Collection: TKID 170

TKID 170

NEW YORK / UNITED STATES

Julius Cavero, T-KID (or Terrible T-KID 170) is a well-known graffiti artist from the Bronx, New York. whose work has left a significant mark on urban street culture

From the 1970s, tagging the name "King 13" every time, he would engage in a challenge and perform daredevil tricks on swings in local parks. He was a short lived member of a gang called the Bronx Enchanters and The Renegades of Harlem, where he learned how to paint trains. He later became the president of TNB (The Nasty Boyz) and ex-president of TVS (The Vamp Squad), one of the most notorious New York graffiti crews. 

TKID170 is part of the legendary generation of artists who shaped the graffiti scene in the 1980s. Known for his bold, dynamic lettering and intricate wildstyles, TKID170’s work reflects a blend of creative rebellion and meticulous craftsmanship. His iconic tag, "TKID170," became synonymous with the golden age of graffiti, a time when the art form was both a statement of individuality and a form of social expression.

T-KID is still active and his work can be seen in the Bronx as well as around the world.