C215, Williamsburg (2012) by C215The Street Museum of Art
Featuring the found work of C215, Elle, Faile, Gaia, Imminent Disaster, Jaye Moon, JR, Nick Walker, Paul Richard, R. Robot and Sweet Toof, In Plain Sight is the first exhibition of its kind to adopt the guerrilla tactics of a street artist in its curation.
Elle, Williamsburg (2012) by ElleThe Street Museum of Art
Rather than trying to displace these inherently public works of art within a gallery setting, The Street Museum of Art coexists with the vibrancy of New York City’s urban environment.
Gaia, Williamsburg (2012) by GaiaThe Street Museum of Art
While the work included in this exhibition may be clearly visible to any pedestrian walking down the street, many remain unnoticed by the jaded eyes of New York City locals. Each piece has been cleverly positioned by the artists – hidden in plain sight, taunting those who pass by to stop and look.
Imminent Disaster, Williamsburg (2012) by Imminent DisasterThe Street Museum of Art
JR, Williamsburg (2012) by JRThe Street Museum of Art
For a moment, through the scavenger-hunt-like exhibition experience unique to The Street Museum of Art, one can begin to imagine the artists on their search for the ideal urban canvas.
Didactic labels publicly posted alongside each of the artists works encourage a more direct interaction between the viewer, the art and New York City’s urban landscape.
Sweet Toof, Williamsburg (2013) by Sweet ToofThe Street Museum of Art
As The Street Museum of Art’s inaugural exhibition, In Plain Sight is an illegal guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn through the lens of a street artist – offering a new way to view the city and acting as a catalyst for future public street art exhibitions.
Artists—C215, Elle, Faile, Gaia, Imminent Disaster, Jaye Moon, JR, Nick Walker, Paul Richard, R. Robot and Sweet Toof
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