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Oct 30 - Nov 10 2025 - 3 days left

One Art Space presents; AN EMPIRE FALLEN – AL DIAZ OPENING RECEPTION: Thurs, Oct 30, 2025 from 6-9pm EXHIBITION: Thurs, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 10, 2025 | Exhibition hours: 12pm – 6pm ARTIST TALK: Thurs, Nov 6, 2025, 6pm-8pm Al Diaz engages in an unapologetic dialogue of truth that cuttingly points out society’s ills, misfortunes, injustices and follies. With his indisputably unique rhetoric, Diaz’ poetic and text-centric art speaks of corporate control, misguided government, cultures of excess, disposable values, widespread apathy and bittersweet nostalgia. In this latest show, An Empire Fallen, Diaz reveals a recent mixed media body of work that responds to frustrating world news, along with other works previously unseen in New York City. Audiences can expect to discover historical and contemporary photographic images layered with paint and paired with politically charged, social commentary on canvas in a variety of sizes that include rhythmic, multiple panel sequences. This vibrantly colorful and accomplished collection demonstrates a breakthrough maturity and tension not to be missed by Diaz’ followers, and it is sure to capture new admirers as well. Al Diaz is a pioneering figure in American street art and a vital voice in the cultural history of New York City. As a first generation graffiti artist known as “BOMB-ONE,” Diaz co-created the influential SAMO© project with Jean-Michel Basquiat, a collaboration that remains central to contemporary art discourse. His current work repurposes NYC’s “WET PAINT” signs into clever, socially reflective anagrams and installations. Diaz’s art has been exhibited internationally and featured in major publications, documentaries, and academic archives. He’s a frequent speaker at museums, universities, and art fairs—including the Brooklyn Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Art Basel, and Christie’s Education—where he explores the intersections of graffiti, counterculture, and creative resistance. His talks blend lived experience with artistic insight, offering audiences a rare perspective on the evolution of urban expression.