Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles

last week, i boogied on down to the MOCA to check out the graffiti art exhibition "art in the streets" -- the first major U.S. museum exhibition focused on the history of graffiti and street art.  this was actually my second visit.  the first time, i only had my camera phone, so i had to pay a second visit to snaps some better shots.  more on my first visit later (and my encounter with shepard fairey!).

anyways, kittens...today is the last day of the exhibit! so, if you can, CHECK IT OUT!  admission is FREE today courtesy of banksy, who's footing the entry fee for all monday visitors.  ain't he swell?

along with banksy, there are several amazing artists featured including shepard fairey and fab 5 freddy. i'll be posting the remainder of my exhibition photos this week, but in the meantime, enjoy the yummy bits of banksy that are on display...

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{above:  hazmat suited, martini-drinking golfers.}

Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-stained-glass-window

{above:  "stained glass" -- a ginormous window painting created by banksy in collaboration with a group of LA art students.}

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{above: a peeing dog creates abstract art and is named best in show.}

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{above:  a pinata cop beating.}

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{above:  ape warning -- "laugh now, but one day we'll be in charge."}

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Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-fish-sticks

{above: fish sticks swimming.}

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Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-picket-fence

Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-crayon-machine-gun

{above: crayon machine gun.}

Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-dentures-flowers

{above: denture flowers.}

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Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-this-is-a-pipe

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{above: surveillance camera.}

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{above:  banksy's flower thrower in riot painting.}

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Art-in-the-streets-graffiti-moca-banksy-los-angeles-i-hate-mondays-sign

{above:  i hate mondays.}

ART IN THE STREETS
MOCA at the geffen contemporary
hours: 11-5
admission:  FREE today
ends today!

{photos by tula jeng.}