Unlike other graffiti crews who just slap up stickers for their own selfish purposes, ‘Smart‘ does it for the betterment of the community by shielding the kids from pornographic imagery and racial epithets. Someone on their “fan” blog posted the following “clarification”: “If you have ever noticed our stickers around on the streets, the only purpose was to cover something up that may have been offensive to the public.”
The Smart Crew “fan site” posted some photos of the collective’s latest “academic” achievements in Queens along with this seasons greeting: Read more »
Outshining the latest bunch of writers to hit up the Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg, the Smart Crew rolled out this very legible and comparatively big piece at the high profile spot.
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John Wiley & Sons, the publishers responsible for putting out those ‘For Dummies‘ series of books, sent a legal warning to the graffiti-based Smart Crew, claiming they’re infringing on the company’s trademark with this obvious parody painted on the side of a box truck in NYC. Read the full, sternly-worded letter below threatening legal action if the truck isn’t buffed. Read more »
When it snows like crazy in NYC, the MTA likes to keep some of their subway cars warm and toasty by parking them inside the tunnels or what graffiti writers refer to as layups. So naturally, with all the accumulation, the Smart Crew asked the MTA (via Twitter) if they would be providing additional “security measures” in the likelihood that “vandals decide to paint trains” to which they responded (via Twitter): Read more »
The Smart Crew has been sitting on some footage depicting their special graffiti alchemy for a few years, but are finally ready to unveil it to the world. As they note repeatedly and in capital letters, be careful when messing with this shit, it’s noxious. |Smart Crew|
Smart Crew skinned some exotic animals for a new pet shop piece in the Bronx, even spelling out their name in pelts: “Snakes, Muscular giraffes, Arrogant zebras, Retarded leopards, and Tigers.” |Smart Crew|
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While traveling in Madrid, a member of Queens-based Smart Crew faces the dilemma of sidebusting or continuing to roam the city in search of empty space to paint. |Smart Crew|
The street bombing Smart Crew has been aggressively pushing its philanthropic gift-giving program and staying true to the holiday spirit, even sent the redeemable cards to their mortal enemies, the NYPD’s Vandal Task Force, along with the the inspirational message above.
When the graffiti bombing ‘Smart Crew‘ isn’t out on the streets “providing the public with free art and entertainment” or helping disseminate art supplies via their fat tip vending machines, they’re reaching the community by other means, like this new charitable initiative: SMART CREW CARES. Hoping to highlight the positive aspects of graffiti and help those in need during recessionary times, the collective of property manipulating painters have set up “Donation/Redemption Centers” stocked with various items in a few locations throughout the city. For those in need, redeemable gift cards are being distributed throughout the city and recipients can claim one gift per voucher. Feel free to send the postcard/vouchers to family and friends or “eBay these limited edition cards for extra cash.” Check HERE for more info and a list of participating locations.
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