Swet - Book of the Year 2021

The graffiti writer Swet is releasing the fifth edition of his book series "Book of the Year". Published in September 2026 by Chemistry Publishing, the book is focusing on the year 2021. 

This fifth edition brings together more than 300 walls and trains painted throughout 2021, swinging sketches, and personal stories about some of the artists Swet crossed paths with along the way, including Riot, Wane, SelOne, Mickey and Jake.

2021 was a special year. Swet turned 50 and decided to celebrate it the only way he knows how — by painting 50 walls in 24 hours.

Swet’s approach to graffiti has always stayed rooted in the original mindset of the culture. Graffiti belongs in the streets and on trains. No matter how much “normal” life gets in the way, Swet keeps going and stays true to that mindset. Funky letters, fresh connections and that crazy swing don’t just happen. It takes energy, speed and years of painting to hit surfaces with that kind of power and consistency.

Hardcover book, digitally printed on high quality linen

244 pages

24 x  28.5cm

Edition of 150

Published in September 2026

About the artist

SWET was born in Denmark in 1971 and had his first graffiti experience in 1985.

Since the eighties SWET has been an undeniable presence in the international graffiti scene, influencing new generations with his extremely well executed paintings. Famous for his lively letters and colorful masterpieces SWET continues to impress in a scene that is constantly changing.

Swet's approach on graffiti is always from the original mindset of the culture. From his perspective graffiti belongs in the streets and on the trains. Also after "normal" life get in his way in so many ways he still manage to paint without changing his perspective. Filling surfaces with funky letters, fresh connections and a crazy swing are only possible for writers who can achieve the same energetic performance and quick powerful execution.