Born in the Basque Country of San Sebastián, Spain, both grew up in Düsseldorf, Germany and began doing graffiti in 1988.Graffiti With a German (and Bronx) Accent The New York Times (July 6, 2003). Accessed December 8, 2008 They spent their late teenage years traveling the world painting walls and trains with each other.Art Crimes Interview Brett Webb (November, 2001). Accessed December 8, 2008 While visiting New York City in 1997, both were asked to become members of TATS CRU, and permanently relocated to New York City shortly thereafter in 1999.
