The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Opening Night)

When: Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:30pm

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Image of Graffiti writing on a subway car on outdoor train tracks
Jack Stewart, Tracy 168 (Wild Style Letters), 1975-6, Collection of the Museum of the City of New York, 2013.7.2

Join the Museum of the City of New York on June 13–14, 2025, for The Tag Conference New York City 2025—a dynamic gathering that delves into the rich legacy and evolving future of tagging and graffiti. This year’s conference brings together graffiti pioneers, cultural historians, and contemporary artists to explore themes both past and present and the latest research in the field. Don't miss this chance to experience the vibrant tapestry of New York City's graffiti scene! Featured opening night speakers include Dr. Rafael Schacter, Fernando Lions on Zexor, and COCO 144 with David Schmidlapp on Phase2.

Timeline (June 13):
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection exhibition open for viewing
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Opening night talks and discussions 

Learn more about the Tag Conference Here

 


Event Logistics (subject to changed based on NYC regulations):

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