BCN Metro Stories x ILICITO
Take yourself to the Barcelona metro missions: from the most far-fetched entrances to the most improvised actions. Feel first-hand, with the help of Ilícito, the stories of the Barcelona metro.
This period, 2019-2023, needed to be told, and not in any old way, but with the presence of the vast majority of writers who invested a lot of time and constant dedication in all the missions.
Hence the format of the most underground metro videos, where the missions follow one another in great detail, culminates in a video of more than 30 minutes in length. At a time when we are used to videos of less than 1 minute, full of cuts that leave a tiny sense of reality, this is a gem that stands out for its different approach and for being the result of long-term work. In addition, this experience has been transferred to book format: 420 pages with thousands of details and high-quality photographs.
Showing those ephemeral moments not only required the tireless attitude of each writer, but also the accompaniment and capture of all this, camera in hand. Thus, Ilícito’s work takes on this dimension and immortalizes an era as outstanding for the quantity as for the quality of graffiti in the Barcelona metro.
Long hours painting in counterpasses, night tunnels, sidings, and garages are joined by long waits to intercept the “curls”, which will undertake a unique trip without stops to the car wash. But none of this stopped the hunger to fill wagons with plastic paint and water-based sprays.
Neither the closed vents, which succumbed to hand-held radials or the 3000 degrees of a blowtorch; nor the wells through which they lowered themselves with ladders of more than 25 meters; nor the walls incapable of resisting the inertia of a 5 kilo sledgehammer could stop them, not to mention the details about guards and cameras.
The most remarkable thing – and what puzzles researchers or those who try to explain why all this happens – is that everything ends up in something as surprising as the absence of a true purpose. And if that purpose exists, it has nothing to do with economics. These stories only include challenges, passion and unforgettable moments. The rewards are intangible, and only the few images captured will remain for posterity.
Tired Tape
Writer LEZBE and friends present the following video, showing us 14 minutes of action on European subways and trains.
NcFormula | Wholecar Madness 4/5 International
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Alone in the Krade
In the following idea we see different actions in French subway systems among others.
Anonymous
BROKEN SYSTEM PRODUCTIONS presents a new video, this time showing us the complete process of painting a piece.
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‘Füu di Frei’ / A different vision by Blood & Madness
Mark Madness presents his new project, ‘Füu di Frei’ (Feeling Free) narrates the story of a group of writers whose connection transcends the ordinary. They share the same goal: to challenge the status quo. Their impulse for breaching barriers knows no limits, and it helps them face extreme situations, such as exploring train depots at -11ºC, going through mental breakdowns, and escaping from trains in motion. Their search for freedom redefines the limits and questions their sense of risk in an environment that demands continuous adaptation and resistance.
In this context, the story reveals its Second Life, a B-side that confronts a judgemental society on those who think differently. It is by hiding their identity that the writers observe the daily routines from a whole new perspective and transform transgression into an act of authenticity that challenges the norm.
‘Füu di Frei’ represents the beginning of a unique project that combines videography and photography and that turns it into a creative dialogue never seen before. The audience now has the chance to get to the heart of the narrative through an exclusive book, while the short movie is still under construction to offer the best possible quality. This format serves as a prelude that makes it possible to explore the story in depth and appreciate details that enrich the narrative. First, the book; then, the short movie, which will transform the audience’s imagination into a moving reality.
This GIF showcases a part of the book featuring questions and key words that define the project, visible only under ultraviolet light (UV ink).
Info Book:
- Limited edition 500 copies
- Content: Over 250 pages
- Prologue by RosyOne & Still Alive
- Language: English
- Format: 22,9 x 28,9cm closed / 45,8 x 28.9cm open
- Interior: Full color (4 + 4) / Classic Rough 120 gsm paper
- Endpapers: 4 + 0 colors / Classic Rough 150 gsm paper
- Cover: 4 + 0 colors with dry stamping (14x14cm) / Geltex White Silk 125 gsm paper
- Binding: Swiss binding with exposed thread and painted edges on all three sides
- Board: 2.5mm thick cardboard
Catwalks
The following video comes from Leipzig, in which we see the USW crew carrying out various actions on freight trains and tracks.
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