Marc "Ali" Edmonds - Soul Artist

Reception for the works : Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

This exhibition features 28 of the artist's works, ranging from 1974 to 1994.

ALI became a respected subway artist well before the advent of “wildstyle” graffiti art. His works often contained a humorous political message, a trend which led to his establishing and publishing the comic-oriented “Zoo York Magazine” in the early 1980s.

Edmonds’ work stands as an important example of the creative heritage of the Manhattan Valley in both its urbanism and diversity. The work shows the humor, political awareness, and the dreams of a burgeoning artist at a time when creativity was finding new and exciting mediums of expression.

Don't miss your opportunity to view some of his groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind artwork- on display now at the Anibal Aviles Playground at 108th street between Morningside Drive and Amsterdam Ave. Only a few more weeks to see it- now through June 28th!