Art of the Street: Selections from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection
See works from the subway walls to the tenement halls in this showcase of works inspired by the streets of New York City.
See works from the subway walls to the tenement halls in this showcase of works inspired by the streets of New York City.
Hirschfeld Gallery
This exhibition celebrates graffiti, street art, public art, and the moments when creative expression bursts out of the walls of traditional institutions into everyday life. Featuring highlights from a transformative promised gift to The New York Historical by prominent philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, alongside recent additions to their private collection, Art of the Street showcases a stunning array of works inspired by the energy and visual language of the city. Works by Karel Appel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Red Grooms, among others, tell the story of a movement that began as an act of defiance and grew into a powerful, global artistic force—one that continues to reshape how we experience art and public spaces.
To amplify this visual portrait of the city, the exhibition highlights the voices of a variety of New Yorkers in response to the scenes portrayed. Curated by Julia Brukx, Curatorial Assistant
Exhibitions at The New York Historical are made possible by the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.
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