jakob & imani

Commissioned by Baryshnikov Arts and the Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance

Bella Abzug Park, Hudson Yards
Free

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.

Imani Gaudin and Jakob Vitale are a New York City–based performing arts duo, merging their distinct talents into a mesmerizing collaboration of movement and graffiti art.