The blog will continue for the legend IZ the Wiz

T.A.G at the Grand Palais
March 27 - April 26 2009
South-East Gallery - Entrance Door H
The Nave
The south-east gallery is one of the best-kept secrets of the Grand Palais. Currently closed to the public, this 700 m2 (7,500 sq. ft.) area is due to be restored and developed to host events that will be held parallel to the Nave’s ongoing programme. From March 27 to April 26, as it awaits refurbishment, the south-east gallery will be covered with graffiti! Selected by architect Alain-Dominique Gallizia, 300 of the world’s most significant T.A.G. (tag and graffiti) works will be in their element against the rough backdrop of the undecorated walls of the gallery, forming the most important testimony to street art for over three generations.

Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Full admission: 5 € - Reduced admission (students and registered job-seekers): 3 €
Entrance is free for children under 12

Photos From Hypequest

Check out new work by IZ the Wiz @ DirtyPilot.com on Feb 16th, 2009

Upperplayground is finishing up their sale this Sunday Janurary 25th. They have some IZtheWiz shirts available right here https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/is_the_wiz_1813

The Weapons of Mass Destruction group show featured New York graffiti artists from the 1970s and 80s. The show included Iz the Wiz, Stan 153, Ghost, Blade, and Cope-2.

IZ THE WIZ: All time all-city king
Aliases: IZZY, CI (CRAZY IZ), IKE 327, CLICK
Started:1972
Primary affiliations: TMB, POG, TOP, 3YB, TC
Local origin: Queens, NY
Main lines: ALL CITY

Iz The Wiz is without question one of New York City’s most prolific writers of all time. He holds the title of the All time All City King of New York City Subways, and only one person holds that prestigious honor. In aka Kill 3 is credited with the most extensive all-city bomb in NYC during 1975 and 76, but Iz was the longest reigning all-city king in NYC history, taking the title many times throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Iz was well known for his throw-ups in the mid 1970s on the IND and BMT subway divisions. In the late 1970s he broadened his focus by working on top-to-bottoms, burners and scenery whole cars on the prestigious 2 and 5 lines of the IRT subway division. During this period he simultaneously maintained all-city throw-up king status. He painted for a variety of top level crews. He has served as president of The Master Blasters and the Queens division of Prisoners Of Graffiti. He has also painted for The Odd Partners, The Crew, The Three Yard Boys and others too numerous to mention. Iz appeared in the documentary film Style Wars and portrayed a transit police detective in the film Wild Style. His work has been displayed in museums and galleries throughout the world. Iz played a major role in the development of writing and provided inspiration for every generation of writer that exists. Hailing from Queens Iz took over the city subway system line by line. During his career, there was a time when he was doing at least 100 throw-ups every night, for an entire year. The dedication and love for writing is apparent in all of his works, from the burners on the trains, to the sketches on paper, and the canvases that capture the essence of writing, Iz often drops little side notes next to his the pieces, a little message that takes a minute to sink in and when it does, you always get a grin. Iz is also known for his epic role played in the film Style Wars. His witty remarks remain some of the most quoted words and phrases in the writing lexicon. When just the words you have said 20 years ago are recognized and used in current conversations, you have successfully made your mark in the world. In the film Iz was asked “when will you stop”, and he replied “will come back every now and then to let people know I am still around.” The true beauty is the fact that he never left and continues to bless the people with gems that capture the essence of what graffiti writing all about.

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So with the blog format we can bring you a lot more content within izthewiz.com. We will also publish stories about IZ or growing up seeing iz, etc. Also if you have pics send them in…