Doze Green American, b. 1964

Born in 1964, Doze Green began painting on New York subway trains in the 1970s. He rapidly distinguished himself through his highly recognizable graphic style exhibiting his work as early as 1981 while still a very young man. His works were displayed at the Fun Gallery, the Fashion Moda and at Tony Shafrazi alongside Keith Haring and Rammelzzee who became his very good friend and mentor. He also gave break dance performances, another emerging discipline next to graffiti, obtaining success as a member of the famous Rock Steady Crew. Thus, over several decades, Doze Green stands out as a legendary figure of hip-hop culture.

Without, however, confining himself, the New York artist is also interested in certain fields such as comparative religions drawing connections between the various myths of different cultures, examining the human soul’s share of the irrational and magic. Thus, his portraits of both individuals and groups take on meaning and become true pantheons of deities. In the 2000s, he also displayed his art in Italy, the Netherlands and France, leaving a deep impression on a new generation of European artists seeking spirituality and new artistic forms. At the beginning of the 2010s, Doze Green moved to California up into the Gold Country. He built a self-sufficient farm there to lead a life of food anarchy. This new life, disconnected from the urban world and nourished daily by nature’s cycles, provided him a new breath of inspiration. In 2015, he participated in the The Bridges of Graffiti exhibition, along with Futura, Boris Tellegen and Mode 2, within the highly institutional framework of the Venice Biennale. He is represented by  Galerie Chenus Longhi since 2013 in France he realized three exhibitions at – in 2013, 2015 and 2018. Beyond his historical legacy, Doze Green constantly renews his art, demonstrating that he is one of today’s most important artists on the world’s contemporary art scene.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2023 - MIMESIS, Even the greatest stars, Galerie Patricia Armocida, Milan (IT)

2022 - Grey Matter 3.0: The Monochromatic Works of Doze Green, Museum of Graffiti, Miami (US)

2019 - A Volta, Allouche Gallery, New York ( FR)

2018 - Transmissions, Future, Recollections, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris ( FR)

2016 - Limbo, Wunderkammern Gallery, Milano (IT)

2015 - Arclandia Dreamstate, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris ( FR)

2014 - Out of Knowhere, Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2013 - New Works, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris ( FR)

2012 - Luminosity in the Dark Rift, Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2010 - New Works. Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2008 - N.O.O.N. Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2007 - The Left Hand Path. Webbs Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand

2007 - Gas. Paper Shadow Gallery. Melbourne, Australia

2006 - The Left Hand Path. Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2004 - Greymatter. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

2003 - Carlos Irizarry Gallery. San Juan, Puerto Rico, (US)

2002 - Tour: Sight and Sound. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

2001 Discordia. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

2001 - Novo Deus. Locus Gallery, New York (US)

2001 - Novo Deus. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

1999 - Abraxas. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

1998 - Sentinels. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

1997 - Alchemist. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

1996 - La Perla Cultural Center. Berkley (US)

1994 - Space Time Light Gallery, New York (US)

1992 - Imani Gallery. Los Angeles (US)

1991 - Karl Knapp Gallery,Los Angeles (US)

GROUP SHOWS AND FAIRS

2023 - Group show with Galerie Chenus Longhi, Urban Art Fair, Paris (FR)

2021 - Group show with Galerie Chenus Longhi, Urban Art Fair, Paris (FR)

2020 - Ensemble, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris (FR)

2020 - Beyond Reality, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris (FR)

2018 - Altered Reality, Galerie Chenus Longhi, Paris (FR)

2015 - [GO !] Grand Opening, Galerie Chenus Longhi Paris (FR)

2013  - Love Strength Hope, Black Book Gallery, Denver (US)

2013 - CRUNCH , The Outsiders Gallery, Newcastle (UK)

2012 - Graffuturism, Soze Gallery, Los Angeles (US)

2014  - Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine, Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2013 - Knock it Out, The Balck Book Gallery, Denver (US)

