Let me pull you in real close because this story is about a man who is out here making the art world blink twice and ask who in the world just walked in. His name is Darrius Ford but the world knows him as Artbyspraykid and trust me when I say his talent is loud enough to be heard in rooms he has never even stepped in yet.
This man is a world renowned artist with work displayed in the iconic MoMa art museum. Yes baby the MoMa. And on top of that he has curated the Art of Banksy exhibitions across the globe like it was nothing more than another day in his creative universe. He moves through international art circles with the kind of confidence that comes from pure undeniable talent.
Now let us talk about Art Basel because that is where the real fireworks begin. For the second year in a row Artbyspraykid did not just attend Basel he owned the entire scene. He was a VIP guest at two of the biggest shows on the Basel circuit the Scope art show and Art Miami. These are the stages where the elite of the elite gather and he fit right in like he was born to be there.
And baby the heavy hitters were out in full force. Guy Stanley came in strong with pieces that stopped traffic. Salihou delivered work that had the crowd whispering like they had just seen magic. Dapper Lou had people leaning forward with eyes wide open trying to take in every drop of brilliance. These booths were shutting down left and right and the energy was electric.
And in the middle of all that heat Artbyspraykid was shining like a diamond in a spotlight. He even shared a quick cameo moment with Rohan Marley the son of none other than the legendary Bob Marley. When you are rubbing shoulders with legacy like that you already know you are walking in greatness.
The show was curated by the amazing Hayley River Smith who has an artistic eye sharper than a fresh line up. She showed him nothing but respect and admiration and honestly we are all hoping and expecting that he becomes the next major centerpiece at Basel next year.
Darrius Ford is not just making art. He is shifting culture. He is raising bars. He is creating a lane so original that others can only follow behind and take notes. And baby this is only the beginning of what he is about to do.
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