A museum of all things related to graffiti and street art is a must-see exhibition in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at 25 Kent Ave. BEYOND THE STREETS takes over two floors of a massive building and features the art of 150+ artists including Lady Pink, Futura 2000, TATS CRU, Swoon, Invader, Shepard Fairey and Ron English. There is also a great collection of photographs to see by Martha Cooper, Henry Chalfant and Glen E. Friedman. Drop what you’re doing and get your tickets now. $25 gets you in and a valid student ID gets you 50% off the ticket price at the door. Stop by now through September 29. For hours and more details, check out their website http://www.beyondthestreets.com Check out some photos below from our recent visit to graffiti heaven in NYC.
Beastie Boys logo created by Cey Adams. Lots of Beastie ephemera to gawk at from hand written lyric sheets, records, shirts and photos. RIP MCA.One of my favorite displays was the collection of toy trains all painted up with incredible detail. Super dope work!Be sure to stop by Trash Records…modeled after an indie record store. Check out all the graffiti-inspired records and feel free to give ’em a spin on the turntable. Bill Barminski’s cardboard living room is also a highlight…feel free to sit on the couch and get interactive…touch, feel, pose for Instagram!Swoon straight outta the Rhode Island School of Design…Shepard FaireyPaid…mad graffiti skills and a jedi master of sign making.John Ahearn (his twin brother is Charlie Ahearn, director of Wild Style) with his son who happens to be the model for John’s sculpture of the kid with the basketball pictured above. Cey Adams signing books at the gift shop where you can find all kinds of merchandise including prints, books, stickers, and shirts.
