STRAAT MUSEUM
AMSTERDAM
Moniker: An Origin Story.
We had the great opportunity to witness the opening of the new exhibition ‘Moniker: An Origin Story’, curated by Moniker Art, with the support of the Moniker Foundation in London and in cooperation with the Massillon Museum in Ohio. This show takes you on a captivating journey through the vibrant history of hobo and railroad worker graffiti, an American folkloric practice that holds a special and distinctive place in today’s global street art and graffiti movement.
The exhibition highlights artists with iconic monikers, with particular attention to the long-standing creative friendship between Russell Butler, aka buZ blurr, and Bill Daniel, spanning over 30 years. In a sense of tribute, we also acknowledge the passing of the beloved Butler in January 2024, as this collective exhibition of like-minded creators now takes on an even more poignant role in honouring his lasting legacy.
