Street Art and Graffiti in New York

What was the initial reaction of the speaker to the graffiti scene in New York during the 1970s?

• They were indifferent to it.

• They found it intoxicating and influential.

• They thought it was a waste of time.

• They were scared of it.

Which venue was known for its transgressive art shows in the early 1980s?

• Club 57

• The Mud Club

• Dance Interior

• The Roxy

What was the significance of the term 'Loisaida'?

• It referred to a popular nightclub.

• It was a nickname for a famous artist.

• It was a type of graffiti style.

• It was a renaming of the Lower East Side acknowledging its Puerto Rican and Dominican community.

How did Martin Wong contribute to the art community?

• He was a graffiti artist known for his political messages.

• He was a critic who wrote about street art.

• He provided artists with affordable art supplies.

• He was a famous nightclub owner.

What was unique about the collaboration between Crash and Daze?

• They never shared a studio.

• They focused solely on political messages.

• Their works were complementary but entirely different.

• They only worked on digital art.

Who is considered one of the masters of graffiti alongside Lee Quinones?

• Keith Haring

• Futura

• Lady Pink

• Kenny Scharf

What was the primary focus of graffiti as it evolved into an art form?

• To create colorful designs

• To put one's name up everywhere

• To convey meaningful messages

• To compete with other artists

What is the significance of the Aquabot collection?

• It contains early works of now-legendary artists.

• It was a collection of political graffiti.

• It was the first street art gallery.

• It was a famous nightclub.

How is street art often categorized today?

• As performance art

• As traditional art

• As urban art

• As digital art

What do artists in the Aquabot collection prefer to be called?

• Street artists

• Graffiti artists

• Urban artists

• Artists