A Visit to the Green Villain: A Mecca of Urban Art in Jersey City

January 14, 2013

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Just a short drive from NYC, a seemingly abandoned warehouse is home to a treasure trove of urban images — from sundry tags to stylish graffiti to wondrous murals. Based in Jersey City, the Green Villain serves as a gallery, a studio space for artists and musicians, a lounge, a showroom and more. Mesmerizing images — by both local and international artists — grace its interior and outdoor walls. Here are a few captured on our recent visit:

Newark-based Mr. Mustart, close-up from huge murals on interior walls

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Serringe  

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Then One, Mr. Mustart and Nasko artwork — for sale

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Tags, tags and more tags!

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Sqew

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And among the dozens of images gracing the outside —

4sakn

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 French writer Ezor

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And currently underway are plans for the Green Villain’s first NYC event.

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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