Chicago Graffiti

Chicago Graffiti Education

Art Exhibits Events and Mural Productions

S.H.E. Gallery was founded on an urge to help educate the public on graffiti history. Since 2014, Diaz has curated and co-curated exhibits and events with some of the most respected graffiti artists of Chicago, including "Family Resemblance: The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti "co-curated with TRIXTER and PENGO.

Lectures, T.V. Interviews and Discussion Panels

Diaz has furthered discussions on the history and importance of graffiti education supported by various institutions and organizations, such as SAIC, Newberry Library, The Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park, The Admiral at the Lake, Illinois Medical District and others.

Graffiti as an Art-Form

On June 7, 2024 The Admiral at the Lake welcomed S.H.E. Gallery's Founder and Director, Dulce M. Diaz, who joined The Art Institute of Chicago as a Museum Adjunct/Educator Fall of 2022.

This presentation was a private lecture for its residents.

Illinois Medical District HQ Permanent Exhibit: Chicago Graffiti Mural - Four Seasons

Chicago Graffiti: Four Seasons 2023 W. Ogden Mural finds a permanent home within the walls of Illinois Medical District Headquarters. February 2024

Hip-Hop Celebrating 50 Years Celebration with Momentum Art Labs

December 9, 2023 Art Exhibit Celebration Co-Curated with TEEL ONE

Featuring: CURVE X DEBSO X DIEMS X DOLLAZ X DON MEGA X D37 X EMTE X ENEMIGO X FESSKI X GLOE X KOAL X NAGS X PENGO X RINO X SEVERE X TEEL

Graffiti as an Art-Form

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association Lecture by Dulce Maria Diaz Monday, November 27, 2023

Recording Filmed and Edited by John Roberts

CAN T.V. Hip-Hop/Graffiti
Element Interviews
Hosted by Dulce M. Diaz

Graffiti Education Series Season 5 Hosted by TRIXTER

2017-2023

Illinois Medical District 1st Annual Arts Council Celebration
Interactive Live Painting
with Mr. Fess

Chicago-Style Graffiti: 4 Seasons Mural Production Artist Panel 80'S Writers:
TRIXTER, BBOYB, FESSKI
90'S WRITERS: LIKE and FLEX
Moderated by DULCE37

Illinois Medical District Chicago-Style Graffiti: 4 Seasons Mural Production with graffiti pieces by BBOYB, DEBS, EMTE, FLEX, MR. FESS, LIKE, NEEN, STEF SKILLS, TRIXTER and WERM.
Linework art by S.H.E. Gallery Director and Curator DULCE37
Sponsored and Supported by Illinois Medical District Arts Council
2022

The Evolution and Influence of Chicago-Style Graffiti: Midwest Style Writing with PENGO, EAST and Dulce Maria Diaz educational lecture presentation program, part of A Show of Hands Handwriting Exhibit. Sponsored and Supported by Curator, Dr. Jill Gage at Newberry Library
2022

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artists:
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Pilsen Graffiti Mural Production Curated by EAST
August 2022

Curated by EAST August 2022

School of Art Institute of Chicago
Panel Discussion on Chicago Graffiti History Evolution
with BBOYB, DRASTIC, FESSKI FESS and TRIXTER and guests: EAST and KANE.
Moderated by Dulce M. Diaz
2022

Family Resemblance: The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti Exhibit Introducing
1st Generation Writers honored and acknowledged for development of Chicago-Style Graffiti:
BBOYB, DRASTIC, EAST, FESSKI FESS, ORKO, PENGO, SLANG, TAKE2, TRIXTER, WARP. Curated by Dulce Maria Diaz, Tyrone Whiteside and Michael Pawletki. Supported and hosted at Epiphany Center for the Arts - The Catacombs
2022

Family Resemblance: The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti Exhibit
Panel 2 Introducing:
PENGO, DRASTIC, TRIXTER c/o WARP, TAKE 2 and BBOYB . Moderated by TSEL at
Epiphany Center for the Arts -
The Sanctuary
2022

Family Resemblance: The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti Exhibit
Panel 1 Introducing:
EAST, FESSKI FESS, ORKO, SLANG and TRIXTER. Moderated by NICK FURY at
Epiphany Center for the Arts -
The Sanctuary
2021

Sundays on State Street
Family Resemblance:
The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti Exhibit Promo Event: Interactive Live Painting Meet and Greet
BBOYB, DRASTIC, EAST, FESSKI FESS, SLANG, TAKE2 and TRIXTER
2021

LIVE INTERVIEWS WITH FIRST GEN GRAFF WRITERS: TRIXTER PENGO SLANG WARP EAST FESS DRASTIC ORKO BBOYB AND TAKE 2

Family Resemblance: The Evolution of Chicago-Style Graffiti Exhibit Participants Interviews
2021-2022

HOSTED BY DULCE M DIAZ

Spectrum Production
2019

Pilsen Mural Production

Artists:
FLEX DULCE37 MASER GNEE AND TRAZ

Introducing 90's Generation Chicago Writers: AWOL GAPE NAGS MASER PEAS and
DJ NOBLE

Pave Way
Art Exhibit
2015

Foxhole Chicago