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Matt Siren, Death Face bus stop installation, Manhattan, NYC
Siren’s vintage Pin-ups represent the Artist’s respect for the female form and its vigor. Through his deep appreciation for women, their physical strength, and ability to be resilient in the face of pain and conflict, Matt Siren’s Pin-ups are not intended to objectify women through the problematic lens of the male gaze, but rather, to alter it to focus on feminist power through sexuality. The erotic Burlesque in the Living Room series teases the viewer to engage with mock advertisements. Specifically, Siren inverts the commercial dialogue so the female characters may utilize their femininity to regain control of the male gaze that fails to define them.
Pulling from our archives, Ghost Girl and Burlesque in the Living Room limited edition prints will be made available at Woodward Gallery, on a first-comefirst-serve basis, for the duration of the exhibition.
Since 2008, the beautiful face of Matt Siren’s Ghost Girl has appeared on urban walls, became a set of vinyl toy collectibles, decorated reality television beach homes, was discussed on CBS News, was worn by the fashion world, and was even transformed into a 7.6-acre corn maze. This hard-edge, female icon with dark hair pulled to the side by a flower, harkens back to Matt Siren’s youthful love of gaming— particularly, his nostalgia for the arcade game, Ms. Pac-Man. Ghost Girl stares directly at her voyeur’s eyes, hypnotizing the viewer to follow her.
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The powerful silhouette of Ghost Girl is set in a variety of colors as a representation of diversity and feminism; she could represent anyone, no matter their background, size, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity. Her universal image has become Matt Siren’s signature symbol. All women are intended to be represented in Ghost Girl’s robust and striking
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Death Face is one face of a character called a Quintesson from the 1980s cartoon, The
Woodward Gallery invites all to the exciting realm of Matt Siren:Thriller. A full-color, digital catalog is available on our website (WoodwardGallery.net). This exhibition is presented at Woodward Gallery in our street-level windows 24/7, by private appointment, and as an online exhibition and Viewing Room on Artsy.net. Come one, come all!
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Transformers. The fictional robo-alien race of Quintesson has 5 faces. As fans of The Transformers franchise know, the specific season where the Quintesson characters appear is filled with dark psychological undertones. Their graphic design style and deep meaning inspire Siren’s own creative twist on these characters.
SIREN: THRILLER
September - October 2022
For well over a decade, Matt Siren brought piercing, high-contrast artwork from the streets of New York City to the walls of Woodward Gallery. This Fall, the Artist’s first solo exhibition at Woodward Gallery, Matt Siren: Thriller, explores his creative evolution. Matt Siren’s collection of characters is widely-recognized and respected from the American East and West Coasts to European cities, such as London and Paris. By fusing thick-lined graphic content, sharp comic book illustrations, and playful storytelling into his art, Matt Siren’s work thrills. This exhibition highlights the Artist’s most iconic characters, who stir up imagination, and seduce. Vintage screenprints on metal signs and current hand-painted wood-block assemblages are featured together in a two-part exhibition at Woodward Gallery. Prepare for a wild ride of past, present, and future storytelling —unique to Matt Siren— transcending street and fine art.
Metaphorically and symbolically, Matt Siren’s Skull represents a wartime spirit of going into battle with a vengeance. The Skull represents a sense of condemnation and a warning of impending death. However, death, as a metaphor, can also signify the end of an era— or a new beginning. Matt Siren’s Skulls are presented, not as figures of existential doom, but rather, as comical or ironic manifestations of serious caution.
Matt Siren installing Ghost Girl, Manhattan, NYC
PAINTINGS2009-2022
5¢ Boogie Man, 2022
Signed and dated on verso, Text on verso: “Nights on Earth Are?”
