gallery nine5 will host a block party this evening — from 6-8pm — to celebrate the transformation of its gallery walls into a vibrant, magical public sphere. Here are a few recently captured images:
Vor138‘s completed piece with TATS CRU on the left and Bisco Smith to the right
Vor138
Shiro at work
And her completed piece
Ket — who has been transforming his original piece with political references and names of victims of violence and war; it’s certain to look different this evening from the close-up captured here!
And the always-wonderful Rubin415 at work on Monday
gallery nine5 is located at 24 Spring Street, and if you can’t make it this evening, you can check out the site-specific exhibit through July 30.
Photos: 1-4 by Dani Reyes Mozeson; 5-6 by Lois Stavsky
The transformation of SoHo-based gallery nine5’s walls from “a private space into a public sphere” has begun with expressive murals — from the playful to the political — by TATS CRU, Ket and Bisco Smith. Here’s a sampling of what’s been happening:
TATS CRU‘s BG183 at work to the right of Bio and Nicer
Ket installs dozens of newspaper articles illustrating human sufferings, largely the result of wars
And paints over them
With quote from historian and social activist Howard Zinn
And Bisco Smith — in from the West Coast — graces the wall with his distinct aesthetic
The public is invited to observe, explore and join the conversation as Vor138, Shiro and Rubin415 contribute to the further transitory makeover of gallery nine5. Keep posted to StreetArtNYC for updates and, if you are in town, be sure to check out the opening reception on July 17, 6-8pm. gallery nine5 is located at 24 Spring Street in SoHo.
Action photos by Dani Reyes Mozeson; others by Lois Stavsky
Tats Cru members — Bio, Nicer and BG183 — express their distinct creative visions in Blood, Sweat and Tears, a playful exhibit on view through Friday at TT Underground, 191 2nd Avenue in the East Village. Here is a sampling of the recent artworks on display by the legendary Bronx-based Mural Kings:
Another painting by Bio with his iconic heart
Close-ups from Nicer’s superheroes
A huge canvas by BG 183
And one of BG183’s smaller ones
And just a few blocks away — on Second Street off Avenue A:
Bio
Nicer
BG183
Photos of Bio’s paintings and mural by Lois Stavsky; photos of Nicer’s and BG183’s by Dani Reyes Mozeson
The weather was glorious yesterday as the huge wall on Drake Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx served as a canvas for some of NYC most famed writers, along with their guests, including the legendary DJ Goldie in from the UK. Here are some images from the day:
Bio at work
More after the jump!
