James and Karla Murray

James and Karla Murray are professional photographers and authors who specialize in urban and low-light photography using both film and digital formats. What I like about their work is that they catch an urban moment in time whether it is street art or storefronts. Their work aches with nostalgia on the one hand, and the graceful world of graffiti on the other.

Their latest body of work has been published in “STORE FRONT- The Disappearing Face of New York” (Gingko Press, November 2008). Prestel  published their book, “GRAFFITI MIAMI,”. They also have two best-selling, landmark books on New York City graffiti art, "Broken Windows-Graffiti NYC" (Gingko Press 2002) and "Burning New York" (Gingko Press 2006).

Recent exhibitions include the Brooklyn Historical Society in New York, "Counter/Culture-The Disappearing Face of Brooklyn's Storefronts." Their photographs have been exhibited at The New-York Historical Society in New York City and in galleries throughout the New York metropolitan area and Miami. Their work is housed in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in Washington, D.C. and the New York Public Library. Their photographs and articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Peel Magazine, Mass Appeal and Time Out New York. Past clients have included Altoids- The Curiously Strong Mints, Embedded Music artist Bisc1 and Mass Appeal Magazine. There is also a photographic installation currently on extended display in one of the famed art rooms at The Carlton Arms Hotel in New York City located at the corner of East 25th Street and 3rd Avenue. They live in New York City and Miami.

Comments

[New York Hotel]

I don't know James and Karla Murray personally, but I like to visit all kinds of museums and exhibitions. Soon I will have a vacation in New York and I will come there with my wife. I would like to visit James and Karla Murray's exhibitions and enjoy their work. Thanks for the post!

[TheStarryEye Astrologer]

I hope that you enjoy your art explorations in New York!