Martha Cooper
Personal Information
Description
Martha Cooper (born March 9, 1943) is an American photojournalist. She is best known for documenting the New York City graffiti scene of the 1970s and 1980s.
Books
Subway Art
New afterwords continue the story, tracing the decline of the subway and graffiti scene in the late 1980s to its unexpected rebirth as a global art movement.
We b* girlz
"In 1985, B-Boys were all the rage, but where were the girls? Fast-forward twenty years for the answer: We BGirlz, a lively look at the hot and happenin' world of B-Girlz of the twenty-first century as documented by photographer Martha Cooper and writer Nika Kramer. Breaking is back with a new twist as today's stylish fly girls can battle the best of them. Featuring pioneering B-Girlz like Rokafella from the Bronx, who now dances professionally, and Asia-One from L.A., who organized and promoted the B-Boy Summit for ten years, We BGirlz--the first handbook for accomplished or aspiring B-Girlz and the boys who admire them--showcases the dynamic style and nonstop energy of B-Girlz in action, in practice, and on stage. Providing inspiring insight into a previously little-known subculture that has swept the world, We BGirlz includes chapters on "Herstory", "Girlz n' Crewz", "B-Boys", "Floor Warz", "We B-Family", "We B-Stylin'", "B-Girl Careers", and "B-Girl Resources", including information on websites, gear, events, competitions, and classes."--Publisher's website. Presents a pictorial look at women break dancers known as the BGirlz.
We come at night
On the night of Aug. 17, 2006, a group of artists clandestinely placed 22 works of street art (including mural paintings, art installations, sculptures, and posters) throughout the city of Wuppertal, Germany.