Not So Street Art
Five urban artists test the elasticity of their work by confining art that belongs to the city within indoor walls. An exploration into how the street gesture survives outside its natural habitat.
Following a challenging period for everyone, five urban artists, Drako, Heit, João is Typing, Kilos, and Pant return to their studio: the street.
Aware of an increasingly hybrid routine spent within four walls, &Co invited these artists to test the elasticity of their work: can creations that usually live freely survive and adapt to an indoor space?
By confining art that inherently belongs to the city, this experience creates the time and space to reflect on the questions surrounding urban art, particularly the fine line between vandalism and artistic expression, and the nuances that define it.
Shaped by anonymity, illicitness, and strong connections to culture, politics, and music, street art moves away from city facades and buildings. Stripped of urban noise, viewers are given the opportunity to contemplate each piece directly and without distraction.
Dates
09 Apr 2022 — 28 May 2022
Location
Address
Rua do Beato 30, 1950-044 Lisbon, Portugal
Type
Group exhibition
Status
Ended
Gallery
