Since its inception in 2009, Wynwood Walls has served as a rotating canvas for a stunning array of street art and graffiti murals painted by outstanding artists from across the globe. Here is a sampling of what I captured last week:
Another segment from huge mural painted by Valencia, Spain natives Pichi & Avo
Chilean artist Inti
Puerto Rico-based Alexis Diaz
French-Tunisian artist El Seed
German artist Case Maclaim, close-up
NYC-based Logan Hicks, close-up
Photos by Lois Stavsky
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In collaboration with the Mana Urban Arts Project, the Bushwick Collective transformed Wynwood’s former RC Cola Factory into a Mecca of first-rate street art and graffiti. During Miami Art Week, celebrated artists from across the globe painted alongside local Miami and NYC-based artists. Here are a few more images from among the dozens of murals I saw last week while visiting Wynwood:
London-based James Cochran aka Jimmy C
London-based Shok1
NYC-based Giz RIS
NYC-based Lady Aiko
Dutch artist David Louf aka Mr June
Miami-based Hoxxoh
West Coast-based Christina Angelina
First image is a close-up from a huge mural by David Sepulveda aka Rimx
Photos by Lois Stavsky
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Meres, Jerms, Topaz, See TF, Python and Demer made their way — several weeks back — to First Street Green, where they painted an ode to the historic East Village/Lower East Side neighborhood. Here are a few more images:
The huge mural was painted in collaboration with the Centrefuge Public Art Project and First Street Green. The art park is located at 33 East First Street on the site of — what was once — a derelict building.
Note: First image features Topaz, Meres One and See TF
Photos: 1 & 2 Tara Murray; 3 Dani Reyes Mozeson and 4 & 5 Lois Stavsky
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Produced by Sade TCM for Nasty, Neo FC, the Blaze of Hackensack has refashioned the always-brilliant graffiti walls in Hackensack, New Jersey’s famed open-air gallery. Here’s a sampling of what surfaced last month:
Bronx-based Pase
Bronx-based John Matos aka Crash
Bronx-based Ces
The Blaze of Hackensack curator Sade TCM
Bronx-based Bio, Tats Cru
Bronx-based Zimad
Bronx-based BG 183, Tats Cru
Veteran graffiti writers Sonic and Part One, Dedicated to the Victims in Paris
Photos by Dani Reyes Mozeson
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A predominantly Mexican neighborhood in Chicago’s West Side, Pilsen hosts an incredible range of public artworks. Following the train tracks along 16th Street, we came upon Mexican-themed murals alongside dozens of pieces by graffiti writers and street artists. Here are a few more images from this outdoor gallery, an initiative of the Chicago Urban Art Society:
Chicago native Max Sansing
Belgian artist Roa
The late Brooks Golden
Chicago-based JC Rivera
Chicago-based Joseph “Sentrock” Perez
Chicago-based Ruben Aguirre with neighborhood artist Miguel A. Del Real
Chicago native Rodrigo Mireles aka RM Solo
Chicago-based Rahmaan Statik
Note: The first image features Montreal-based En Masse.
Photos: 1-3; 5-9 Sara C Mozeson; 4 Lois Stavsky
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Earlier this month, five UAE-based street artists: Fathima Mohiuddin aka Fats, Gary Yong aka Enforce1, Justin MacMahon aka JustOne, Steffi Bow and SyaOne participated in NYU Abu Dhabi’s first Live Painting Event. Students, faculty members, staff and visitors were also invited to share their visions and talents with the NYU Abu Dhabi community . Curated by Houda Lazrak, an M.A. Candidate in Museum Studies at NYU, the Live Painting Event began at noon on December 7 and continued through 7pm.
Steffi Bow in action
Steffi Bow, completed mural
SyaOne in action
SyaOne, completed mural
Enforce1 at work
Enforce1, completed mural
Just1 at work
Just1, completed mural
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRf_RB2H3M4&feature=youtu.be
Photos 1-3, 5, 6, 8-10 Michelle Loibner; 4 & 7 Houda Lazrak
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Curated by Lady K Fever and hosted by Aldo Perez, Ihe Art of Peace, an exhibit of mural and graffiti art celebrating peace, opens tonight at the Al Iman Community Center. I had the opportunity to speak to Lady K Fever while visiting the space at 2006 Westchester Avenue earlier this week.
