Breakfast Tacos At Tiffany’s? Inside Alejandro Diaz's Must-See Art Exhibit!

by Guest of A Guest · May 17, 2022

    Breakfast Tacos at Tiffany’s.

    Enchiladas at the Plaza.

    Happiness is Expensive.

    Just a few of the brilliant works you'll find at the Alejandro Diaz: Words for White Walls exhibition currently on display at Ruiz-Healy Art on the Upper East Side.

    Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Diaz's penchant for playful politics and activism with a wink is an infectious delight, made all the more poignant through the lens of his culturally rich Mexican American heritage. 

    Long before Instagram, Diaz was the original Dude With A Sign, hitting the streets of New York in the 90s to display and sell a series of cardboard signs painted with humorous, self-deprecating jokes.

    Years later, his captivating commentary would move to canvas, with a range of brightly painted, text heavy pieces, interactive neon signs, hilariously juxtaposed found objects and more.

    Curious much?

    The must-see show is on view at Ruiz-Healy Art through June 24th so be sure to pop by! 

    [Photos courtesy Ruiz-Healy Art]