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[[File:Kate Middleton & baby painting.jpg|thumb|Graffiti mural of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge painted by Graffiti Kings, 2013<ref>{{cite news|title=Graffiti artist paints Royal baby|url=http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-07-20/graffiti-artist-paints-royal-baby/|publisher=[[ITV Network|ITV]]|date=20 July 2013}}</ref>]] |
[[File:Kate Middleton & baby painting.jpg|thumb|Graffiti mural of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge painted by Graffiti Kings, 2013<ref>{{cite news|title=Graffiti artist paints Royal baby|url=http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-07-20/graffiti-artist-paints-royal-baby/|publisher=[[ITV Network|ITV]]|date=20 July 2013}}</ref>]] |
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'''Graffiti Kings''' is a [[commercial graffiti]] and [[street art]] company based on [[Leake Street]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/graffiti-kings-graffiti-and-street-art-workshops |title=Graffiti Kings: Graffiti and Street Art Workshops |date=26 February 2014 |publisher=Timeout}}</ref> The company provided spraycan artwork and branding to major international brands<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/jul/18/graffiti-artist-adidas-banned-olympic|title=Graffiti artist who worked for Adidas is banned from Olympic Games venues|date=2012-07-18|author=Esther Addley, Sandra Laville and Ben Quinn|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> including Microsoft, Red Bull and Adidas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Police raid homes and arrest graffiti artists in pre-emptive Olympic swoop|url=https://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/police-raid-homes-and-arrest-graffiti-artists-in-pre-emptive-olympic-swoop/|publisher=TnT Magazine|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> 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> |
'''Graffiti Kings''' is a [[commercial graffiti]] and [[street art]] company based on [[Leake Street]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/graffiti-kings-graffiti-and-street-art-workshops |title=Graffiti Kings: Graffiti and Street Art Workshops |date=26 February 2014 |publisher=Timeout}}</ref> The company provided spraycan artwork and branding to major international brands<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/jul/18/graffiti-artist-adidas-banned-olympic|title=Graffiti artist who worked for Adidas is banned from Olympic Games venues|date=2012-07-18|author=Esther Addley, Sandra Laville and Ben Quinn|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> including Microsoft, Red Bull and Adidas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Police raid homes and arrest graffiti artists in pre-emptive Olympic swoop|url=https://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/police-raid-homes-and-arrest-graffiti-artists-in-pre-emptive-olympic-swoop/|publisher=TnT Magazine|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> 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> |
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==Clientele== |
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Their clients may want them to provide graffiti workshops/team building activities for kid & adults, live graffiti art performances for birthdays & bar/bat mitzvahs, product marketing, custom artwork for vehicles & graffiti murals. |
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==Graffiti Vehicles== |
==Graffiti Vehicles== |
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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 provided spraycan artwork and branding to major international brands[3] including Microsoft, Red Bull and Adidas.[4] Graffiti Kings represents around 30 artists.[5]
Graffiti Vehicles
Graffiti Kings give the London Tonight Olympic cab a whole new look with vibrant colours. The cab was used by London Tonight presenter Ben Scotchbrook to interview the public and get their views on the 2012 Olympic games.[6]
Green campaigner Mr Peg from Croydon commissioned the Graffiti Kings to paint his chip fat powered eco bus before it went on a worldwide tour to help promote low carbon use..[7]
Live Performances
Graffiti Kings take part in a live online hashtag campaign that was featured on the Sony Facebook & Twitter social media sites.[8][non-primary source needed]
Graffiti Kings produce a live piece of art in front of shoppers to help launch the opening of a new store in Trinity Leeds.[9][10]
Graffiti Workshops
Students from South Worcestershire College work with the Graffiti Kings to paint a colouful mural in their youth centre.[11]
Graffiti Kings help the visitors at the National Railway Museum produce graffiti murals over 2 weeks.[12]
Graffiti Kings hold graffiti workshops at the Banksy Tunnel in London.
History
Graffiti Kings was founded in 1999 as a movement by London graffiti artist Darren Cullen, also known as SER. Graffiti Kings became an organised business in 2007.[14][15]
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.
- ^ "Police raid homes and arrest graffiti artists in pre-emptive Olympic swoop". TnT Magazine. 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Colourful Characters: Graffiti Kings". Completely London. 28 June 2011.
- ^ "London Tonight launch Olympic cab". ITV News. 10 August 2012.
- ^ "Croydon green campaigner plans world tour in chip fat powered bus". Croydon Guardian. 1 September 2009.
- ^ "Have you heard about the Studio Duo online event tomorrow". Sony. 11 July 2013.
- ^ "Trinity opens T-shirt Store with Graffiti Kings this Saturday". LeedsUnCut. 13 December 2013.
- ^ "Graffiti Kings help launch flasghip TSHIRT store in Leeds". Bdaily. 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Students work with Graffiti Kings for local youth club". South Worcestershire College.
- ^ "Graffiti artwork on show at NRM". Completely London. 8 August 2012.
- ^ "Artist Darren Cullen creates mural of Kate Middleton and royal baby on wall at Brookland Lake". KM Group. 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Interview: Graffiti Kings". UK Street Art. 30 July 2010.
- ^ "From vandalism to street legal". The Croydon Guardian. 7 December 2001. Retrieved 8 February 2012.