Buffalo AKG's 'Hi-Vis' Brings 10 Years of Public Art Indoors
Featuring artists like FUTURA 2000 Shantell Martin, Felipe Pantone and more
For the past decade, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s Public Art Initiative has transformed the city’s streets with bold, thought-provoking works. Now, the museum is bringing those artists inside with Hi-Vis, an exhibition celebrating their contributions. Featuring artists like FUTURA 2000 Shantell Martin, Felipe Pantone and more, the show highlights the impact of public art in Buffalo.
Housed on the third floor of the museum’s new Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building, Hi-Vis runs through June 9, 2025. It’s curated by the museum’s Public Art Team—Aaron Ott, Eric Jones and Zack Boehler—who have played a key role in shaping Buffalo’s visual landscape.
Alongside the exhibition, the museum has produced a documentary, Hi-Vis: Ten Years of Public Art, which reflects on the initiative’s journey:
By bringing these artists into the museum, Hi-Vis bridges the gap between public and institutional art, introducing new audiences to the depth of their work. More than a retrospective, it’s a celebration of how public art continues to shape cities, communities and the way we redefine art on the street.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
1285 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
