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Cornbread Art

American, b. 1953
Darryl McCray, known by his tagging name, “Cornbread,” is a graffiti artist from Philadelphia, credited with being the first modern graffiti artist. Darryl McCray was born in North Philadelphia in 1953 and raised in Brewerytown, a neighborhood of North Philadelphia. During the late 1960's, he and a group of friends started "tagging" Philadelphia, by writing their nicknames on walls across the city. The movement spread to New York and blossomed into the modern graffiti movement, which reached its peak in the U.S. in the 1980’s and then spread to Europe. Since his tagging days, McCray has developed a close relationship with The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. He is a public speaker and a youth advocate.
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Artist: Cornbread
I Start This Shit 1965 #4
By Cornbread
Located in Dallas, TX
Cornbread uses his platform and fame to advocate for young, local Philadelphia artists who share his passion for art. He works closely with Philadelphia’s highly influential and succ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Cornbread Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

"Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: King of Graffiti", Acrylic on News Paper, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: King of Graffiti" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on newspaper. The piece measures 58cm x 41cm / 22.75in x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: Cornbread Philly", Acrylic on Newspaper, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: Cornbread Philly" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on newspaper. The piece measures 58cm x 41cm / 22.75in x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: The King Of Graffiti #2", Acrylic on News Paper
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: The King Of Graffiti #2" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on newspaper. The piece measures 58cm x 41cm / 22...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Newsprint, Acrylic

"Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: First Element of Hip Hop 1965", Acrylic on Paper
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Tags De Telegraaf: First Element of Hip Hop 1965" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on newspaper. The piece measures 58cm x 41c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Newsprint, Acrylic, Found Objects

"Cornbread Global Phenomenon Shield", Acrylic on Vintage Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Global Phenomenon Shield" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80cm / 31.5i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Fresh Cut: Cornbread the Legend", Acrylic on Wood, Graffiti, Street Art
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Fresh Cut: Cornbread the Legend" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on wood. The piece measures 89.5cm x 125cm / 35.25in x 49.25in unframe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread The First Element Shield (Brug)", Acrylic on Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread The First Element Shield (Brug)" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80cm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread World Stage Shield", Acrylic on Vintage Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread World Stage Shield" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 60cm / 23.5in diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Fresh Cut: Cornbread Philly", Acrylic on Wood, Graffiti, Street Art
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Fresh Cut: Cornbread Philly" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on wood. The piece measures 89.5cm x 125cm / 35.25in x 49.25in unframed, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread STRAAT Shield", Acrylic Paint on Vintage Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread STRAAT Shield" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80cm / 31.5in diameter....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread The King Of Graffiti Shield (Blue)", Acrylic on Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread The King Of Graffiti Shield (Blue)" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread In The Netherlands 2021 Shield", Acrylic on Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread In The Netherlands 2021 Shield" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80cm /...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

"Cornbread Change The World 1965 Shield", Acrylic on Street Sign, Graffiti
By Cornbread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork titled "Cornbread Change The World 1965 Shield" is an original artwork by Cornbread made of acrylic paint on a retired Amsterdam street sign. The piece measures 80cm / 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cornbread Art

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

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