Writing Our World – Graffiti Manifesto (Ruyzdael Publishing) traces the roots and convictions of the WOW Crew, formed in the late 1980s between Amsterdam and Utrecht during the first European graffiti wave. Built on anonymity, consistency and a refusal to commercialise, WOW has stayed active for more than 35 years — guided by shared codes, humour and persistence.

This publication is not a retrospective but a manifesto. It celebrates and marks the 35 years long camaraderie amongst and some of the crews’ trusties. Eighty pages of recent work, words and images shaped by decades of development and dedication. It’s about Now. Not Yesterday. 

Each copy is signed and numbered 1–350. (You snooze, you loose)

The launch on December 18 is a one-night-only event at W139 — part book release, part installation, part celebration — with music, visuals and a live performance by co-author Nov York. The publication is available for sale.

Thursday 18 December — 17:00-22:00
Main momentum at 19:30

Text of the manifesto refined and upgraded by King Dr. Edward Birrrzin-ice cold 149.

Supported by the Jaap Harten Fonds.