Graffiti From The Streets of Iran to the LA Art World and Beyond

Opening in Downtown LA at Crewest Gallery is a groundbreaking show called "From the Streets of Iran: Works on Paper by Urban Artists in Iran", curated by friend of yopeace.org, Shervin Shahbazi. This exhibit is the first of its kind in the U.S. featuring graffiti-based works on paper by ICY, SOT, FRZ, MAD, and CK1. These artists have exhibited their work in Europe and Australia, and this is their United States debut.

From the press release: "The artists draw inspiration from Iran’s rich heritage of calligraphy, visual arts, revolution and the state in which they live, as well as their exposure to graffiti and urban art in the West. Their work encompasses a broad range of subject matter—from urbanism and political resistance to scenes of everyday people and the innocence of youth. Each of the artists practices their own aesthetic. In some works, detailed hand styles overlap with spray can imagery; in others, stencil work and careful attention to texture affect a stylized photorealism. However the individual styles may differ, the works as a group resonate with hope and a determination to realize the promise of a better future from the streets of Iran."

Preview images look amazing...can't wait! The two pieces pictured here are stencil paintings.

Opening Reception Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:00pm
Runs through Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 9:00pm

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA

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