"Martha Cooper is one of the first photographers to photograph graffiti extensively, capturing the energy and beauty of urban culture during a transformative time."
"The retrospective, 'Martha Cooper: Streetwise,' includes her photographs of street racing, break dancing, hip-hop, tattoos, and illegally built casitas, showcasing her diverse body of work."
"Cooper's 1984 photo book 'Subway Art' is widely regarded as the graffiti 'bible' and is affectionately known as potentially the 'most stolen' art book of all time."
"At 83 years old, Cooper remains energetic and passionate about her work, emphasizing the theme of 'art in everyday life' throughout her career."
Martha Cooper, a former New York Post photographer, began documenting graffiti in the late 1970s, seeing beauty where others saw vandalism. She befriended graffiti artist Edwin Serrano, which launched her career in street art photography. Her retrospective, 'Martha Cooper: Streetwise,' is on display at the Bronx Documentary Center and features her work on street racing, break dancing, and hip-hop. Cooper's influential book 'Subway Art' is considered the graffiti 'bible' and has sold over half a million copies, highlighting her significant impact on urban culture.
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