Miami’s Museum of Graffiti Pops Up in Washington, D.C. for the Very First Time
Museum of Graffiti’s latest traveling exhibition, “Sneaker Stories” presented by Modelo, will come to Washington, D.C.’s Union Market District at 1270 5th Street NE for one weekend only. This immersive experience will explore the historical ties and evolving relationship between graffiti art and sneaker culture through informative displays featuring rare sneakers and their corresponding art inspiration.
“Sneaker Stories,” will provide a snapshot into Museum of Graffiti’s renown unorthodox approach to urban art education by presenting the exhibit as a faux sneaker store that highlights the many seminal crossover collaborations between graffiti artists and global commercial brands like Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. The limited edition sneakers, released from 2003 to present day, will be displayed alongside original artworks by the artists such as Futura, Cey Adams, Eric Haze, Claw Money, and Faust who have been tapped to create highly converted footwear that can sell on the secondary market for upwards of $20,000.
Inside the pop up, guests can expect to find Museum of Graffiti’s world-class gift shop, packed with limited edition collectibles, rare books, and apparel. Each visitor to the pop up will also be treated to a complimentary sneaker customization bar courtesy of Modelo featuring colorful new laces, charms, and buckle plates so that everyone can truly become their own sneaker designer. Panel discussions focused on the “Fighting Spirit Stories” of the artists-turned-sneaker-designers will be by RSVP and on a first-come-first serve basis.
About the Museum of Graffiti
The Museum of Graffiti, founded in 2019 in Miami, Florida, is dedicated to exhibiting, preserving, and elevating the history and evolution of graffiti art. By highlighting the work of prominent graffiti artists, both local and international, each exhibition explores the cultural and social significance of this art form. The museum boasts a significant collection of rare original paintings, photos, sculptures, ephemera, works on paper, and designs that come together to tell the story of how this renegade art form has captivated youth and adults for over fifty years. The Museum has recently become widely recognized for its robust educational programs, pop-ups, workshops, and events aimed at promoting graffiti art and its positive impact on communities. For more information, please visit museumofgraffiti.com and follow the brand on social media at @museumofgraffiti.
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