Inspired by the downtown New York City art, music, and nightlife scene of the late ‘80’s into the early ‘90’s.
That time and the infamous outlaw parties were symbolic of our city and the way we lived our lives.
Contributing Artists: Alex Arcadia, Alfredo Martinez, Charles Hard
wick, Chino, Christophe Roberts, Curtis Kulig, Donald Gajadhar, Doug Landau, Dr. Dax, Ghost, Hugh Gran, Ilene Byers, Jayson Atienza, Jesper Haynes, Joey Glover, John Perry, Josh Wallman, Juna Skenderi, Justin Carty, Kinjal Mitra, Leyman Duky, Mare, Michael Alig, Michael Jarvis, Michelle Reyes, Minka Sicklinger, Mint and Serf, Nemo Librizzi, Pablo Power, Paul D. Edwards, Pork, Savior Elmundo, Senz, Shauna Figueroa, Spam, Strider, Tony Chan, Xaviera Simmons, 13thWitness and more…
The second group at show by 2feet12inches at White Box, Outlaw pays homage from the famous to the nameless figures that played a role in making New York City the epicenter of all that was cool in the world, and is still evident in today’s music, art and fashion, highlighting the inspiring quality of the squatters, punks, skaters, people with ‘real jobs’ and their dealers, artists, DJs, musicians, party promoters, etc.
DJ’s: Jazzy Nice, Jonny Santos, Julie Covello, Sal Principato, Shorty, Small Change, Steve Lewis and more…
Featured Screenings:
Art Wars | Wednesday, January 11 | 7pm
Hosted by Savior Elmundo and Voodoo Ray
Downtown Calling | Thursday, January 12 | 7pm
A documentary explaining, in detail, the evolution of New York City’s fertile music and art subculture during the late ‘70s early ‘80s and how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today.
In the Cups | Friday, January 13 | 7pm
Directed by Nemo Librizzi
Featured Book Reading:
Evolution of a Cro-Magnon, by John ‘Bloodclot’ Joseph | Saturday, January 14 | 7pm
Hosted by Dominic Chianese, John “Bloodclot” Joseph, and Bill Spector
Event Photography by: Kenny Rodriguez
Shot by: Kevin Chung
Press Contact: Laksmi Hedemark 646-258-0485
For press inquiries please contact press@whiteboxny.org or 212-714-2347