Barcelona Showdown

Step into the underground world of Barcelona’s vibrant graffiti history with Barcelona Showdown. Spanning the years 1984 to 2020, this comprehensive chronicle explores the evolution of trainwriting in the city through four meticulously crafted chapters:

1984–1992: The First Subterranean Scene
1994–1999: How the Scene Was Established
2000–2008: Subterranean Expansion
2009–2020: Global Positioning

Each chapter is enriched with striking photographs of train pieces, capturing the artistry and raw energy of the movement. Mark Madness takes readers deep into the tunnels of Barcelona, bringing the gritty reality of the craft to life with his incredible action shots of writers painting steel, evading capture, and navigating the tracks. With forewords by renowned graffiti expert Craig Castleman (Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York), graffiti writer and Hip Hop activist Kapi, and iconic artist Fasim (156Allstarz, TDS, ExVandalz, WeMobFam), Barcelona Showdown is both a tribute and an essential resource for anyone passionate about street art, urban culture, and the history of graffiti. Dive into the heart of the city’s underground and witness how Barcelona became a global hub for trainwriting culture.

Size: 30.5 x 22.5 cm, Published: 2021, Language: Spanish, English, Pages: 258.