The 10 Most Important Graffiti Moments of 2012

From millionaires to sky writing.

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2012 was a great year for all aspects of graffiti. On the streets, writers around the world dropped pieces that captured our imagination and propelled the art forward. The artists were helped along by a few advances in the tools of the trade too. And, of course, galleries around the world continued to embrace the potential of transferring street art to fine art spaces. One lucky guy even became a millionaire.

We look back at the 10 defining moments that capture the highs and lows of graffiti in 2012.

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Written by Topsafe London.

10. Lewy on the Brooklyn Bridge

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9. Barry Mcgee Retrospective at Berkeley Art Museum

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This retrospective was a landmark show in the career of Barry "Twist" McGee. In this clip, Jeffrey Deitch talks candidly about his relationship with Barry and why his work has also inspired him. 

8. Klughaus Gallery

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7. David Choe Becomes a Facebook Millionaire

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6. Crack & Shine Season 2

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5. Saber in the Sky

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4. Detroit

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3. The New York Black Out

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2. Krink x MTN Can

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1. Nekst Rest in Peace

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