1960s – Pop Art Movement

Artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein popularized bold, colorful, comic-style imagery.

Sketch and graphic art found mass appeal in advertising, magazines, and album covers.

A new wave of artists began pushing the boundary between fine art and commercial design.

1970s – Rise of Graffiti Culture

Graffiti started as tagging in subways and streets, especially in New York City.

Artists like Taki 183 and Phase 2 were early pioneers.

Spray paint became the medium of rebellion and personal expression, blending sketch art with letterform experimentation.

1980s – Graffiti as an Art Form

Street art transitioned from underground to galleries, merging sketch, paint, and bold design.

Graffiti exploded with influence from the hip hop movement, seen on walls, jackets, and train cars.

Artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat (SAMO) and Keith Haring gained global attention.

Graffiti became a recognized art movement across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Graphic design software (like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) revolutionized the art scene.
Graffiti artists collaborated with fashion brands, musicians, and filmmakers, merging sketch and graphic elements with mass culture.