A multifaceted exhibition that explores the dialogue between artists and the urban landscape, Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape features works both in the galleries of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego as well as at public sites throughout downtown San Diego. The exhibition includes a diverse range of 20 artists from 10 countries that are linked together by how their work addresses urban issues -- Akay (Sweden), Banksy (U.K.), Blu (Italy), Mark Bradford (U.S.), William Cordova (U.S.), Date Farmers (U.S.), Stephan Doitschinoff [CALMA] (Brazil), Dr. Lakra (Mexico), Dzine (Puerto Rico), David Ellis (U.S.), FAILE (Canada), Shepard Fairey (U.S.), Invader (France), JR (France), Barry McGee (U.S.), Ryan McGinness (U.S.), Moris (Mexico), Os Gemeos (Brazil), Swoon (U.S.), and Vhils (Portugal). Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape changes the way we relate to the city. It is no longer a place where every element is tightly controlled by the city’s power structure or the businesses that support it. Until relatively recently, street artists have not only had to deal with the animosity of government officials and law enforcement, but also with the indifference of museums -- until now. Kudos to MCASD for having the vision and fortitude to be the first American museum to do an international street art show of this scale and scope. Because of MCASD's exemplary leadership, San Diego's built environment has been enhanced and it's residents and visitors have access to artistic experiences of the highest caliber. A bouquet of Orchids would hardly do justice to this extraordinary gift from MCASD. Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape was curated by guest curator Pedro Alonzo and MCASD Associate Curator Lucía Sanromán.

Project Information

Project Address: 

Downtown San Diego

Project Owner/ Developer: 

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Owner Contact Name/ Email: 

Lucía Sanromán/lsanroman@mcasd.org

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