Straightman/Lava 1 & 2 was at the forefront of the 70's Graffiti phenomenon, but he didn't just create art, he documented the scene.

Here, he shares with you, a fraction
of his extensive historical archives.

All photos ©Albert Mercado, 2009. All rights reserved.
It prohibited by Copyright Law to duplicate, copy or reproduce
any of the photos or artwork in LAVA's HISTORICAL ARCHIVES.

Above: 6 Train adorned by Phase 2, Turk I and Bambu 3 tags. 1972

Left: Tracy 168 with FDT 56
Photo © Flint. For Those Who Dare...

Above: Ajax 2 line

Left: a top to bottom on the 1 from Clyde

Above:
Number 1 train passengers and cops were constantly surrounded by Graf

Upper Left: 1970s passenger soaks in the ambience

Left: Cliff 159 and Beetle Baily on the
2 train

Right: Cliff 159 on the 4 line