In the summer of 2011, MOCA Los Angeles hosted an exhibit called Art in the Streets, which featured the works of famed graffiti and street artists. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to check it out, and it didn’t disappoint. Although I was initially worried that it would focus too heavily on street art and not graffiti, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the exhibit. Countless pioneers in the early East Coast and West Coast graffiti scenes were featured, along with some of today’s bigger names.
The lighting inside the exhibit wasn’t always the best for photo opportunities, but I managed to snap a few shots that weren’t too blurry. Regardless of your views on graffiti, you have to admit that there are some talented artists here. Take a look, and let me know what you think. Click the images to enlarge.
Iz the Wiz Canvas
SICK 156 and IZ - Top Center
The Infamous Bozo Texino Scrawl
Colossus of Roads
The West Coast RISK
Classic Black and White Photo's of Los Angeles Culture
Character by Mr. A
Character by Mr. A
IRAK Crew - NYC
Handstyles - Too many names to name...
Tracy 168's Blackbook
Tracy 168
Vintage Spraypaint Can Collection
Cornbread from Philly
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Hi Kelly,
Thanks for the reply! Creativity definitely is huge in the way people view the world.
These are great, some very talented people! I don’t mond graffitti so much, but I can see why many would have a problem with it.
Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the reply! If you can’t tell, I’m a fan of graffiti art, haha. It was really cool to see it in a gallery setting, and see a lot of the early pioneers of the art form.
They really are very talented guys and very promising work. Thanks for sharing
I supposed this graffiti are around me…! It nice art..
Loving the pieces by Mr A! Mind you, everything on show looks cool.
I’m in LA in June, I hope they have a similar gallery on then.