WATCH OUT FOR THE THIRD RAIL
The Exhibition, supported by Astrid Weindl, was the second event following the successful debut in 1997, All Start - Der Zug ist abgefahren.
Held at Hauptbahnhof (Central Train Station) in 1999, the exhibition showcased local artists, including Cemnoz, Neon, Nilse, Won, Sat One, Smal, Z-Rok, Paze, and Flin. DJ Explizit and Matthias Modica provided the music.
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ASTRID WEINDL
Astrid Weindl is the most central figure in the history of Munich's graffiti and street art scene. Since the mid 80s she has promoted and supported the development of Munich's graffiti artists and hip hop culture. Under her leadership, the youth cultural institution Die Färberei in Untergiesing became an internationally renowned meeting place for graffiti artists and the hip-hop scene. Often referred to as "Mama Graffiti," Weindl arranges commissions, creating platforms like Isart, or collaborating with the city on projects.
WERKSVIERTEL
The Werksviertel is an arts district that hosts a variety of cultural events and exhibitions, including concerts, performances and festivals. Once an industrial area housing the Pfanni potato product factory, the site evolved in the 1990s into a nightlife hub with the Kunstpark Ost and Kultfabrik, where graffiti artists from around the world painted the abandoned factory walls. Since the early 2010s, the area has been redeveloped into a creative, mixed-use neighborhood, blending residential, commercial, and cultural spaces while preserving its legacy as a street art mecca. Co-ordinated by Loomit and home to events such as the Hands Off The Wall Festival, the Werksviertel showcases a diverse range of works by local and international artists.
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WESIDE
IG @ulimightyweeny
A veteran of the old-school style writer scene, part of the mid generation, Weside is renowned for his vibrant and varied pieces found throughout the city. He frequently joins spray events, including the annual Neujahresverchromung.
After running the famous hip hop graffiti store Mighty Weeny in Schwabing for many years, he currently works in his studio as a tattoo artist.
WILDFANTA
IG @wildfanta
Wildfanta has been active for over three decades, belonging to the mid generation of Munich's graffiti scene. Known also as Fanta for his unique lettering style, Wildfanta mainly sprays wild style pieces with interlocking letters. He has contributed to legal graffiti and commissioned works, helping to sustain Munich's reputation as a hub for urban art. His art can be found across town, as he regularly participates and organizes spray jams.
WOGRA-M
Active since 25 years, artist group Wogra-M specialises in youth work. In addition to commissioned work for companies, the artists run workshops and graffiti courses and carry out educational work in youth centres to reduce illegal graffiti.
Workshop as part of the town festival in Pullach. Festival visitors were able to take part and help design the lettering "Jugend" ("Youth").
WONABC
wonabc.com, IG @won_abc
Won ABC is a pioneering German graffiti and street artist who began his career in 1984 with his first graffito.
"As a 4-year-old, my parents took me to a large Picasso exhibition, it was the first time I had seen such paintings. The cryptic mysticism, the magic and the power of the works made a deep impression on me even then and nurtured in me the desire to do something similar."
(Interview, BR puls, 2013)
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ilovegraffiti.de did a german podcast in 2022 with Won, PODCAST #065 – Graffiti, Dada, Fluxus - WON von der ABC Crew aus MÜNCHEN,
WRITERS CORNER MUNICH
The Writers Corner Munich (WCM) was founded in 2006 with local graffiti artists working legally across Munich. The group represents the interests of the scene to Munich authorities, municipalities and politicians in the Munich area.
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WWII
In 1945, US soldiers left their names, sometimes alongside a date or the name of their unit, in the cellar of the music school in Munich's art district. The cellar is closed to the public and has only been opened once.
