Drawing art crowds not only inside galleries, but also outside as well, Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood has been heralded as “one of the most vibrant street-art scenes in the nation, if not the world.” Naturally, this new title comes with some controversy, according to the Biscayne Times. Artist BooksIII, who founded art collective Primary Flight to paint the outdoor area in 2007, says, “Here was a place that was becoming an art hub, but for the most part it was one week a year [during Art Basel]. They appear and then disappear without looking at what was going on. We were like, ‘Fuck you, more is going on here.” Read more »

Michael Jackson makes his latest posthumous appearance down at Miami’s art mess. Riding a white horse in gilded clothes and cape, the King of Pop was unveiled in a massive Kehinde Wiley painting inside Deitch Projects’ booth at the Basel art fair. Read more »

After teaming up with artist David Ellis on an arduous animated painting in Italy, Blu is solo and stateside, rolling out another massive mural in Long Island City. Commissioned by Deitch Projects, who also bankrolled Os Gêmeos’ recent mural, the Italian artist is peeling back the walls on the influential gallery’s studios to reveal a golden moneymaking machine. Watch Blu roll out the system of cash, cogs and wheels after the jump, or see his handiwork in person at the end of 44th Drive on the East River. Read more »

Shirking the laborious painting process he’s known for, Kehinde Wiley showcases a collection of photographs of young, street fashionable African American men. Developed with the technical expertise of hip hop video director Hype Williams, “Black Light” opens at Deitch Projects’ 76 Grand Street space on Thursday night. Accompanying the opening from 6 to 9 PM, PowerHouse will release Wiley’s photo portraits in a by the same title.

Inside the paint splattered façade of 76 Grand Street, Deitch Projects has assembled a tribute to the late Dash Snow. In addition to some of the artist’s photos, collages, installations and graffiti, the community driven exhibition features countless snapshots from Snow’s life and memorial pieces from friends, fellow artists and graffiti writers. Above is a selection of images from the show, which runs through August 15.

Preparations are underway at Deitch Projects for a Dash Snow exhibition in honor of the late artist. GLACER blasted the front of the 76 Grand Street gallery with a SACER fire extinguisher tag, while SEEDR hit the roof with a spraypainted portrait of the prolific graffiti writer. Anticipated to open from July 23rd to August 15th, the show will feature photos and videos of Snow alongside his own artwork, pieces created by friends in his memory, and an open wall for public expression.

Photos by Sabeth718