Explore our comprehensive archive dedicated to the intriguing world of ‘Nug’ in graffiti and street art. Delve into the history, stylistic influences, and the artists who have made their mark with this distinctive tag. Discover insightful articles analyzing the meaning behind the art, the techniques used, and the cultural context surrounding it. Whether you’re a seasoned graffiti enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this collection offers a fascinating journey into the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of urban art. Dive in and uncover the stories behind the spray cans and the walls they adorn.
Tags in a Mirror - Nug in Berlin
Last Saturday, famed Swedish graffiti performance artist Magnus Gustafsson aka Nug opened his Human Behaviour exhibition at Skalitzers Gallery in Berlin! Showing some crazy artworks of his Fine Lines series, Nug’s was it to explore the role of tagging within contemporary art… …and again he used a slightly different way in communicating his opinion and impression: Entering the exhibition’s second show room, visitors came in touch with kind of a nice tags in a mirror installation. Presenting two spray-painted lines (one painted with a cheap, one with an expensive can), following no recognizable patterns, the mirrors invited every viewer to play around, creating different impressions by changing angles and distances and combining lines on different mirrors virtually to an entire new image. ...
