Taki 183
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Taki 183 has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). Cited as a delivery worker whose Taki 183 tag inspired widespread tagging after a 1971 New York Times article; used to explain early spread.
TAKI 183 is the tag of a Greek-American graffitist who was active during the late 1960s and early 1970s in New York City. The graffitist, whose given name is Demetrios, has never revealed his full name.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Graffiti writer (Demetrius) |
Who talks about Taki 183 on podcasts?
Taki 183 came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Taki 183 mentioned alongside?
Taki 183 is most often mentioned alongside Henry Chalfant, Demetrius and Writer's Corner 188.
Mentioned together: Henry Chalfant, Demetrius, Writer's Corner 188, WC 188, Ottabbon, 188th Street, skateboarding, toy (graffiti), rail yards, tags