Exhibition and Art Benefit: The Walls Belong to Us

What: The Walls Belong To Us, an Exhibition and Art Benefit
When: July 25–August 4, 2007, M–F: 10am–8pm; Weekends: 11am–8pm
Where: powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street at Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

“THE WALLS BELONG TO US will feature the largest line up of global graffiti, urban art, and photography ever assembled in one space, with over 120 pieces and 105 artists involved. Canvases, sculptures, prints and silk screens from world-renowned artists including Martha Cooper, FUTURA 2000, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, Jamel Shabazz, GHOST, Grotesk, DELTA, Guy Gonzales, IZ THE WIZ, Jose Parla, Henry Chalfant, REVS, ZEPHYR, Shepard Fairey, EWOK, Joe Conzo, DAZE and Brett Cook Dizney.

In addition, THE WALLS BELONG TO US auction will play an instrumental role in raising funds to combat social injustice. Presently, Alan Ket [Maridueña] is the defendant in three cases in New York City. He has been accused and arrested for alleged graffiti crimes stemming from an October 2006 search of his home and office. In March 2007, police arrested him after a five-month investigation. He is charged with over a dozen felony charges [all graffiti-related] that if convicted could place him in prison for over ten years. Alan Ket has no prior criminal record. He is being represented by Daniel Perez of the law firm of Kuby and Perez LLP.”

Auction Information:
A preview of the exhibition will commence on July 25th and run through until the actual auction close date, August 4th, 2006. In addition, visit: www.supportket.org to view and/or bid on pieces featured in the auction starting on July 25th.

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