Leonard Hilton McGurr: The Genesis of Futura 2000 – A Street Art Icon The story of Futura 2000 isn’t one of formal artistic training or gallery openings; it's a narrative etched in the vibrant, rebellious energy of New York City’s late 1960s and early 70s street art scene. Born Leonard Hilton McGurr in 1955, he emerged from the crucible of that era as Futura 2000 – a name reflecting his ambition to be a “future” artist, a bold declaration against the established norms. His origins are deeply rooted in the Bronx, a borough teeming with creativity and social unrest, providing fertile ground f…