Future Language of the Ikonoklast: A Visual History of the Ikonoklast Movement
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In 1989, six visionary graffiti artists (Rough, Part2, Stormboy, System, Tee Roc and Solo1) were invited to join a groundbreaking new collective spearheaded by Juice 126. Guided by his ambitious manifesto, the group sought to break free from the traditional constraints of graffiti, forging a bold path as a ‘post-graffiti supergroup’.
Thus, the Ikonoklast Movement was born—a creative force that revolutionised the boundaries of graffiti art. Their innovative collaborations and solo projects redefined the genre, influencing a generation of European artists. Over 35 years later, the Ikonoklasts remain active, interconnected, and profoundly impactful.
This richly illustrated book is the definitive chronicle of the group’s most groundbreaking works, with a focus on their prolific output during the 1990s. In a time predating the digital age, much of their legacy went undocumented. Now, for the first time, this comprehensive volume celebrates their transformative contributions and ensures their story is no longer overlooked.
The hardback book is 25cm x 17.5 cm, and the 256 pages are printed on premium heavyweight paper. Future Language of the Ikonoklast is due in shops in July, but pre-order now to get a free print and receive it first in May.
There is also a limited edition with a dust jacket that’s exclusively available to our shop. Select the second image in the product gallery to see the dust cover.
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“The Ikonoklasts are pivotal to the British-European interpretation of graffiti writing and the evolution of the artform.” Simon Armstrong (Tate)
“Ikonoklast represents a significant chapter in UK style-writing history, now thankfully being told after having flown under the radar for thirty-something years. As a wide-eyed teenager growing up in the Midlands and discovering graffiti in the early 90s, I’m grateful to have witnessed their work and experienced the profound impact this group of artists had, not just on my own creative endeavours, but on many of my peers at that time too. Their influence and innovation are visible in the work of following generations of writers, street artists, muralists, and painters, yet they rarely get the credit they deserve. For me, the Ikonoklast legacy and contribution to the culture is worth celebrating, and this book does exactly that.” Kid Acne
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