{"product_id":"dare-to-be-different-the-art-of-sigi-von-koeding","title":"DARE to be different – The Art of Sigi von Koeding","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhen graffiti culture spread from the USA to Europe in the mid-1980s, \u003cb\u003eSigi “DARE” von Koeding\u003c\/b\u003e (born in Basel, Switzerland) quickly became one of its key pioneers. Among the first European writers, he built a network of friendships that spanned half the continent and developed a distinctive 3D style that would later transition from walls to canvases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWith his innovative approach, DARE bridged the gap between the raw back-alley spirit of graffiti and the refined world of avant-garde galleries. What once began as youthful territory-marking evolved, under his vision, into an urban art spectacle—large-scale murals, competitions, and cultural festivals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOn canvas, his simple four letters became a medium of profound expression: through layout, form, and colour, DARE conveyed insight into his own personality and artistic identity. Until his passing in 2010, he captivated entirely new audiences and challenged cultural perceptions of graffiti—transforming it from “vandalism” into respected urban art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEven today, DARE is held in the highest esteem among his peers. In Basel, original works remain untouched after more than 25 years, a testament to his lasting impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReleased in spring 2016, \u003ci\u003eDARE to be different\u003c\/i\u003e presents, for the very first time, a comprehensive look at DARE’s artistic legacy, s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehowcasing his evolution from street pioneer to celebrated gallery artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA visual journey through his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emultifaceted life’s work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e across Europe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is more than a monograph—it is a tribute to a true graffiti pioneer, whose style and spirit continue to inspire artists and art lovers around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFacts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eRelease 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSize 30 x 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e256 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePublikat Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Publikat Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55812308599157,"sku":"B-004","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4504\/2293\/files\/DARE-0.jpg?v=1755640349","url":"https:\/\/www.publikat-press.com\/products\/dare-to-be-different-the-art-of-sigi-von-koeding","provider":"Publikat Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}