Top 5 Risky and Iconic Graffiti Spots
Graffiti artists have long pushed boundaries, taking their art to daring and unimaginable locations to make a mark. From water towers to spaceships, graffiti legends have scaled, painted, and risked it all for some of the most iconic tags and murals in history. In this blog, we’ll explore the top five legendary graffiti spots that showcase not only artistic talent but also the fearless spirit of the graffiti community.
1. PK & Kid
PK & Kid’s iconic piece on a towering water structure stands as a testament to both skill and courage. Seeing this massive, cleanly executed straight letter piece in person left me in awe. Not only is the spot itself challenging to get to, but pulling off a piece of any kind at this, at this hard of a location to get to, and on a surface this hard to paint, at this height makes it one of the most legendary graffiti feats. Also consider, doing all of that while carrying your paint and other tools.
2. Saber’s LA River Colossal Piece
A list like this couldn’t be complete without mentioning Saber’s enormous piece in the LA River. This piece isn’t just big—it’s massive, combining breathtaking size with unparalleled style (for something this large). Risking exposure in a wide-open spot like the LA River, Saber went all-in to create one of the boldest and most respected pieces in graffiti history. Despite the challenges of time, paint, and technique, Saber managed to craft a piece that is celebrated both inside and outside the graffiti community, and that’s really saying something because things such as this can be pretty off-putting for the average person. So, for this, to not make the average normal artist scoff, but to actually impress them, is a feat all on its own.
3. MQ’s Tie Tribute on a Ship
When it comes to scale, MQ’s tribute to Tai takes things to the next level. Painted on a massive ship this piece is both a heartfelt homage and an incredible graffiti achievement. The sheer size of the vessel highlights the effort and skill it takes to paint on such a surface. In graffiti, size matters, and this Tai tribute is a perfect example of why larger-than-life pieces earn massive respect. Not only that, it’s impressive that they were able to hit such a difficult surface in the first place!
4. Seen’s Hollywood Sign
One of the most audacious graffiti pieces ever was when the legendary Seen rocked a piece on the Hollywood Sign. Although photos of this piece are rare and often not the best quality, the sheer idea of tagging such an iconic location speaks volumes about the boldness and creativity of the graffiti world. The Hollywood Sign is a cultural landmark, making this piece one of the most memorable moments in graffiti history! Seen was already a legend before doing this for his work in NY on the subways, but even if he hadn’t been a legend, this would have done the job!
5. Dobro’s Spaceship Graffiti
For a truly out-of-this-world graffiti piece, look no further than Dobro’s tag on a literal spaceship. Yes, you read that right—a spaceship! While the spacecraft itself was abandoned and located in a hangar, getting to the spot required extreme effort and risk. It’s rare to find graffiti in such unique locations, making this graffiti piece one of the coolest and most creative spots ever painted.
