With support from the Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance, Baryshnikov Arts will premiere
jakob & imani, a performance art piece created by choreographer Imani Gaudin and
visual artist Jakob Vitale. Exploring the symbiotic relationship between graffiti and
contemporary dance, this site-specific work will investigate how movement shapes the
perceived meaning of graffiti art, and conversely, how the visual elements of graffiti
influence the dancer’s physical expression. Through improvisation and audience
interaction, jakob & imani will use the large open space of Bella Abzug Park as the
location for exploration around a central graffiti mural. This performance will take place
throughout the day of October 3, 2024, and will be presented free of charge.