Art Crimes 

June 3, 2008
An authentic Kansas City art experience doesn’t require waiting for the first Friday of the month. One need only overcome the fear of urban alleyways.
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Some tags are a reminder of artists gone forever. Tags by TUES still remain on some walls in midtown, downtown and the West Bottoms; this ones on a window in the alley behind Birdies, on 18th near Baltimore. TUES was killed in a car crash in March 2004.
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An authentic Kansas City art experience doesn’t require waiting for the first Friday of the month. One need only overcome the fear of urban alleyways.

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All my love.

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Posted by Brandon Briscoe on 06/09/2008 at 2:46 PM

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Posted by Amanda Briscoe on 06/09/2008 at 12:19 PM

Love these added pics. Others should post theirs. PS. Tues actually died in '05.

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Posted by FYI on 06/09/2008 at 11:17 AM

Absolutely fitting that you would mention TUES. In his short run he was one of the most dedicated artists I ever met. He was also an amazing person - full of kindness and love. I agree this pic isn't representative of his work but still glad he got some props. Kansas City will greatly miss Austin. VSB!Mayhem! Photobucket Photobucket

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Posted by Nunya on 06/09/2008 at 10:32 AM

Tues was also Austin Lawrence Briscoe, my greatly loved son. Thank you for showing even a sample of his art work, so that his life will never be forgotten. His art work also lives on at the Underground Youth Facility at First Baptist Church of Raytown. Christian graffiti, scripture and nature scenes on curved walls done freehand is also part of his legacy. Everyday we miss his vibrant, loving personality. In the hearts of many in the KC area, Tues still lives.

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Posted by Carla Briscoe Tays on 06/08/2008 at 8:57 PM

Could you really not find a more representative picture of TUES's work, especially considering that many of his pieces and tags still run in a city that doesn't give a fuck about buffing graffiti? I know that the Baltimore alley is just a short walk from the Pitch offices, but for fuck's sake, at least give the dead their due.

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Posted by Laimbeer on 06/04/2008 at 6:10 PM
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