Urban Rhythms | Angel “LA II” Ortiz
ROME | MUCCIACCIA GALLERY PROJECT
30 November 2023 – 14 January 2024
A solo exhibition featuring iconic New York City street artist Angel Ortiz (LA II / LA2 / LA ROC). Curated by Daria Borisova, this extraordinary exhibition unveils new paintings by LA II that pay homage to his distinctive New York street art style by incorporating a bold, vintage colour scheme that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Each artwork captures the essence of urban life, pulsating with vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating symphony of the artist’s artistic vision.Born in 1967 to a Puerto Rican family living in the Baruch Housing Projects on New York City’s Lower East Side, LA II discovered his passion for artistic expression at an early age. At only 10 years old, he began leaving his colourful footprints on the walls of the neighbourhood, marking the beginning of an extraordinary artistic journey. Adopting the nickname ‘LA II’, symbolising ‘Little Angel’, Angel Ortiz’s path is intertwined with that of the famous artist Keith Haring.
INSTALLATION VIEWS
WORKS
LA II
Sun Burst, 2023
Acrylic spray paint,
acrylic marker on canvas
48 x 48 in | 121.9 x 121.9 cm
ph. Marco Nardo
LA II
Didi’s Delight, 2023
Acrylic paint and marker
on canvas
30 x 48 in | 76.2 x 121.9 cm
ph. Marco Nardo
LA II
Blue Wave, 2023
Acrylic spray paint,
acrylic marker on canvas
48 x 60 in | 121.9 x 152.4 cm
ph. Marco Nardo






