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Devoted to graffiti and street art, the exhibition Born in the Streets—Graffiti will bring to light the extraordinary expansion of an artistic movement that developed in the streets of New York in the early 1970s to rapidly become a world-wide phenomenon.
Today, graffiti has entered the cultural mainstream, crossing over to the realms of studio art, design and advertising. Yet despite its immense popularity, this essentially illegal activity continues to evolve at the periphery of the contemporary art world,
its origins and evolution little-known to the general public. The exhibition at the Fondation Cartier attempts to sketch the general contours of a subject that is vast and complex, encompassing many different ideas, media and movements across its boundaries.

Featured artists:

Seen, Charlie Ahern, Jon One, Delta, Barry McGee, Vitché, Quik, Koor, Toxic, Co Co 144, Alan Ket, Maripol,  Basco Vazko, Olivier Kosta-Théphaine, Nug, Part 1, Evan Roth, Boris Tellegen, Gérard Zlotykamien, L’Association Le MUR, Cripta,
Manfred Kerchheimer, Paris Joao & Roberto Wainer

Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain: http://fondation.cartier.com/files/press_file_1856_en.pdf
261 boulevard Raspail
75014 Paris, France

Ne Dans La Rue runs from July 7th - November 29th 2009

I’ve often said my 2 childhood hero’s were Muhammad Ali and IZ The Wiz. In my lifetime no one comes even close to accomplishing what
he’s done on trains. Back in 1984 I had the pleasure of meeting IZ for the first time at a Graffiti Fashion show at the Danceteria
in NYC. Needles to say I was in absolute awe.

This photo of IZ with Sizer Newave was taken that same night.

I considered IZ a friend and over the years he has been beyond generous to me, contributing photos, art and illustrations to my various print
endeavors. IZ epitomized the term “Graffiti Legend” but yet remained a truly humble soul. Mike I am fortunate to have known you, you will be
sorely missed. Rest in peace brother…

November 2000 edition of Graf Flix featuring IZ The Wiz