Abstract
- Isaac “Drift” Wright arrested throughout his solo present at Robert Mann Gallery
- He was charged with third-degree trespassing linked to earlier climbs
- An undercover officer on the occasion reportedly made the arrest
Isaac Wright, often called “Drift,” was arrested at his personal artwork present in Chelsea final Thursday night time. Simply two hours into the opening, NYPD officers entered the Robert Mann Gallery and took him into custody on fees of third-degree trespassing.
Wright, a former Military paratrooper, gained notoriety for climbing skyscrapers and restricted websites to seize high-altitude images. His work, usually shot from harmful heights just like the Queensboro Bridge or the Empire State Constructing, earned him each a social media following albeit a number of authorized run-ins.
Based on Artnews, witnesses stated an undercover officer blended into the group earlier than signaling the arrest. “They may’ve picked him up at residence,” stated fellow climber Vitaliy Raskolov to the publication. “Doing it right here simply fuels extra mistrust.”
Wright beforehand served 4 months in jail in 2020 after evading police throughout a number of states. Since his launch in 2021, he’s discovered monetary success by means of NFT gross sales however continued climbing regardless of it violating his probation.
His first solo present, titled Coming House, was meant to mark a brand new chapter but it surely ended with handcuffs. Wright was launched the following day. Catch Coming House at Robert Mann Gallery by means of June 28.
Robert Mann Gallery
508 W twenty sixth St Suite 9F
New York, NY 10001