Matt Siren
Assemblage of multiple hand-painted acrylic on wood block panels framed by the Artist
37.5 x 25.5 inches; 95.3 x 64.8 cm
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36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Assemblage of multiple hand-painted acrylic on wood block panels
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Matt Siren Peace Angel, 2022
Signed and dated on verso
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Matt Siren: Thriller Exhibition on view at Woodward Gallery, NYC, September 2022
10 Matt Siren Skeletoro, 2010 Silkscreen and acrylic paint on wood 56 x 37 inches; 142.2 x 94.4 cm
Signed and dated on verso, Text on verso: Florida Mendoza Freda Dreany
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Matt Siren Mistress, 2009
40 x 28 inches; 101.6 x 70.5 cm/ framed size
Silkscreen and acrylic paint on wood
Text on front: “Fakes”- “Reports”
Signed and dated “October 4th 2009” on verso; Text on verso: “Florida Guerrero Mendoza”
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VINTAGE WORKS METAL SIGNS
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Unique screenprint on metal sign
Signed on verso
Inky, Ghost Girl, 2008
36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
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Pinky, Ghost Girl, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm on verso
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Matt Siren: street art mural, Broome Street, LES, NYC, 2022
Detail: Ghost Girl paintings on metal, Woodward Gallery Exhibition,
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Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed on verso
Blinky, Ghost Girl, 2008
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Matt Siren: Ghost Girl street art, Eldridge Street, NYC, 2008
Woodward Gallery First Project Space with street art by Matt Siren, El Celso, JM Rizzi, NYC, 2008
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Sue, Ghost Girl, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Signed on verso
Matt Siren
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Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Signed on verso
Matt Siren Ghost Girl, Negative, 2008
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Matt Siren: Thriller Exhibition at Woodward Gallery,
NYC, 2022
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Ghost Girl, Black, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Signed on verso
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Death Face: I am riding you, 2008 screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm on verso
Signed
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Matt Siren: Thriller Exhibition at Woodward Gallery, NYC, 2022
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Death Face: i AM riding you, 2008 screenprint on metal sign x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm on verso
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Matt Siren, Death Face street art installation, Manhattan, NYC
Matt Siren, Death Face bus stop installation, Manhattan, NYC
Death Face: i am RIDING you, 2008screenprint on metal signx 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm on verso
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Unique
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Matt Siren, Death Face street art, Manhattan, NYC 48
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Matt Siren: Thriller Exhibition at Woodward Gallery, NYC, 2022
Death Face: i am riding YOU, 2008 screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm on verso
Unique
Signed
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Matt Siren: Thriller Exhibition at Woodward Gallery, NYC, 2022 52
Closeup of Matt Siren Death Face: I am riding YOU
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Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
Unique screenprint on metal sign
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Burlesque Striptease, 2008
34 x 22 inches; 86.36 x 55.88 cm
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Unique screenprint on metal sign
Burlesque in The Living Room, 2008
36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
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Matt Siren
Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
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Unique screenprint on metal sign
Wasabassco Presents Burlesque in the Living Room, 2008
24 x 36 inches; 61 x 91.4 cm
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36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
Matt Siren Wasabassco Burlesque, 2008 Unique screenprint on metal sign
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SCREENPRINTVINTAGEEDITIONS
Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Burlesque Striptease, 2008 Screenprint on paper
34 x 22 inches; 86.36 x 55.88 cm 50
Matt Siren
Edition
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Burlesque in The Living Room, 2008 Screenprint on paper
Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Matt Siren
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36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Edition 50
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Matt Siren
24 x 36 inches; 61 x 91.4 cm Edition 50
Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Wasabassco Presents Burlesque in the Living Room, 2008 Screenprint on paper
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Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
70 Matt Siren Ghost Girl Black, 2008 Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
