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8:30 pm

Vision and Vernacular | Sharp

Prosperi (2001) by Sharp Courtesy of the artist

The final of the quartet of graffiti artists featured in Vision and Vernacular is Sharp. Vision and Vernacular runs June 1 to June 15, 2011 at the Venice Biennale. More from Sharp after the jump.

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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Art
9:30 pm

Vision and Vernacular | Quik

ARTWORK BY QUIK

Continuing our preview of Vision and Vernacular, today we offer a look at Quik. Quik began his career tagging the streets of New York City, but soon found broader application for graffiti, incorporating his vernacular style to more art historically…

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Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Art
4:30 pm

Vision and Vernacular | Daze

Self-portrait Courtesy of the artist

Continuing our preview of Vision and Vernacular, today we offer a look at Daze. Like Blade, Daze cut his teeth in New York City. His early missions in the 1970s made him a legend in the burgeoning NYC scene, and…

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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

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6:00 pm

Vision and Vernacular | Blade

Original sketch for painting on the train by Blade Courtesy of the artist

This June, the American Folk Art Museum will have its premiere exhibition at the Venice Biennale, Vision and Vernacular, showcasing the work of eight contemporary, self-taught African-American artist—including four old school graffiti legends. The American Folk Art Museum has partnered…

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