FUTURA2000, Lenny McGurr (Born 1955) - Lot 94

FUTURA2000, Lenny McGurr (Born 1955) Color lithograph on paper signed lower right and numbered 2/10 lower left, with Idem Paris dry stamp lower left. 53 x 74 cm Framed The name Futura 2000 is everywhere: in contemporary art, fashion, music... Futura 2000 began painting in the 1970s on Brooklyn railroad cars as part of various groups such as UGA (United Graffiti Artists). The artist accompanied the explosion of hip-hop in the early 1980s, traveling to Europe where he painted during breakdance demonstrations by the Rock Steady Crew, and concerts by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa. In 1981, he met the rock band The Clash and accompanied them on their tours of New York, Paris and London, where he painted behind the scenes during the group's concerts. By the early 1980s, Futura 2000 was gaining recognition and exhibited at the Fun Gallery alongside Patti Astor, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hambleton, Kenny Scharf and Andy Warhol. His first solo show was held at the same gallery in 1982. In France, the artist was first represented by Yvon Lambert in 1982, then by Agnès B., and is now represented by Madga Danysz.