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The passing of Jim Prigoff on April 21st, has definitely rocked the international graffiti and street art community. But although we lost an icon, Jim Prigoff leaves a legacy that should last us - his fans - a lifetime. While a lot has been said about Spraycan Art, it should be noted once more that it was the ultimate follow-up to Subway Art; the book perfectly documents the international explosion of graffiti all the way to Australia and New Zealand, as well as our hometown Amsterdam.

Simultaneously, it was just another chapter in a never ending quest for Jim Prigoff to document graffiti and street art all over the planet, resulting in more than , pictures. Born in New York City - how fitting? Besides killing it at school and in sports, Jim Prigoff also excelled on a corporate level. By then, he had already fallen in love with graffiti and street art.

As he so very eloquently said it himself in Museums and collectors buy it, corporations co-opt it, and it matches all the dictionary definitions of art. While the international graffiti and street art community may have lost a true champion, we feel even more so for the people that knew Jim Prigoff personally. A website launched by his grandchildren is full of touching stories of what a great human being he was.

In the international storm of people remembering Jim Prigoff, two quotes in particular stood out to us:.

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That alone is a reason to celebrate his life and be thankful for his work and deep dedication to the culture. You took an art form that was the voice of an entire generation, who could not find a platform to be heard, and shared their voice with the world. The James Prigoff Archive is just a small example of that. When has something else had an impact like that on every ethnic group in the world?

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.