Graffiti artists created a new mural on the corner of Houston and Bowery Streets to celebrate the birthday of Martha Copper. Martha Cooper, a well-known photojournalist specializing in art and anthropology, is celebrating her 70th birthday. Best known for her photography of graffiti and street art, Martha Cooper methodically documented subway graffiti during the 1970s and 1980s. Her body of work is considered the most substantial of its kind.
Showing posts with label Houston and Bowery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Houston and Bowery. Show all posts
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
SHEPARD FAIREY's Mural on Houston and Bowery
Artist SHEPARD FAIREY, probably best known for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster, installed this MAY DAY mural at the corner of Houston and Bowery. The mural is a promotion for MAY DAY, Fairey's show at Deitch Projects. The mural is a critique of everything from global warming to the two-party system in Washington. The wall on Houston and Bowery was made famous by KEITH HARING in the early '80's.
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