondon.co.uk/colourful-characters-graffiti-kings/|publisher=Completely London|date=28 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Interview: Graffiti Kings|url=http://www.ukstreetart.co.uk/interview-graffiti-kings/|publisher=UK Street Art|date=30 July 2010}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Company type | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial graffiti |
| Founder | Darren Cullen |
| Headquarters | Leake Street, London, U.K. |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | GraffitiKings.co.uk |
Graffiti Kings is a commercial graffiti and street art company based on Leake Street in London.[2] The company has provided artwork and branding to major international brands.[3]
History
Graffiti Kings was founded in 1991 by graffiti artist Darren Cullen, also known as SER.[4] Cullen was asked by Merton London Borough Council to run graffiti workshops. The youth work was officially evaluated by the British Government body the DETR.[5][failed verification] Graffiti Kings represents around 30 artists.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Graffiti artist paints Royal baby". ITV. 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Graffiti Kings: Graffiti and Street Art Workshops". Timeout. 26 February 2014.
- ^ Esther Addley, Sandra Laville and Ben Quinn (2012-07-18). "Graffiti artist who worked for Adidas is banned from Olympic Games venues". The Guardian.
- ^ "Artist Darren Cullen creates mural of Kate Middleton and royal baby on wall at Brookland Lake". KM Group. 20 July 2013.
- ^ "From vandalism to street legal". The Croydon Guardian. 7 December 2001. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "Colourful Characters: Graffiti Kings". Completely London. 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Interview: Graffiti Kings". UK Street Art. 30 July 2010.