Kill Tha G Word: The Italian Years of P.H.A.S.E. 2

“Kill Tha G Word” is a bilingual book that narrates the artistic evolution of P.H.A.S.E. 2, one of the most influential figures in the Writing movement. The book documents not only his fight against the term “graffiti,” which was imposed by the media in the 1970s, but also his artistic contributions to culture during his years in Italy.

P.H.A.S.E. 2 was one of the early pioneers of Writing in New York, remembered for introducing “softies” or “bubble letters” in 1972, an iconic style that deeply influenced the evolution of style writing. He continued to innovate by adding arrows and loops between letters, transforming them into stars and faces. These transformations gave rise to a complex and distinctive visual language that was distinct from the traditional alphabet. His ability to reinvent Writing through intricate geometries and symbols has inspired countless artists over the years.