Martha Cooper
Martha Cooper — Artist Overview
Martha Cooper is an American photographer internationally recognized for documenting the early graffiti and hip-hop movement in New York City during the late 1970s and 1980s. Her influential book Subway Art, co-authored with Henry Chalfant, is considered one of the most important publications in the history of street art and urban culture.
Martha Cooper’s photographs, prints, and exhibition posters are highly sought after by collectors. Her work provides an essential visual record of the origins of graffiti culture, establishing her as a key figure in the development and global recognition of street art.
