Definition of Taki 183

TAKI 183 is one of the originators of New York graffiti. He worked as a foot messenger and would write his nickname around the New York streets that he daily frequented en route in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taki was Greek born, named Demetrios and his "tag" was short for Demetraki, the alternative of Demetrios. The number 183 came from his address on 183rd Street in Washington Heights.