Stayhigh 149 (1950) - STAY HIGH 149

Stay High 149 (Wayne Roberts, born in 1950 and died in 2012), a legendary figure of New York graffiti, marked the history of writing since the 1970s with his recognizable style and iconic signatures, notably the famous Smoking Saint. A pioneer of the movement, he established a fluid and mystical aesthetic that durably influenced several generations of urban artists. His work, rare, remains one of the most powerful symbols of the Golden Age of graffiti.