Flashlight to Streetlight
Outer buildings of Exhibit Be, New Orleans, LA.
“ I found myself painting in forgotten places often, that lead me to Degaulle Manor a 360 unit apartment complex, abandoned since Katrina. This time my paint sessions was met with a unique opportunity. One day while painting, the owner of the property stumbled upon me, in that exchange I talked my way into permission to temporarily transform the property and invite the public, Exhibit BE was born. I called on 35 street artist to
help me turn the abandoned walls to one of the largest street art exhibits in the south. Over the course of 3 months, over 30,000 people came and experienced the space.” -BMike, predominant artist and producer of the exhibit.
Outer buildings of Exhibit Be, New Orleans, LA.
“ I found myself painting in forgotten places often, that lead me to Degaulle Manor a 360 unit apartment complex, abandoned since Katrina. This time my paint sessions was met with a unique opportunity. One day while painting, the owner of the property stumbled upon me, in that exchange I talked my way into permission to temporarily transform the property and invite the public, Exhibit BE was born. I called on 35 street artist to
help me turn the abandoned walls to one of the largest street art exhibits in the south. Over the course of 3 months, over 30,000 people came and experienced the space.” -BMike, predominant artist and producer of the exhibit.