{"author":"Jan Brennenstuhl","categories":["Graffiti, Marker \u0026 Spray Cans"],"cover":{"alt":"1UP Crew: Subway Bombing in Berlin \"Unlike U\" Documentary","height":840,"src":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/1up-subway-graffiti-action/1up-graffiti-train.jpg","width":1880},"credit":"","date":"2011-02-08T16:25:23Z","description":"Berlin's 1UP crew pushes the boundaries of graffiti with daring subway actions captured in the \"Unlike U\" documentary. Explore their audacious style and the impact it has on the city's urban art scene.","html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerlin\u0026rsquo;s 1UP crew is legendary in the city\u0026rsquo;s graffiti scene, known for their bold and daring actions that push the boundaries of urban art.\u003c/strong\u003e Their work can be found throughout Berlin, often in seemingly impossible-to-reach locations, showcasing their skill and fearlessness.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis notoriety caught the attention of the filmmakers behind \u003ca href=\"https://www.urbanartcore.com/unlike-u-trainwriting-in-berlin/\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;Unlike U\u0026rdquo;\u003c/a\u003e, a documentary exploring Berlin\u0026rsquo;s train-writing subculture. The film features a thrilling sequence showcasing 1UP\u0026rsquo;s audacious style: a subway bombing in broad daylight.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"external-video\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo / YouTube\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe YouTube player loads only when you choose to load it; YouTube then receives your connection information.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inStWL3xwPU\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eWatch on YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" data-video-src=\"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/inStWL3xwPU\" data-video-title=\"YouTube video referenced by 1UP Crew: Subway Bombing in Berlin \u0026#34;Unlike U\u0026#34; Documentary\" hidden\u003eLoad YouTube player\u003c/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-player\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"a-daring-subway-action\"\u003eA Daring Subway Action\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a scene captured on the \u0026ldquo;Unlike U\u0026rdquo; DVD extras, a group of around ten masked individuals descends upon a moving train at the Oskar-Helene-Heim station. With incredible speed and precision, they execute their graffiti attack, leaving a massive 1UP tag in their wake – all within a mere two minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene highlights the crew\u0026rsquo;s meticulous planning and execution, as well as their disregard for authority. As the police arrive, they are greeted by a defiant 1UP tag, a symbol of the crew\u0026rsquo;s unwavering commitment to their art.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"art-or-vandalism\"\u003eArt or Vandalism?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis daring action raises questions about the boundaries of art and vandalism, and the role of graffiti in urban spaces.\u003c/strong\u003e While some may see it as a nuisance or defacement of public property, others view it as a form of self-expression and a vibrant addition to the urban landscape.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1UP crew\u0026rsquo;s actions, as documented in \u0026ldquo;Unlike U,\u0026rdquo; offer a glimpse into the world of Berlin\u0026rsquo;s graffiti subculture and the dedication of those who risk it all to leave their mark on the city.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@UnlikeUberlin\"\u003emore \u0026ldquo;Unlike U\u0026rdquo; videos\u003c/a\u003e directly on Youtube!\u003c/p\u003e\n","markdown":"\n\n\n\n**Berlin's 1UP crew is legendary in the city's graffiti scene, known for their bold and daring actions that push the boundaries of urban art.** Their work can be found throughout Berlin, often in seemingly impossible-to-reach locations, showcasing their skill and fearlessness.\n\nThis notoriety caught the attention of the filmmakers behind [\"Unlike U\"](https://www.urbanartcore.com/unlike-u-trainwriting-in-berlin/), a documentary exploring Berlin's train-writing subculture. The film features a thrilling sequence showcasing 1UP's audacious style: a subway bombing in broad daylight.\n\n[Video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inStWL3xwPU)\n\n## A Daring Subway Action\n\nIn a scene captured on the \"Unlike U\" DVD extras, a group of around ten masked individuals descends upon a moving train at the Oskar-Helene-Heim station. With incredible speed and precision, they execute their graffiti attack, leaving a massive 1UP tag in their wake – all within a mere two minutes.\n\nThe scene highlights the crew's meticulous planning and execution, as well as their disregard for authority. As the police arrive, they are greeted by a defiant 1UP tag, a symbol of the crew's unwavering commitment to their art.\n\n## Art or Vandalism?\n\n**This daring action raises questions about the boundaries of art and vandalism, and the role of graffiti in urban spaces.** While some may see it as a nuisance or defacement of public property, others view it as a form of self-expression and a vibrant addition to the urban landscape.\n\nThe 1UP crew's actions, as documented in \"Unlike U,\" offer a glimpse into the world of Berlin's graffiti subculture and the dedication of those who risk it all to leave their mark on the city.\n\nYou can find [more \"Unlike U\" videos](https://www.youtube.com/@UnlikeUberlin) directly on Youtube!\n","tags":["Documentary Film","Berlin","Subway Art","1UP"],"title":"1UP Crew: Subway Bombing in Berlin \"Unlike U\" Documentary","url":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/1up-subway-graffiti-action/"}