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At the time I think Italy was the only place where there was an understanding that this Culture, aerosol, is deeper than the myths constructed around the word graffiti...
— P.H.A.S.E. 2
In 1984, while the first breakers in Milan gathered at the Muretto, a place destined to become a key spot for the Italian Hip Hop scene, P.H.A.S.E. 2 was painting in Quattordio. The occasion was provided by Arte di Frontiera - New York Graffiti, an exhibition conceived and organized by Francesca Alinovi. From that initial encounter, his presence in Italy became a constant throughout the 1990s, a period marked by significant ferment and rapid evolution of the Italian Hip Hop scene. The first conventions began to create synergies between different cities, and P.H.A.S.E. 2 moved along these trajectories. He collaborated on records destined to become milestones, wrote for the main independent publications of the time, and designed graphics for numerous events, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment.
In 1996, his most important and valuable work, Style: Writing from the Underground - (R)evolution of Aerosol Linguistics, was published. The book, released by Stampa Alternativa in association with IGTimes, has become a fundamental document on the history of style writing. His last appearance in Italy was in 2012, for Frontier — La linea dello stile. The project, curated by Claudio Musso and Fabiola Naldi, ideally and historically connects to the Arte di Frontiera exhibition, right where it all began.
Timeline
Phase 2's time in Italy is presented in a chronological sequence that highlights his impact and experiences in our country. The timeline explores each phase of his journey through the contributions and testimonies of the key people involved during those years.
1984
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QUATTORDIO
Arte di frontiera
with P.H.A.S.E. 2, Delta2 and KayOne
1985
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MARTINA FRANCA
La Lettera Emancipata
with Fondazione Studio Carrieri Noesi
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MILANO
Muretto
with Sara Nitti, Topcat, Sean Martin, Michele Danca, Gigi Passera, Dj Skizo, Francesco "Shadrack" Magnocavallo
1991
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MILANO
Xposition
with Alberto Scabbia, Dosey, Sky 4, and more...
1994
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BOLOGNA
Dal Muro alla Pelle
with Rusty, Alessandro "Dado" Ferri
1995
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AL MAGAZINE
1995 → 2001
with Claudio "Sid" Brignole, Paola Zukar
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VERCELLI
Cromatica
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TORINO
with The Next One
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ROMA
Quartieri
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NAPOLI
with Alberto "Polo" Cretara
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RIMINI
Indelebile
with Simona "Rose" Palazzi
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MILANO
Arte Spray
1996
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STYLE: WRITING
FROM THE UNDERGROUND
(R)evolution of the aerosol linguistic
with Adolfo Rossomando
·
PISA
Panico Totale
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NEFFA E I MESSAGGERI DELLA DOPA
—Featuring on
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GENOVA
ColoriAmo
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BASTARD
Limited edition snowboard deck
1997
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BUNHEAD GEARGASM APPAREL
Screenprinted T-shirt
·
CHIEF & SOCI /
IL MONDO CHE NON C'È
with Agostino "Chief" Migliore
—Featuring on
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LECCE
Gusto Dopa al sole
·
DJ ENZO / TUTTI X UNO
—Featuring on
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DJ DOUBLE S /
LO CAPISCI L'ITALIANO
—Featuring on
• Open up your mind
ft. Chief, Okinawa Dominicano
·
BOLOGNA
Via Stalingrado
with Riccardo "Draw" Raviola
1998
·
DJ SKIZO /
SOME DOPE FIEND BEATS
Artwork
·
MANTOVA
Voci della strada
“I suggest you don’t stress an underdog
under pressure
Violate what
I treasure, your pain be my pleasure”
·
NEFFA FT. DEDA E
AL CASTELLANA /
107 ELEMENTI
—Featuring on
1999
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AA.VV. /
MISSIONE IMPOSSIBILE
Artwork
—Featuring on
“Check 1/2/3
chase me, watch me
but you still can’t catch me!”
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CAMELZ LA FINNEZZA CLICK/ Nextraterrestial Album
—Featuring on
• Buio Omega (La Morte Viene Dallo Spazio)
• La mappa
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TORINO
Hip-Hop Village
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CHIETI
The Burnish Event
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PHASEO
THE PHABULOUS
FUNKY FLYER FREAK
1999→2019
2000
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GENTE GUASTA /
LA GRANDE TRUFFA DEL RAP
—Featuring on
• B careful
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JUICE MAGAZINE
Truth Elemental: It's yours!
2001
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MESSINA
Missione Impossibile
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GENTE GUASTA /
Il QVINTO POTERE
—Featuring on
2002
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NEO EX /
L'ANELLO MANCANTE
—Featuring on
2006
·
MY NAME IS
Aerosol Armageddon
2007
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SUPERFLY
Cover + Interview
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DJ ENZO / VUOTI A PERDERE
—Featuring on
2012
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BOLOGNA
Frontier — La linea dello Stile
with Fabiola Naldi
2023
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KILL THA G WORD
The italian years of P.H.A.S.E. 2
"Kill Tha G Word - The Italian Years of P.H.A.S.E. 2” pays tribute to Phase 2's battle to abolish the term Graffiti, a label imposed by the media in the '70s on the emerging writing movement, of which he was a founding father and innovator.
The book takes us on a journey through major Italian cities, showcasing photos, drawings, graphics, and notes from the artist, spanning from 1984 to his last appearance in 2012. This valuable material has been made available thanks to contributions from key figures in the Italian Hip Hop scene, who have shared their memories and testimonies.
Curated by Maurizio D'Apollo
Dimension 23 × 29 cm
412 pages
Hardcover with silver foil printing and screen printing on front
140 gr natural paper
Full colour
Italian and English text
First edition November 2024 - 1000 copies
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