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Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
72 Matt Siren Ghost Girl Blinky, 2008 Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
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74 Matt Siren Ghost Girl Pinky, 2008 Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
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Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
76 Matt Siren Ghost Girl Inky, 2008
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper Edition 12
44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm
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78 Matt Siren Ghost Girl Sue, 2008 Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
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Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
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EXHIBITION LIST
VINTAGEPAINTINGSWORKS
Death Face: i am riding YOU, 2008
Death Face: i am RIDING you, 2008
Signed on verso
Signed on verso
Signed on verso
Unique screenprint on metal sign 24 x 36 inches; 61 x 91.4 cm Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
ON METAL SIGNS
Signed on verso
Death Face: i AM riding you, 2008
Pinky, Ghost Girl, 2008
Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
Ghost Girl, Negative, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Burlesque Striptease, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Signed on verso
Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
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Inky, Ghost Girl, 2008
Sue, Ghost Girl, 2008
Wasabassco Presents Burlesque in the Living Room, 2008
Signed on verso
Signed and dated on verso, Text on verso: Florida Mendoza Freda Dreany
Silkscreen and acrylic paint on wood 56 x 37 inches; 142.2 x 94.4 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed on verso
Signed on verso
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Assemblage of multiple hand-painted acrylic on wood block panels, framed by the Artist
37.5 x 25.5 inches; 95.3 x 64.8 cm/ framed size
Silkscreen and acrylic paint on wood 40 x 28 inches; 101.6 x 70.5 cm/ framed size
Peace Angel, 2022
5¢ Boogie Man, 2022
Assemblage of multiple hand-painted acrylic on wood block panels, 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed on verso
Burlesque in The Living Room, 2008
Signed and dated “October 4th 2009” on verso; Text on verso: “Florida Guerrero Mendoza” Text on front: “Fakes”- “Reports”
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Signed and dated LR in marker, Signed on verso
Signed on verso
Blinky, Ghost Girl, 2008
Death Face: I am riding you, 2008
Wasabassco Burlesque, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed and date don verso
Mistress, 2009
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Skeletoro, 2010
Ghost Girl, Black, 2008
Unique screenprint on metal sign 34 x 22 inches; 86.36 x 55.88 cm
Unique screenprint on metal sign 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm
Signed and dated on verso, Text on verso: “Nights on Earth Are?”
VINTAGE PRINT EDITIONS
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Screenprint on paper 34 x 22 inches; 86.36 x 55.88 cm Edition 50
Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
Burlesque Striptease, 2008
Screenprint on paper 36 x 24 inches; 91.4 x 61 cm Edition 50
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Ghost Girl Negative, 2008
Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Ghost Girl Pinky, 2008
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005 Ghost Girl Sue, 2008
Burlesque in The Living Room, 2008
Wasabassco Presents Burlesque in the Living Room, 2008
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
Ghost Girl Blinky, 2008
Screenprint on paper 24 x 36 inches; 61 x 91.4 cm Edition 50
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Signed LR, numbered LL in pencil
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005
Signed and dated LR, Numbered LL, Stamped on verso Woodward Gallery and © Matt Siren 2005 Ghost Girl Inky, 2008
Ghost Girl Black, 2008
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
Screenprint on Rives BFK paper 44 × 30 inches, 111.8 × 76.2 cm Edition 12
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RESUME
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2013 “Ghost Girl Corn Maze,” Barton Orchard, Poughquag, NY in collaboration with David Phillips and Woodward Gallery, NYC, June-August.
“Unusual Suspects,” 17 Frost Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2022 “Matt Siren Thriller,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, September- October.
2015 “Woodward Gallery Decades,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, September 12- October 24.
“Matt Siren,” The Novogratz Holiday Pop Up, Presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC, December.
2011 “The Welling Court Mural Project,” Welling Court, Astoria, Queens, NY
“Pantheon: A History of Art from the Streets of NYC,” Donnell Library, NYC in collaboration with Woodward Gallery, NYC.
2021 “Paths of Rhythm,” Curated by Robert Aloia, 205 Allen Street, NYC, September 10 - October 3.
2008 “Street Language: Matt Siren & Darkcloud,” Two - Person, Woodward Gallery, NYC
Education:
“Summer Selections,” Woodward Gallery, NYC
“Eames Inspiration,” Barneys New York, windows curated by Billi Kid and Luna Park
M ATT S IREN
2021 “Ghost World,” Two - Person, Matt Siren and Roycer, Illon Art Gallery, NYC
2018
“20in18,” featuring Keith Haring, Richard Hambleton, Robert Indiana, Val Kilmer, Andy Warhol and others, Woodward Gallery, NYC, February 8 - March 23.
