Ari has been shooting the zeitgeist that is his life, from snowboarders and skateboards that he calls friends, and the obligatory downtown characters, for over 20 years. He came up alongside the Haring and Basquiat, and had deep connections to the art community that nourished his raw talent. He is self taught and like many classic talents, he managed to find his niche outside of the typical professional track, always drawn to young talent, whether it be sports or budding film directors. He defined the style that so many point-and-shoot photographers have been drawn to lately, yet his images and his ability to capture moments are inspiring and simple at the same time. Marcopolous is getting a retrospective at the UC Berkley Museum of Art early next year. “Within Arm’s Reach” is a big show, filling two gallery spaces at the museum, but it seems appropriate at Marcopolous is a big talent.

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