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Crop One was a prolific New York City-based graffiti artist and muralist known for his large-scale, photorealistic depictions of drug dealers and gang members, primarily executed in brownstone stoops throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan between 1987 and 1996.

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Who was Crop One?

Crop One was a New York City-based graffiti artist and muralist. The artist was known for large-scale, photorealistic depictions of drug dealers and gang members.

Where did Crop One paint murals?

The murals were primarily executed on brownstone stoops in Brooklyn and Manhattan. These residential streets became part of the visual setting for the work.

When was Crop One active?

The catalog description places Crop One's main period of activity between 1987 and 1996. That places the work within New York's late-1980s and 1990s graffiti era.

What style was Crop One known for?

Crop One was associated with large-scale photorealism rather than only abstract lettering. The subjects often depicted people connected with frontier or street power, including drug dealers and gang members.

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