Oral History with Tim Walker
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Title:
Oral History with Tim Walker
Creator:
Walker, Tim ( Narrator )
Nastasi, Vincent ( Interviewer )
Publisher:
Museum of Graffiti
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
01:26:23

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Abstract:
The oral history with Tim Walker provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations in the Wynwood area of Miami. Walker, who moved to Wynwood in 1995, discusses the transformation of the neighborhood, particularly focusing on the evolution of street art and murals. He describes the early days when Wynwood was an underutilized area with low real estate value, populated by warehouses and manufacturing units. Walker highlights the arrival of graffiti and mural artists, the influence of events like Art Basel, and the gradual shift towards a vibrant art scene. He also touches upon the conflicts between local graffiti crews and out-of-town artists, and the impact of rising real estate values on the original businesses in the area.
Funding:
This content is part of a Mellon Foundation-funded project coordinated by the Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at FIU and eight community partner institutions titled “Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories.”
Creation/Production Credits:
Vincent Nastasi conducted and edited/transcribed this interview.

Record Information

Source Institution:
Museum of Graffiti
Holding Location:
Museum of Graffiti
Rights Management:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Resource Identifier:
FI14105107

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