Art in the Streets is the first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. Curated by MOCA Director Jeffrey Deitch and Associate Curators Roger Gastman and Aaron Rose, the exhibition will trace the development of graffiti and street art from the 1970s to the global movement it has become today, concentrating on key cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Sao Paulo, where a unique visual language or attitude has evolved. The exhibition will feature paintings, mixed media sculptures, and interactive installations by 50 of the most dynamic artists and will emphasize Los Angeles's role in the evolution of graffiti and street art, with special sections dedicated to seminal local movements such as cholo graffiti and Dogtown skateboard culture. A comprehensive timeline illustrated with artwork, photos, video, and ephemera will provide a historical context for the work.
I think graffiti being considered a global phenomenon and appreciated as an art that carries all aesthetic appeal is a positive movement forward. I have yet to see the Art in the Streets exhibition for myself, but I am well aware of the anticipation for a show this tremendous with the amount of regarded graff artist. The examination into the development of street art and where it is evolving culturally is something I plan to be committed to and revolve my career around.
