Legendary Chilean artist Nelson Rivas aka Cekis has been busy in Brooklyn, gracing the streets of Clinton Hill and downtown Brooklyn with his signature characters and bright hues.
In Clinton Hill — in progress

In downtown Brooklyn

Photos by Street Art NYC & Dani Mozeson
Under the leadership of the indefatigable Jonathan “Meres” Cohen, Long Island City’s 5Pointz has evolved into a first-rate open-air street art museum. Even with the threat of closure looming, its huge walls remain a canvas for artists who travel to NYC from across the globe. Here’s a small sampling of their contributions to this mecca of aerosol art:
Beastman, Australia:

Jimmy C, England:

The Yok and Creepy, Australia:

The Ego Crew, Spain:

Owen Dipppie, New Zealand:

Photos by Dani Mozeson