In what AiOP is fondly calling “The Russian Invasion,” Art in Odd Places and CEC ArtsLink hosted five Russian and two Central Asian visiting artists for a public art workshop on Saturday, June 23. The artists created spontaneous public performances along 14th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, working with the AiOP 2012 theme: MODEL. […]
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Trayvon Martin Mural Causes Controversy
May 31, 2012 – 5:00 pm
by John Critelli Photos courtesy of Carmelo “Snow” Sigona. This controversial tribute to Trayvon Martin is located at the Messina Deli in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The mural drew criticism as soon as it went up in March. Some residents and city officials demanded its removal, saying such art is associated with gangs. Other residents […]