New York Graffiti Legend Lady Pink interviewed in London

Legendary graffiti artist Lady Pink sits down to talk about her journey from painting New York subway trains in the early 1980s to becoming one of the most influential figures in street art. In this interview, she reflects on: -Her early years breaking into the male-dominated graffiti scene -The dangers and excitement of painting subway yards as a teenager -The culture, rules, and community of graffiti crews in New York -The difference between graffiti and the broader term “street art” -Her role in the cult classic film Wild Style and the book Subway Art -How her legacy has grown into inspiration for new generations Filmed during her exhibition in London, Lady Pink also shares how she continues to honour her subway roots — while embracing her role as an artist, educator, and role model. Contents 00::05 - London exhibition and Early Education 00:57 - Miss Subway New York 01:43 - Early Years and Graffiti 02:39.- Female Writers in the 70's 03:45 - Master to Apprentice and learning graffiti 05:25 - Writing your name 06:07 - New York City and graffiti in the city 08:08 - Graffiti as a Guild 10:00 - From Graffiti to Street Art 12:35 - Getting involved in Wild Style 14:15 - Subway Art - The Most Stolen Book in History 15:33 - Role Model to Others With thanks to D'Stassi Art and Atelier PR for facilitating this interview. Miss Subway 2025 opened at the D'Stassi Art Gallery on 18 July 2025 and runs till late September. The cover image of Lady Pink is courtesy of Eric T White and provided by Atelier PR #ladypink #newyorkgraffiti #graffitihistory