“Above Ground: Art From the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection” at MCNY

“Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection” at MCNY

What began as an unsanctioned art form that surfaced on NYC streets and subways has since found its way into galleries, auction houses and museums. On view through August 10 at the MCNY is “Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection,” a celebration of graffiti’s transitional moment. The image featured above, “Broken Wings,” was fashioned with spray paint, acrylic and wood on canvas in 1990 by the now-legendary Bronx-native John “…