Can you tell us something about the concept behind this exhibit?
It is an exploration of the notion of peace from the perspective of artists representing a range of ideologies, nationalities, religious backgrounds and ethnicities. The title is a take on The Art of War by Sun Tzu written in the 6th century B.C.
What inspired it?
It was inspired by Peace December, an organization started five years ago dedicating the month of December to celebrating peace. As Sheikh Musa Drammeh of Peace December contends, trillions of dollars are spent on defense and none are allocated to promoting peace.
As curator, how did you decide which artists to engage in this exhibit?
When Aldo Perez approached me to curate it, I sought artists from a range of backgrounds and communities. Many, in fact, had already been engaged in community-based projects promoting co-existence.
What were some of the particular challenges you faced in curating this exhibit?
My main concern was that the imagry would not offend the community. I also had to keep the artists’ egos in check, reminding them that The Art of Peace’s principal mission is to promote peace. And I was working with a limited budget.
The exhibit opens this evening from 6-10pm. How might folks — who can’t make it this evening — see it?
Yes, there will be a reception tonight with DJ Prince Tafari, the artists and special guests — including Assemblyman Jose Rivera. There will also be select artworks for sale. Folks who won’t be able to attend can email artists4peacebx@gmail.com and arrange a time to visit The Art of Peace.
Images:
1. Rocko
2. BG183, Tats Cru with Lady K Fever and Aldo Perez posed in front
3. Meres One
4. Chris Riggs
5. Scratch and Lady K Fever
6. Lexi Bella
Interview and photos by Lois Stavsky
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Bushwick continues to host some of NYC’s most stylish graffiti walls featuring international artists alongside local ones. Here are a few we encountered this past Friday on Johnson Street off Bogart:
Swiss artist Tones One
Denmark’s the Great Bates
Photos: 1-5 Lois Stavsky; 6 Tara Murray
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Connecting artists and businesses, the 100 Gates public art project continues to transform dozens of metal store shutters on the Lower East Side and in Chinatown into intriguing outdoor canvases. What follows are just a few:
Mas Paz, X Cubicle, 25 Essex Street
Damien Mitchell, Michele Olivieri, 118 Orchard Street
Billy the Artist, Michele Olivieri, 88 Delancey Street
Ida Noelle, The Sill @ 84 Hester Street
Abigail Kaage, Zest, 249 Broome Street
Claw Money & Miss 17, Red Mango, 145 Allen Street
Faust and Shantell Martin, Lowline Lab/EDC Warehouse, 140 Essex Street
Jessica Deutch, Lucky Jack’s, 129 Orchard Street
Buff Monster, Bondy Export Corp, 40 Canal Street
Founded by NYC artist and professional skater Billy Rohan, this public art project is managed by Natalie Raben, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District. If you own a business on the Lower East Side and would like to become involved with 100 Gates, check this out.
Photos: 1, 2, 5-9 Tara Murray; 3, 4 Lois Stavsky
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The City Is My Muse, featuring new works, along with older paintings and memorabilia, by the legendary Chris “Daze” Ellis, opened this past month at the Museum of the City of New York. Curated by Sean Corcoran, the paintings on exhibit — depicting NYC’s streets, subways, landmarks and ordinary folks — exude an expressive, soulful energy. Here are a few more:
Cyclone Drop
The 7 Yard
Queensborough Plaza
Daze with his painting Whitlock Avenue
Tomorrow evening — December 8 — at 6:30 pm, Daze will be joined by Jane Dickson and Lee Quinones in a discussion about how New York City’s environment, culture and daily life have inspired their work. Curator Sean Corcoran will moderate the panel. Use Code ART1 for discount tickets here.
The Museum of the City of New York is located at 1220 5th Avenue.
Photo credits: 1-3 Lois Stavsky; 4 & 5 Tara Murray
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