Beyond the street |

The last ever show at Deitch celebrated the book launch of “Beyond The Street”, featuring the 100 leading figures of Urban Art.

An impressive list of contributors flew from all over the world to attend in person.
A fantastic atmosphere where everyone was happily signing each other’s book.

Henry Chalfant and Editor Patrick Nguyen

Patti Astor and Martha Cooper

Sara Rosen, Patti Astor

Ron English
Jonathan LeVine and Joe Russo

Beyond the Street Book Launch

WK Interact

Ali Schmitz, Patrick Nguyen and Becki Fuller

Dzine , Jose Parla and Saber

Mike Snelle (Black Rat Press), Logan Hicks and Elbow Toe
Pedro Alonzo is not bemused by Mr Brainwash and Sweet Toof

Details about the book here

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Gestalten did a great interview of Patrick Nguyen.

Written by Patrick Nguyen and Stuart Mackenzie and published by Gestalten, ” Beyond the Street” is comprised of interviews and images with 100 key players in street and urban art from around the world. With its impressive list of participants, artists, gallerists, auction houses gathered over two years, this 400 pages tome provides a unique and insightful portrait of street and urban art.

More details about the book and list of participants here.

LONDON BOOK LAUNCH
Many contributors, artists and art enthusiasts attended the London book launch and signing event at the Phillips de Pury auction house: Alexone, Blek Le Rat, D*Face, Lucas Price, Mode2, Slinkachu, Matt Small, Andipa Gallery, Gallerie LJ, Steve Lazarides to name a few.

Patrick Nguyen signing Stuart Mackenzie with Blek Le Rat

Alexone with Lucas Price Matt Small

Lina from Gestalten and David Chaumet

More photos from the event by Butterfly here
NEW YORK BOOK LAUNCH
If you missed the London one and wish to meet some of the contributors, Deitch Projects will be holding the US book launch on Thursday 27 May 2010.
18 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013

RSVP required. See the invite below.

Invitation Deitch