2013 - Crunch. Outsiders Gallery, Newcastle (UK)

2013 - 10 Years of Wooster Collective: 2003-2013 Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York (US)

2012 - Graffutturism. Soze Gallery, Los Angeles (US)

2011 - The Emergence of Pop Imagist. Campo de la Madonna de L’Orto / Jonathan LeVine. Venice (IT)

2010 - Urban Alchemists with Jonathan LeVine Gallery. Wynwood Walls, Goldman Properties. Miami (US)

2010 - Graffiti Masters. Under patronage of Prince Albert II. Monaco Yacht Club. Monaco (FR)

2010 - Street Smart. Curated by Heidi Lee. Affirmation Arts. New York (US)

2010 - Five Year Anniversary. Jonathan LeVine Gallery. New York (US)

2010 - Two Man Show with Toxic. Monaco Yatch Club. Monaco, Italy

2010 - Barnstormers Group Exhibition. Joshua Liner Gallery, New York (US)

2010 - Barnstormers / Urban Alchemist. Jonathan LeVine Gallery. New York (US)

2009 - TAG. Grand Palais. Paris (FR)

2009 - Chimera. Curated by David Hunt. Scope-Miami International Art Fair. Miami (US)

2009 - Apolalypse Wow! Museo d’arte Contemporancea. Roma (IT)

2008 - In The Land of Retinal Delights: The Juxtapoz Factor. Laguna Art Museum. Laguna (US)

2008 - Troubles Never Come Alone. The Don Gallery. Milan (IT)

2008 - Omega Bridge (Collaboration with Fefê Talavera). K-Space. Amsterdam (NL)

2008 - War Pen (2 Person show with Rostarr). Leonard Street Gallery. London (UK)

2007 - Rubicon Sun (Collaboration with David Ellis). Fifty24SF Gallery. San Francisco (US) 2006 - Wall Street Journals. White Walls. San Francisco (US)

2006 - BMG Artists Annual. BLK/MRKT Gallery. Los Angeles (US)

2005 - Sometimes I Just Want a Hug. Jonathan LeVine Gallery. New York (US)

2005 - Pop Pluralism. Jonathan LeVine Gallery. New York (US)

2004 - Compost. (2 Person show with David Ellis). Studio One Gallery. Los Angeles (US)

2004  - The Dunny Show. KidRobot. New York (US)

2004 - The Dunny Show. Visionaire Gallery. New York (US)

2004 - Juxtapoz Group Show. 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco (US)

2004 - The Break in Show. Paul Rodgers/9W. New York (US)

2004 - Miami Vices – in conjunction with Art Basel Miami. Miami (US)

2003 - Streetwise II. Berlin (DE)

2002 - Mother Mural. attached to WW Book Project. London (UK)

2002 - Streetwise I. London (UK)

2002 - Veltan Fusion Space. Marseille (FR)

2002 - Decipher Show. New York (US)

2002 - Juxtapoz Group Show. Track 16 Gallery. Santa Monica (US)

2001 - Houston Gallery. Seattle (US)

2000 - eo Graffiti Project. Agnes B/Tokion Magazine Collaboration. New York( US)

2000 - Urban Scribes. MACLA. San Jose (US)

2000 - Sketch. Juice Gallery. San Francisco (US)

2000 - St. Lucy’s Art Space. Jersey City (US)

2000 - Out of Line. Galeria de la Raza. San Francisco (US)

1999  - Evelucuion. Balazo Gallery. San Francisco (US)

1998 - cMuerto’s Collaboration. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. San Francisco (US)

1990 - Karl Knapp Gallery. Los Angeles (US)

1986 - Surrealismo (including works by Warhol and Clemente). Barbara Brathen Gallery. New York (US)

1983 - Graffiti Live, Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York (US)

1983 - Group show with Futura, zyphr, Seibu Gallery, Tokyo (JP)

1982 - Spring Group show, Fun Gallery, New York (US)

1982 - Fall Group show, Fun Gallery, New York (US)