OUTSIDE IN: The Story of Art in the Streets Premiere.

OUTSIDE IN is a celebratory and historical look at street art through the lens of the Museum of Contemporary Art's groundbreaking exhibition Art in the Streets. The film features renowned artists Shepard Fairey, Lee Quiñones, Swoon,Futura, Mister Cartoon, Revok, Martha Cooper, Invader to name a few. 

Director Alex Stapleton (Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, Sundance/Cannes 2011) documents the artist's creative process, their pitfalls with the law, the poetic impermanence of their craft and the artists' evolution from the back seat of a cop car to the walls of a well-respected institution.

The evening will feature a Q&A with director Alex Stapleton, an after-party with a DJ set by artist Shepard Fairey and screenings of short films made in collaboration with artists Swoon, Kenny Scharf and Neck Face on the Egyptian's giant screen. 

OUTSIDE IN: The Story of Art in the Streets Premiere Tuesday May 24th, 2011 7:00PM - Doors open 8:00PM - Screening + Q&A with filmmaker Alex Stapleton 9:30PM - After-party with Special Guest DJ Shepard Fairey Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028