the uncut cloth

In 2024, artist and actor Lee Quiñones published he first monograph chronicling five decade of influential work as a graffiti writer and studio artist. He spoke with Hrag Vartanian of the Hyperallergic Podcast on the occasion of the monograph;s release coinciding with the exhibit Quinquagenary of new work at the Charlie James in the Spring of 2024.  Quiñones, Lee. "The Lion's Den" (1982. Spray paint on Concrete, 17 ft x 26 ft. Corlears Junior High School, Lower East Side, New York, New York. Photo by Martha Cooper. The monograph " Lee Quiñones: Fifty Years of New York Graffiti Art and Beyond " presents a comprehensive view into the artist's body of work as he transitioned from notorious street writer to world-renown studio artist. His detailed sketches and notes speak to the discipline that made his long term success. The monograph placing the work in context providing a well documented history commemorating not just his prolificacy and genius but also sei...