From August 5th to September 2nd, 2023, Kolly Gallery represented four exceptional Swiss artists who had truly impacted the graffiti scene in Switzerland: Thierry Furger, Still Alive, RosyOne, and Drüegg.
During the Group Show, I exhibited 44 New York City Subway Maps, which featured Hip Hop musicians from New York
There are four
essential elements to
Hip Hop:
rap music, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti.
Still Alive has created a piece of art by painting all the significant Hip Hop Music Artists from New York City onto the iconic New York City Subway Map. This artwork serves as a tribute to the originators and influential figures of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, who played pivotal roles in shaping the Hip Hop Music genre.
The Maps measuring is 81.7 × 57.7 cm
Homage to Hip Hop Legends
The Graffiti Gallery
The Graffiti Gallery
The maps were also exhibited at the "The Graffiti Gallery" exhibition in Fribourg in March 2024.
«The Graffiti Gallery» took over all five floors of L’Atelier, offering a total immersion in urban art. Visitors had the opportunity to discover a wide variety of freely accessible works and installations, created by some of the most emblematic artists on the graffiti scene.
Street Echos: Shanghai Exhibition Featuring New York City Subway Maps
On September 26, 2024, Museum of Graffiti opened its very first exhibition on mainland China, right in the heart of the Changning District of Shanghai—the biggest city in the entire country. The exhibition, entitled Street Echos, was prepared over the greater part of the past year and combines an explanation of graffiti's humble roots with the current status of the art form. The enormous space is equipped with a lifesize train, a full skate park, an area dubbed the 'playground,' a record store installation, and a heavy emphasis on new technology that teaches visitors the techniques of the trade.
I'm honored to be part of this incredible exhibition with my New York City Subway Maps, which are featured in the record store installation.
Book: 50 New York City Subway Maps by Still Alive
Following the Group Show "50 Years Of Hip-Hop" at Kolly Gallery in Zurich, where I exhibited my New York City Subway Maps, I suggested to Molotow the idea of publishing a book that would feature these maps. It's worth noting that all of the maps were created exclusively using Molotow One4All Markers.
Three classic Hip Hop Movies on the Map:
Wild Style" (1983), "Style Wars" (1983), and "Beat Street" (1984) are seminal films that authentically depict the early hip-hop culture in New York City. "Wild Style" is a narrative film that showcases the lives of graffiti artists, breakdancers, and MCs, featuring real-life figures from the scene. "Style Wars" is a documentary that delves into the world of graffiti, highlighting the artists' struggles and the city's response to this burgeoning art form. "Beat Street" is a drama that portrays the lives of young hip-hop enthusiasts striving to make their mark, emphasizing elements like DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Collectively, these films capture the essence of hip-hop's early days, showcasing its artistic expressions and the challenges faced by its pioneers.
