DONDI

Quick Facts

Full Name	DONDI
Occupation	Artist
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1961(1961-04-07)
Age	63
Date Of Death	2 October 1998,
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aries

DONDI Biography

DONDI is one of the most popular and richest Artist who was born on April 7, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Graffiti became a serious part of Dondi’s life in the mid-1970s. He tagged using “NACO” and “DONDI”, and worked on refining his style, gradually moving from simple tagging to building more elaborate pieces. Using the name Dondi (a version of his own name) was considered very risky at the time, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York Police Department (NYPD) were trying to crack down on writers. In 1979, Dondi officially adopted his name when he painted a giant piece on the roof of his house.

Born in the East New York neighbourhood of Brooklyn, Dondi was the youngest of five children. He was of African American and Italian American descent. He attended a Catholic school during his sophomore years. By 1975, East New York became an unstable region with racial tensions and social conflicts such as the prominence of gangs. In an interview with Zephyr, Dondi stated that he had joined several gangs in the 1970s to avoid being attacked. Anxious to leave high school behind, he earned his GED in 1984, took a job in a government office, and began to indulge his interest in graffiti.

DONDI Net Worth

DONDI is one of the richest Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, DONDI 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Donald Joseph White, “DONDI” (April 7, 1961 – October 2, 1998) was an American graffiti artist.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is DONDI Dating?

According to our records, DONDI is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, DONDI’s is not dating anyone.

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In January 2018 on an Artnet auction, a 1984 Dondi painting, titled Solid Formation, estimated between $50,000 and $70,000 USDm sold for $240,000 USD.

Facts & Trivia

Don Ranked on the list of most popular Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. DONDI celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Top Facts about DONDI

1. DONDI was a prominent American graffiti artist in the 1970s and 80s.
2. He began his career in Brooklyn, New York.
3. DONDI’s signature style featured bold colors and intricate designs.
4. His work has been exhibited in museums around the world.
5. DONDI passed away at the age of 37 due to complications from AIDS.
6. He is considered one of the most influential graffiti artists of all time.
7. DONDI’s book “Style Master General” is a classic in the graffiti world.
8. His work inspired many other artists to pursue graffiti as an art form.
9. DONDI’s legacy continues to influence street art today.
10. His iconic piece “Children of the Grave” remains a popular image in hip-hop culture.

Why did Dondi do graffiti?

In an interview with Zephyr, Dondi stated that he had joined several gangs in the 1970s to avoid being attacked. Anxious to leave high school behind, he earned his GED in 1984, took a job in a government office, and began to indulge his interest in graffiti.

Is Dondi White dead?

October 2, 1998

Who wrote Dondi?

Dondi
Author(s)| Gus Edson (1955–1967) Bob Oksner (1967–1986)
Illustrator(s)| Irwin Hasen
Launch date| September 25, 1955
End date| June 8, 1986

Where is Dondi White from?

Brooklyn, New York, NY

Who is the godfather of graffiti?

Richard “Richie” Mirando, known as Seen UA (born 1961) is an American graffiti artist. He is one of the best known graffiti artists in the world and has been referred to as the Godfather of Graffiti. Bronx, New York, U.S. Seen first started to paint on the New York City Subway system in 1973.