WRITER PROFILECREW: [NWC] NEW WAVE CREW CREW: [DMS] DOC MARTEN SKINS // DEMON MOB SQUADBrooklyn, NYC • SINCE 1983

@KAVES

Kaves (Michael McLeer / Lordz of Brooklyn) — Brooklyn style master, frontman of Lordz of Brooklyn, and NWC veteran

WRITER BIOGRAPHY & LINEAGE

Michael McLeer, universally known as Kaves, began writing graffiti in 1980s Brooklyn, joining New Wave Crew (NWC) and DMS. Beyond his classic subway pieces and distinctive handstyle, Kaves co-founded the influential hip-hop rock outfit Lordz of Brooklyn, illustrated major commercial campaigns, and operates Brooklyn Made tattoo and cultural projects.

“Brooklyn style master, frontman of Lordz of Brooklyn, and NWC veteran”

▶ NOW PLAYING: How 70s Movies Made a Graffiti Legend | Michael Kaves of Lordz of Brooklyn - Full AudioWATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗

@KAVES CULTURE VIDEO VAULT (2 DOCUMENTARIES & REELS)CLICK ANY REEL TO PLAY ABOVE

AVAILABLE FOR:✓ Monumental Wall Murals✓ Gallery Installations✓ Archive Features

@KAVES CAP & CAN LOCKERHARDWARE SPEC

FAVORITE AEROSOL:Montana BLACK 400ml / Belton Molotow

GO-TO NOZZLE CAPS:NY Fat Cap + Astro Fat

BLACKBOOK RIG:Uni Paint PX-30 Chrome

PREFERRED SURFACE:Subway Steel, Freight Boxcars & Concrete Production Walls

64PIECES

64K VIDEOS

18SHOWS

2450PROPS 🔥

@KAVES PORTFOLIO & MEDIA SHOWCASE

WALL BURNERS, MURALS, 4K VIDEO REELS, BLACKBOOK & CANVASES

How 70s Movies Made a Graffiti Legend | Michael Kaves of Lordz of Brooklyn - Full Audio by KAVES (NWC)

YOUTUBE // 06:30 REELWildstyle & Burners

105 CANS • NY Fat Cap

Brooklyn, NYC

@KAVES [NWC CREW]

110ft × 16ft

How 70s Movies Made a Graffiti Legend | Michael Kaves of Lordz of Brooklyn - Full Audio

How 70s Movies Made a Graffiti Legend | Michael Kaves of Lordz of Brooklyn - Full Audio — Michael McLeer, universally known as Kaves, began writing graffiti in 1980s Brooklyn, joining New Wave Crew (NWC) and DMS. Beyond his classic subway pieces and distinctive handstyle, Kaves co-founded the influential hip-hop rock outfit Lordz of Brooklyn, illustrated major commercial campaigns, and operates Brooklyn Made tattoo and cultural projects.

Transit Steel & Concrete Production Archive

WRITER SHOP // @KAVES

@KAVES PERSONAL MERCH & COLLECTOR SHOP

Personal storefront for @KAVES ([NWC]) — signed prints, apparel, collector cans, and blackbook editions.

MERCH TYPE:

Visit [NWC] Collective Crew Shop

@KAVES [NWC] SIGNATURE HANDSTYLE HEAVYWEIGHT TEE

Apparel & Streetwear$48

Direct from @KAVES Studio30 LEFT

@KAVES [NWC] SIGNATURE HANDSTYLE HEAVYWEIGHT TEE

Heavyweight 280gsm boxy-fit studio tee designed by @KAVES (NWC). Features KAVES's raw handstyle tag on left chest and full-back burner screenprint. Shipped direct from Brooklyn, NYC.

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@KAVES SIGNED & HAND-TAGGED ARCHIVAL GICLÉE PRINT (20×16 IN)

Signed Prints & Editions$145

Signed Edition of 75 + COA16 LEFT

@KAVES SIGNED & HAND-TAGGED ARCHIVAL GICLÉE PRINT (20×16 IN)

Museum-quality archival pigment print on 310gsm Hahnemühle cotton rag. Individually hand-signed, numbered, and hand-tagged in pencil & marker by @KAVES (NWC) with Certificate of Authenticity.

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@KAVES 1/1 HAND-PAINTED & TAGGED COLLECTOR SPRAY CAN

Custom Spray Cans & Caps$220

1/1 Original Signed Artwork3 LEFT

@KAVES 1/1 HAND-PAINTED & TAGGED COLLECTOR SPRAY CAN

One-of-one original collector object: authentic Montana BLACK 400ml / Belton Molotow can hand-painted, flared, and signed all-around by @KAVES using NY Fat Cap + Astro Fat and Uni Paint PX-30 Chrome. Includes UV-protected acrylic display case.

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@KAVES ORIGINAL BLACKBOOK SKETCH SHEET + 15 EGGSHELL SLAPS

Blackbooks & Zines$95

Original Studio Sketch & Slaps9 LEFT

@KAVES ORIGINAL BLACKBOOK SKETCH SHEET + 15 EGGSHELL SLAPS

Original hand-drawn 9×12 in blackbook piece by @KAVES executed with Uni Paint PX-30 Chrome, bundled with 15 destructible eggshell & weatherproof vinyl handstyle slaps.

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