6 graffiti artists in Singapore you should know

The founder of urban art collective RSCLS, Zul Othman – better known as Zero – is responsible for most of the murals around the Bugis-Bras Basah district. He portrays aspects of the Malay community with a touch of vintage flair.

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Making the city his canvas since 1999, Anthony Chong is no stranger to the urban art scene. With a spray can in hand, the artist often mixes elements of Chinese culture, identity, dialect and mythology into his masterpieces.

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Responsible for the massive monochromatic mural that decorates the façade of The Singapura Club at Haji Lane, Azlan Ramlan combines the tools of spray painting with the technicalities of realism, surrealism and cubism.

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What do you get when you merge two originators with diverse styles and backgrounds? Answer: Ink & Clog. They use calculated geometric patterns to create visuals that showcase a cultural environment.

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What started out as a medium of self-expression has since become an obsession for Desmond Shen. From all his linear tagging in bright, eye-catching hues, you can easily see that the artist’s love for graffiti stems from his appreciation of hip-hop culture.

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The Zinc Nite Crew’s founder – otherwise known as Rozaimie Sahbi – happens to be a pioneering graffiti writer who helped elevate the street art scene in Singapore in the late 1990s. You've probably seen one of his pieces at the Aliwal Arts Centre or the Somerset Skate Park. He taps onto pop culture for ideas for his bold creations. Head over to Haji Lane for his latest works, which combine alphabets and batik.

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