Mai Jonone

This is book number 16 of the cult Drago series ż36 Chambersż with a collaboration by a creative couple: the urban art movement is the only avant ż garde movement of today so Jononeżs actions are an example of todayżs civil society and shows, by the way, that behind every strong man often there is a strong woman. In this book by old school graffiti writer Jonone will take the challenge of working in just black and white, with one color being inspired by the photos of his wife Maď Lucas. The challenges of doing something new and good are there for magic to happen by two artists living under the same roof. For the last 10 years, Maď Lucas has gone out into the streets with her husband, graffiti artist Jonone: photographing the African American and Hispanic youth who live and create hip hop style and culture in all its raw vitality. According to Maď Lucas, they are the strength and inspiration of contemporary high mix culture. Her photos are a homage to them: żYou shine, for yours and for us too. Let the street speak. Let the people shine.ż This is a celebration of another New York, Paris and Berlin. A new żWest Side storyż. Maď Lucasżs żNueva York.ż Urban Art is todayżs hottest trend in contemporary art, to the point that established museums such as Tate Modern (London), auction houses such as Artcurial (Paris) and Bonhams (London) are creating for the first time Street art auctions, that have included pieces by Jonone. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Madonna, Marilyn Manson among collectors. The mainstream of the minorities of the MTV generation is dominant in the contemporary imagery. Youth culture is the movement of todayżs world. This book series is a collectorżs item.