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Jul 27, 2018

Two Cool ‘Disco’ Dan Works Will Be Exhibited In The Wilson Building

They will be installed in early September.

Aug 21, 2017

During Memorial For D.C. Graffiti Legend Cool ‘Disco’ Dan, Mayor Names Day For Him

On Saturday, folks came to celebrate the life of a man who, despite all the odds, had made a name for himself and the city they all loved.

Aug 03, 2017

There’s A Memorial For Cool ‘Disco’ Dan On August 19

D.C. go-go star Big Brother CJ will lead the ceremony.

Jul 28, 2017

D.C. Graffiti Artist Cool ‘Disco’ Dan Has Died

His go-go-lettered tag was visible on just about any surface throughout the District in the late 80s and early 90s.

Feb 22, 2013

Reviewed: The Legend of Cool ‘Disco’ Dan

The long-awaited biography of D.C.’s homegrown graffiti artist is at times messy and meandering at times, but manages to chronicle those trying years as thoroughly as possible, without ever coming off as anything but authentic.

Jan 31, 2013

Cool Disco Donut Changes Name After Being Criticized for Co-Opting Identity of Legendary D.C. Tagger

A new Dupont Circle donut shop has changed its name after being accused of co-opting the name and identity of one of D.C.’s most famous graffiti artists.

Apr 04, 2011

Bryan Weaver: Still Quite Good At This YouTube Thing

During last fall’s Council campaign, we called Bryan Weaver’s Paul Wellstone homage “the best campaign video you’ll see all year.” With the above video, released by Weaver’s campaign this morning, Weaver’s pretty much laid claim to 2011’s honors, too.

 
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