ART IN THE STREETS
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
04.17.11 – 08.08.11
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 São Paulo, where a unique visual language or attitude has evolved. The exhibition will feature paintings, mixed media sculptures, and interactive installations by 30 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.
Art in the Streets is made possible by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.
This exhibition is generously supported by the Sydney Irmas Exhibition Endowment.
Major support is provided by Levi’s. Additional support is provided by Mandy and Cliff Einstein, Nike SB, MOCA Contemporaries, MOCA Partners, and Montana Colors.
In-kind media support is provided by Ovation, Los Angeles magazine, and KCRW 89.9 FM.
Saturday in the Streets is presented by Ovation.
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