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A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler
A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler

André Saraiva: A Graffiti Life

September 28, 2022
328 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003

In 1986, when André Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French rascal started tagging “Mr. A” around the streets of Paris. His graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co. took note, tapping Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags. His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli. Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page book covers both Mr. A’s graffiti and Saraiva’s nightlife career (he’s opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and London). To celebrate the debut, Saraiva will sign copies at Pillow-Cat Books, in the East Village. —Jensen Davis