Who the Hell Is Jim Joe?
A graffiti writer gone rogue? Vandal with Down Syndrome? At this point, it’s too early to tell, but whoever he is (not likely a she), the word’s getting out on the streets of NYC and in the subways. Update: Jim Joe speaks—in the comments—here’s his website.
Photos: ANIMALNewYork
by Bucky Turco on February 15, 2010 at 12:54 pm
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YOU DONT HAVE TO FLOSS ALL YOUR TEETH, JUST THE ONES YOU WANT TO KEEP
jim joe owns Montreal too.
I guess graffiti in NY no longer needs to have style, longevity or originality to get media attention, huh?
I'm all for expression and public art, but this is the type of stuff I purposely avoid eye contact with – it's insulting to graffiti.
At least you can read it.
yeah, this stuff is no good, and doesn't need to receive any attention. lame.
Jay is correct: no ratty sofa, chipped particleboard cabinet, or busted refrigerator left out by the curb for disposal was safe in MTL this summer. jim joe went all-refuse.
all the ladies love Jim Joe
@Echo: I beg to differ. S/He is writing with his own can. It's original, subtle, typographical, comical and beautiful. I recommend looking at his website to see more of Jim Joe's work.
YO JIM JOE. YOUR SHIT IS WACK AS FUCK I THINK ITS TIME FOR YOU TO GIVE IT UP. PLUS YOUR PHOTOS ARE CRAP. PLEASE STOP JIM JERK OFF JOE. THANKS.
Should I go back to the shark tag?
I SAW HIM!
I was on 16th an 7th ave, he wrote, "My friends think I'm a fool, my friends think I'm a fool- Jim Joe" in silver marker on a discarded couch. Then he took a picture of it and walked away.
I saw Jim Joe on Bleeker and Jones a few weeks ago and knew it was him after he wrote on a US Postal Service Mailbox. It was one of the best moments of my life. I took a picture of him with my cell phone. It was kind of like a celebrity siting but better because only special New Yorkers know of him. AMAZING.
he is pretty funny and i do appreciate the random shite he writes all over the place. it just makes me laugh
no talent loser. this is the kind of pointless graffiti that pisses people off in to hating graffiti and talented writers. please stop. give it up. And to other that see it, please take a moment to buff or cover JIM JOE every chance you get.
I think it's hilarious.
check the blog
yo
iknowjimjoe.blogspot.com
On Madison between 32 and 33, there are two. On says “Stay my friend” and the other says “Walk with me please.” I don’t know, I kind of like it… I find it sort of inspirational.
St. Marks Place, a sidewalk stone taken out of the sidewalk and propped up saying "This one lives forever… JIM JOE" made me smirk, that one I like
maybe he's a killer
your work is a true work of art.
youre not as concerned about having your name seen but
its the message you give that entitles your name to be known
hey jim joe
you are a big faggot
echo I feel you!
I'm from montreal, see his shit, cause we can literally call it that, and…it pisses me off.
dont give credit to toys damnit
nice one on ludlow… http://www.flickr.com/photos/robgorski/5126589029…
I dont know how you think work done by Jim Joe is garbage. I visited new york for a week, and out of all the work i saw his was the most exciting to find. Its simple. He finds the most randomest places for it. Not like most of the retarded grafitti artist i saw, You only see his like every 3-5 blocks. People who put their "name" on every damn light/sign/wall is retarded. You cant read it, and it looks stupid.
Hey Jim Joe,
I produced a music video for a Brooklyn based neo-soul artist named Charles Bradley anyway, we used a shot of your work in it and I thought you'd want to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTy7ugrSFz4
all my 5 kids are way into Jim Joe. Makes our city trips/walks fun to discover. Like easter eggs
certainly like your web-site but you have to take a look at the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to inform the reality on the other hand I will definitely come back again.
I have an idea what it is like to be Jim Joe!