Since September 26, 57 Great Jones Street — the former home and studio of Al Diaz collaborator, Jean-Michel Basquiat — has been the site of Same Old Gallery, a multimedia exhibit showcasing Al Diaz ‘s masterful wordplay and inventive aesthetic. Curated by Adrian Wilson and Brian Shevlin, it features a diverse array of new work by Al Diaz, in addition to historic photos and memorabilia from back in the day when the SAMO© tag that he and Jean-Michel Basquiat had conceived was the talk of the town. Several photos I captured while visiting the space follow:
Mixed media with stencil art
Another contemplation on the brevity of it all
Mixed media musings
With a message for these times
The 1978 Village Voice article that reveals SAMO©’s identity
And this weekend marks the launch of Al Diaz‘s book with a signing and talk
Photos 1-6: Lois Stavsky
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