Now available: '367U' by TOX and 10Foot
A collaboration between two of London’s most prolific street artists TOX and 10Foot, ‘367U’ is a series of two original spray paint on canvases, displaying a unique example of the artist’s popular ‘tagging’ style.
Known for their classic spray can graffiti style, 10Foot and Tox have become prolific all over the world but no city bears more marks of TOX and 10Foot’s work than London. The artists have ‘tagged’ in nearly every continent, been offered numerous deals with large companies and are regarded as some of the finest street artists in the world but still choose London as their canvas.
The canvas series ‘367U’ represents a significant milestone in their careers, blending the artists’ iconic styles into a singular vision. It also acts as an exploration of the movement of traditional graffiti into the contemporary art world, pushing boundaries while staying true to their roots in London’s vibrant street culture.
“If graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal”
What is tagging?
Image credit: GraffitiStreet
Tagging is the most simple form of graffiti. It is instantly accessible to anyone with a pen or a can of spray paint. A tag, is a graffiti artist’s signature – usually a pseudonym or logo, all one colour, in a public place often referred to as “the most important element”.
From the first handprints discovered in caves around the world to the need to put our names on items seen throughout history, tags have a common ancestor. They are self-celebratory, boisterous, and simple.
A Brief History of 10Foot and TOX
10Foot began his graffiti journey at the age of twelve, in the Isle of Wight, where he was influenced by a blend of corporate hip-hop artwork and anarchist family members. By 2007, after meeting fellow graffiti artist TOX, 10Foot developed his style, a blend of anti-social and raw aesthetics, a contrast from the more polished American graffiti.
His name, ‘10Foot’, stems from his use of an extendable roller pole, allowing him to paint tags in hard-to-reach locations like rooftops, bridges, and railway lines.
Despite his widespread presence and worldwide exhibitions, 10Foot has maintained anonymity creating an air of mystery that added to his allure. His tags frequently appear on train stations, railway bridges, and other urban locations, cementing his reputation among graffiti enthusiasts and the public alike.
Image credit: R Seventeen / Financial Times
TOX, gained notoriety around the same as 10Foot, in the early 2000s for his simple yet ubiquitous "TOX" tags. These tags, often are accompanied by the year (e.g., "TOX 02" or "TOX 09"). These now iconic tags have become a prominent feature of urban landscapes across London and beyond and his work has became a hallmark of persistence, as TOX has tagged nearly every surface imaginable, from walls and bridges to trains.
Despite his popularity, TOX’s work has previously led to legal issues, and he has faced multiple charges of vandalism, culminating in a jail sentence in 2011. His sentencing sparked debate within the graffiti and street art communities, with some arguing that his work should be seen as an expression of urban art rather than pure vandalism. Prosecutors mocked TOX calling him ‘no Banksy’ for his “lack of creative artistry”, so in an act of solidarity, Banksy created an artwork of a young boy blowing the TOX tag as a bubble.
Image credit: Banksy Explained
Now available to purchase from Extraordinary Objects
Details:
TOX
’367U’
Spray paint on canvas
50 × 70 x 3.5 cm
Signed, dated and titled on the reverse
£4,000
Details:
10Foot
’367U’
Spray paint on canvas
50 × 70 x 3.5 cm
Signed, dated and titled on the reverse
£4,000
‘367U’ is now available to purchase from Extraordinary Objects Gallery. For more details on this work or any others please feel free to contact us. To explore our collection of rare prints, collectables and natural history, visit our New Acquisitions page