"history, style, hope, resilience"
Join us and curator Carmelo Alvarez on Friday, May 12th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm for opening of the L.A. Art Exhibition
GRAFFITINSPIRE .
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of
Radiotron Hip Hop youth center that opened across from MacArthur Park in 1983, the Goethe-Institut will serve as the venue for GRAFFITINSPIRE. This multidisciplinary graffiti art exhibit features artists that attended the Radiotron as teens or were inspired by the graffiti art movement and participated in other projects organized by Youth and Culture Advocate Carmelo Alvarez. These iconic Los Angeles graffiti artists and crews have influenced the art form worldwide. Additional planned programming events for GRAFFITINSPIRE will include Hip Hop elements workshops (breaking, popping, DJs, rapping, beat boxing, graffiti art) as well as film screenings.
Admission is free with RSVP. Light refreshments provided
RSVP TO ATTEND: GRAFFITINSPIRE
SCHEDULE
7:00 PM - DOORS OPEN -
DJ KRYE
7:15 PM - Welcoming by Carmelo Alvarez & HEX
Land Acknowledgment by Yaotl of Atzlan Undergorund
& Veronica Santana of Hip Hop Warrior Movement
7:30 PM - TRACES of RADIOTRON film by Maya Santos (6min
)
Graffiti Artist Mozart words of Resilience
7:40 PM - 12oz. KINGS film by Charley Santo (20min)
8:30 PM - DJ Hazze & Bboy Wilpower of Airforce Crew
with Special Guest Bgirl Yeya Yayis & MC Phoenix
9:00 PM - DJ KRYE
10:00 PM - End of event
This exhibition includes contributions from
PHANTOM STREET ARTI$T,
HEX, JERO,
SHANDU,
CRIME,
DEFER, MOEZART,
HEAVEN,
PRIME,
ENKONE, ANDO PNDLIAN,
SAINT Flims,
KALM,
ZENDER, THANKS,
DEITY, SWAN,
OLDSKOOL, ZUCO,
GERMIZM,
RELIC,
KING-CRE8, SIGIE, GARM,
CRAKA,
NOTIK,
THUNDR, VOX,
RESEK,
AISEBORN & MORE.
The exhibition can be viewed during events and at the following times:
During Office Hours: March 15th - June 30th, 2023
Tuesdays–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.
Free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure located at
676 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057
GRAFFITINSPIRE is curated by Carmelo Alvarez and presented in cooperation with Stage of the Arts. Part of the Neighborhood Interpretive Center, a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.
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