Tag: Essam
Last we heard from Essam Attia, the artist who gained notoriety for placing forged posters advertising a fictional NYPD drone campaign around New York, he had been arrested and was facing a litany of felonies for his exploits, so we threw a party to raise money for his defense. At a court appearance Monday, he […]
Over $12,000 was raised at the silent auction fundraiser ANIMAL threw for embattled “Drone” artist Essam Attia last night. Hosted by renowned photographer Clay Patrick McBride, a couple hundred people showed up to our Hell’s Kitchen offices to bid on art, drink things, and listen to live music provided by the likes of Ben Morgan, […]
Next week, we’re throwing an event to help keep Essam out of jail! Remember Essam? He’s the artist who got the NYPD all worked up when he started posting signs critical of drones all around New York City. ANIMAL presents Free ESSAM! There will be live music and an open bar. Hosted by rock photographer […]
