Opening July 18th at D’Stassi Art, Shoreditch
Graffiti icon Lady Pink is making her long-awaited UK solo debut this summer with Miss Subway NYC, a bold and immersive exhibition opening at D’Stassi Art on July 18. Known for blazing a trail through New York’s graffiti scene in the late 70s and early 80s, Lady Pink (born Sandra Fabara) brings her distinctive style and unapologetic voice to Shoreditch with a full-scale tribute to the NYC subway—the very place where her journey began.
Step Into a Subway Dreamscape
The centerpiece of the exhibition is a life-sized recreation of a 1980s New York subway station, complete with weathered tiles, layered tags, ambient sounds, and urban grit. It’s more than a backdrop—it’s an environment that tells the story of rebellion, creativity, and cultural expression. Visitors will feel transported to the era when Lady Pink made history as one of the few women writing graffiti on subway trains.
A Trailblazer with Global Reach
Starting as a teenage graffiti artist in Queens, Lady Pink quickly became a legend in a male-dominated scene. By age 17, she was exhibiting at MoMA PS1, starring in the cult film Wild Style, and leaving her mark on the city’s trains and walls. Today, her work is housed in major institutions, and her influence is felt across street art, fine art, and feminist visual culture.
Reclaiming "Miss Subway"
The exhibition’s title plays on the vintage Miss Subways beauty contest, which once decorated MTA posters with idealized portraits of New York women. Here, Lady Pink flips the script with her own self-portrait as Miss Subway—sash, crown, and spray can in hand—symbolizing empowerment, transformation, and street-born creativity.
Layers of Storytelling
Throughout the exhibition, new and archival works explore identity, resistance, and social change. Highlights include:
A cinematic diptych imagining abandoned subway cars as ghostly villages—a nod to dystopian urbanism and Japanese architectural influence.
Personal tributes and political portraits, including a striking depiction of Vice President Kamala Harris calling for civic action.
A deeply personal series reflecting on her husband’s dismissal from the MTA—he was wrongly accused of aiding graffiti writers—which ignited Lady Pink’s ongoing fight against censorship and inequality.
Venue:
D’Stassi Art
12–18 Hoxton Street (entrance on Drysdale Street)
Shoreditch, London N1 6NG
An original mini-documentary produced for the show will also screen during the run, offering insight into Lady Pink’s legacy and creative process.
Lady Pink’s work doesn’t just decorate walls—it disrupts. Miss Subway NYC is a living archive of New York street history, a feminist declaration, and a vibrant call to action. Whether you're a graffiti fan, an art history buff, or someone who believes in art as resistance, this is a show not to miss.
To attend the opening or schedule a visit, head to dstassiart.com for RSVP details.
Opening July 18th at D’Stassi Art, Shoreditch
Graffiti icon Lady Pink is making her long-awaited UK solo debut this summer with Miss Subway NYC, a bold and immersive exhibition opening at D’Stassi Art on July 18. Known for blazing a trail through New York’s graffiti scene in the late 70s and early 80s, Lady Pink (born Sandra Fabara) brings her distinctive style and unapologetic voice to Shoreditch with a full-scale tribute to the NYC subway—the very place where her journey began.
Step Into a Subway Dreamscape
The centerpiece of the exhibition is a life-sized recreation of a 1980s New York subway station, complete with weathered tiles, layered tags, ambient sounds, and urban grit. It’s more than a backdrop—it’s an environment that tells the story of rebellion, creativity, and cultural expression. Visitors will feel transported to the era when Lady Pink made history as one of the few women writing graffiti on subway trains.
A Trailblazer with Global Reach
Starting as a teenage graffiti artist in Queens, Lady Pink quickly became a legend in a male-dominated scene. By age 17, she was exhibiting at MoMA PS1, starring in the cult film Wild Style, and leaving her mark on the city’s trains and walls. Today, her work is housed in major institutions, and her influence is felt across street art, fine art, and feminist visual culture.
Reclaiming "Miss Subway"
The exhibition’s title plays on the vintage Miss Subways beauty contest, which once decorated MTA posters with idealized portraits of New York women. Here, Lady Pink flips the script with her own self-portrait as Miss Subway—sash, crown, and spray can in hand—symbolizing empowerment, transformation, and street-born creativity.
Layers of Storytelling
Throughout the exhibition, new and archival works explore identity, resistance, and social change. Highlights include:
A cinematic diptych imagining abandoned subway cars as ghostly villages—a nod to dystopian urbanism and Japanese architectural influence.
Personal tributes and political portraits, including a striking depiction of Vice President Kamala Harris calling for civic action.
A deeply personal series reflecting on her husband’s dismissal from the MTA—he was wrongly accused of aiding graffiti writers—which ignited Lady Pink’s ongoing fight against censorship and inequality.
Venue:
D’Stassi Art
12–18 Hoxton Street (entrance on Drysdale Street)
Shoreditch, London N1 6NG
An original mini-documentary produced for the show will also screen during the run, offering insight into Lady Pink’s legacy and creative process.
Lady Pink’s work doesn’t just decorate walls—it disrupts. Miss Subway NYC is a living archive of New York street history, a feminist declaration, and a vibrant call to action. Whether you're a graffiti fan, an art history buff, or someone who believes in art as resistance, this is a show not to miss.
To attend the opening or schedule a visit, head to dstassiart.com for RSVP details.