Be part of an engaging panel discussion that delves into the evolution of graffiti as an art form and the lasting influence of visionary artist and collector Martin Wong. Tracing its origins in New York City’s subway tunnels and streets to its eventual recognition in galleries and museums, graffiti has had a profound impact on urban culture and artistic expression. Prior to the panel discussion, explore Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection, which provides a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.

Join Hrag Vartanian, Editor-in-Chief of Hyperallergic, as he moderates an insightful panel featuring artist Lee Quiñones, PPOW Gallery Co-Founder Wendy Olsoff, and Sean Corcoran, Senior Curator of Prints and Photographs at MCNY. Together, they will explore the social and political forces that propelled graffiti’s ascent and its evolving impact. The conversation will also shine a light on Martin Wong’s pivotal role in preserving graffiti’s legacy, particularly through his vast collection that played a key part in bringing the art form out of the underground.

Price: General Admission $25| Members $20

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