Piece 

Futura 2000 made this mural with spray paint, extending graffiti’s reach into the realm of abstraction. Futura was part of the vibrant artistic community that emerged in New York City in the 1970s and 80s. Artists sought alternatives to the established gallery system, staging interventions in public spaces and populating them with graffiti art. This piece features colourful, nebulous forms and geometric shapes, like planets in orbit, floating freely on the brick texture. The artist's tag hovers in the center, marking the artist’s signature. Futura’s work can be seen as both a celebration and a critique of contemporary society. His imagery reflects the energy and dynamism of urban life, while also hinting at the increasing interconnectedness of our world. To delve deeper into the historical context of this mural and artists associated with graffiti, explore archives, photography and other documents of the 1970’s and 80’s New York downtown scene. This will reveal how artists of this era changed the perception of art itself.