Girls & Graffiti

I was a resident of Queens the first time I truly appreciated graffiti art. Before that, my exposure to graffiti art was via the monetization of graffiti rendered in art toys, one of the many products sold by Kid Robot. However, my true exposure to graffiti art, in gentrified SoHo times, came via a trip [...]

Defying Stereotypes & OddsGraffiti Art & Empowerment What:Two graffiti artists used their standing in underground and mainstream communities to create a forum for global female artists.

The Dirt:You might see the two pit bulls roaming the boutique of the surf-meets-street Greenpoint boutique Alphabeta and assume the folks that hang out are unapproachable. Walk through the back door to the enclosed event space and the outdoor area and you’ll find the dogs are right there with you, keeping everyone company. The painters [...]