ART IN THE STREETS MOCA
Street art began back in the 1970s deriving from New York with its popularity of Wild Style and stretching all the way to Los Angeles to play a role in the gangster, skate, and surf cultures. This past summer, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo made history by creating the first ever historical exhibition for graffiti and street art in a museum here in the United States. MOCA took the time to create a vast collection of graffiti and street art showcasing everything from the various world renowned artists of today to the roots of its culture. It was definitely a sight to see Keith Haring’s street artwork next to Revok and Shepard Fairey. There was no doubt that Art in the Streets created an imprint for MOCA. It set one of the highest numbers of visitors the museum has ever experienced, including an average of 4,083 on its free Mondays 31