2008-10 “Matt Siren,” Bank of America, SoHo, Lobby, presented by Woodward Gallery, NYC
2016 “Fall Salon,” featuring 61 artists and 129 works of art, Woodward Gallery, NYC
2022 “New in 22,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, January- March.
School of Visual Arts, SVA 2006-2007
Established 1994
2012 “Believe the Hype,” Pandemic Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
SElEctEd Group ExhibitionS
School of Visual Arts, SVA 1993-1997
Fashion Institute of Technology, FIT 1998-1999
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“Rather Unique,” Guest Curator Royce Bannon, Woodward Gallery, NYC, January 7- February 19.
“The Great Outdoors,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, May 8- July 24.
2017 “Ember City,” Two - Person, Matt Siren with Roycer, LES, NYC
SElEctEd Solo ExhibitionS
“Stoked Mentoring 4th Annual Benefit Art Auction,” Milk Gallery at Phillips Auction House, NYC
Woodward Gallery
2010 “Stokenphobia,” Pandemic Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
“The Wall at Central Square,” Central Square, Cambridge, MA. “Peel Here,” Ghetto Mansion, Los Angeles, CA.
2006 “Wooster on Spring,” Candle Building, 11 Spring Street, presented by Elias Cummings and the Wooster Collective, NYC
“Writing Our Future,” Community-Word Project 8th Annual Benefit, The National Arts Club, NYC “Works on Paper,” Woodward Gallery at the Park Avenue Armory, NYC “Get a Grip,” My Plastic Heart, NYC “Maneki Neko Art Show,” The Showroom, NYC
2009 “Work To Do,” A benefit event organized by The Combine, Afrika Bambaataa, Royce Bannon, and ELC , 112 Greene Street, NYC
“This Means Nothing,” The Skylounge at the POWERHOUSE Arena, Brooklyn, NY
“The Street Art Show,” Pure Project, NYC
2010 “BIG Paper Winter,” featuring original works by Jean Michel Basquiat, Alexander Calder, Willem de Kooning, Richard Hambleton, Franz Kline, Robert Rauschenberg, Ad Reinhardt, Andy Warhol, Woodward Gallery, NYC, January 9 - February 27.
“The Second Annual Art Works 4 A.C.E. (Association of Community Employment for the Homeless),” Mimi Ferzt Gallery, NYC
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“A Maze,” Presented by Celso, Infinity and LA II, Factory Fresh, Brooklyn, NY
Woodward Gallery York, NY 10002
“Sign Language,” 30 new street artists collaborating on metal street signs, Woodward Gallery, NYC
“Stoked Mentoring 2nd Annual Benefit Art Auction,” Milk at Phillips Auction House, NYC
2007 “Bomit presents A.K.A. - A Bandana Art Show,” Houston, TX.
“Booked!” ABC No Rio, NYC
Established 1994 132A Eldridge Street, Ground Floor, New
“Sounds Like Another Custom Show,” M5 Bar, Art Gallery at Kingsborough Community College at City University of New York, NYC
“Drop Dead Sexy,” School Bar and Gallery, NYC “See You In Hell,” MF Gallery, NYC
Digital Exhibition Catalogue, “Matt Siren Thriller,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, woodwardgallery.net, September 2022.
2008 “Off The Wall: From Vandalism to Art,” Wilde Gallery, Berlin, Germany in association with Woodward Gallery, NYC.
“The Piece Process,” featuring Matt Siren, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat, Ray Johnson, Dennis Oppenheim, MOMO, Darkcloud, Elbow Toe and others, Annonymous Gallery, NYC in association with Woodward Gallery, NYC, Winter.
Selected Group Exhibitions Continued
Exhibition Invitation, “Matt Siren Thriller,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, Illustrated, September 2022. Exhibition Catalogue, “New in 22,” Woodward Gallery, NYC, Softcover book: ISBN 9798210023070, January 2022, pages 88-93.
“Street Crush,” Brooklyn Street Art, Alphabeta, Brooklyn, February - March. “From the Streets of Brooklyn,” Thinkspace Gallery, CA, January - February.
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