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Sep 05 - Sep 18 2025 - 11 days left

Exhibition: Fri Sept 5 - Thurs, Sept 18, 2025 | Exhibition hours: 12– 6pm VIP Reception: Thurs, Sept 4, 2025, 6pm-9pm | Opening Reception: Fri, Sept 5, 2025 from 6-9pm One Art Space is proud to present “The Authenticity,” a group exhibition curated by graffiti writer Cope2 featuring Shepard Fairey, Danny Cortes, Mark Bode, Scien and Klor / 123KLAN, Mqizm, Stash, Cope2, Valeri Larko, Joe Iurato, Eye sticker, Delta2, Dain, CortesNYC, Claytonles, Rebecca Marley, Wane One, Indie184. This exhibition balances Cope2’s international connections and decades-long career in the graffiti and fine arts world, including local street artists like Eye Sticker and graffiti writers like Indie184. “I feel that what they do is authentic. Every artist is inspired by every other artist. Even me, I learned from graffiti writers in the ‘70s, but what these artists do that I like is they draw from other sources, but they’re still authentic,” says Cope2. Every artist in the show is inspired both by their individual experiences and the wider art community. Visually, the work is tied together by bright colors and striking images such as Shepard Fairey’s iconic OBEY giant, Eye Sticker’s neon pink figurative abstractions that border on the absurd, or Mqizm’s mesmerizing graffiti mailboxes. Cope2’s taste emerges as bold colors and strong visions on both canvas and found materials. Co-owners Mei Fung and MaryAnn Giella McCulloh (Co-Owner, Gallerist, and Curator) are looking forward to welcoming Shepard Fairey back to One Art Space after ten years. Original works by Shepard Fairey will be on view. Shepard Fairey stated that he is excited for his work to appear at One Art Space again and share the space with this incredible lineup of New York artists. When there is so much inauthenticity in the world, this show promises to offer real, raw, and unedited experiences. “The Authenticity” will show how we celebrate our authentic selves, that’s when true connection emerges. Bio: Cope2, born 1968 as Carlo, Jr. in New York City. Cope 2’s paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and internationally. He is a self-taught artist who is a celebrated legend contributing over 35+ years to the graffiti and street art culture. One of New York City’s most prolific graffiti artists, he began tagging his name in the South Bronx in 1978. He developed his style painting his name cope2 on the NYC subways and streets of the Bronx creating graffiti productions and murals throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s and even today achieving international recognition for his distinctive authentic raw style.