East Harlem

At Uptown Grand Central in East Harlem, Part II: Anna Lustberg, Lola Lovenotes, Evan Bishop, Alexis Duque, KingBee & Diego Molina

October 1, 2025

During these past few months, the murals along East 125 Street and its surrounding blocks continued to beautify East Harlem with intrigue and charm. The homage to the late Harlem-born artist Faith Ringgold — featured above — was painted by NYC-based, New Jersey-bred artist Anna Lustberg.

What follows is a selection of images captured in our continued 2025 documentation of Uptown Grand Central:

Anna Lustberg poses in front of her mural while in progress

Bronx-based Lola Lovenotes

Yonkers-based Evan Bishop

Colombian artist Alexis Duque

Bronx-based KingBee

Newark-based Diego Molina

Photos: Lois Stavsky

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The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part II: CUBES by Cortes, Andre Trenier, Onel, Phes, Wagner Wagz, Miki Mu, Jappy Agoncillo, Yurica Uno & Steve the Bum w/Juliet Schreckinger

August 22, 2025

This year’s 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame once again hosted not only first-rate walls, but also dozens of cubes showcasing a huge range of artistic talents and sensibilities. Featured above is Queens-based artist Chris Cortes at work. What follows are several more images of artworks on cubes captured this past Sunday, August 17th — the second day of this annual event, produced under the curatorial direction of Sharif Profit.

Bronx native Andre Trenier‘s tribute to the late journalist and documentarian Sacha Jenkins

Queens-based Mexican artist El Onel

Brazilian-American multidisciplinary artist Jon Souza AKA Phes salutes Eddie Murphy and the late Richard Pryor

Brazilian urban artist Wagner Wagz

BedStuy Walls co-founder and artist Miki Mu

Philippines-born, Queens-based artist Jappy Agoncillo

Colombian artist Yurica Uno

Steve the Bum in collaboration with NYC-based artist Juliet Schreckinger

Photos: 1-5, 8 & 9 Sara C. Mozeson; 6 & 7 Lois Stavsky; special thanks to Tara Murray for her assistance with this post

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The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part I: Walls by Queen Andrea, Danielle Mastrion, Kelo, Scratch, Shiro, Cope2, Delta 2, Totem TC5, WinkStyles, Indie 184, Skeme & More

August 20, 2025

Teeming with vibrant colors and swooping patterns, the walls that surfaced at this past weekend’s 45th edition of the legendary East Harlem-based Graffiti Hall of Fame burst with creative energy. And for the first time ever, one entire section of the huge school yard showcased exclusively the skills of female writers and muralists. Among them are: Queen Andrea, Shiro, Scratch, Indie, Danielle Mastrion, WinkStyles, KayLove, MRS and Moka. What follows are several walls captured this past Sunday, August 17th — the second day of this annual event, produced under the curatorial direction of Sharif Profit.

NYC-based artists Queen Andrea and Danielle Mastrion at work

Kelo‘s salute to Spanish Harlem

East Harlem-based, Stockholm-born artist Scratch posing to the right of her mural with NYC-based Japanese artist Shiro One hovering above

The prolific Bronx native Cope2′s salute to the late Flite TDS

The legendary East-Harlem bred stylemaster Delta 2 posing in front of his newly completed mural

Washington Heights legendary writer Totem TC5 posing in front of his vibrantly bold masterpiece

Austin, Texas-based mixed-media artist WinkStyles posing beneath her distinctly delightful graffiti-inspired design

NYC native graffiti writer, pop artist and designer Indie 184 at work

The legenday graffiti veteran Skeme aka 3 Yard King posing in front of his freshly finished piece

Next up on StreetNYC.Org — The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part II, featuring graffiti and mural art on Cubes.

Photo credits: 1 & 2 Sara C Mozeson; 3-9 Lois Stavsky & 10 Scratch

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At Uptown Grand Central in East Harlem: Shiro One, Noah Xifr, DaQuane Cherry, Marthalicia, Phes, Dee & Jabrenica

August 14, 2025

As the summer months progress, the walls along East 125 Street and its surrounding blocks continue to evolve. The exuberant mural featured above was painted by the legendary Japanese NYC-based artist Shiro One. Several more images of murals — several by artists who are new to us and all hosted by Uptown Grand Central — that have recently emerged follow:

Madrid, Spain-born multidisciplinary artist Noah Xifr

Self-taught North Carolina-native, Harlem-based multidisciplinary artist DaQuane Cherry

Harlem-born and bred muralist and painter Marthalicia Matarrita

Brazilian-American multidisciplinary artist Jon Souza AKA Phes

Multimedia artist and educator Dee at work on her second public mural

Multidisciplinary artist Jordana Alexis Abrenica adds finishing touches to her “love truck” mural

Photos by Lois Stavsky; artists researched by Tara Murray

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At the Graffiti Hall of Fame: Delta, Syerok, Taste, Blaze, Part One, Skeme, Miki Mu, Will Power, Shiro, Scratch, Phes, Cortes, Cope2 w/ Jaek El Diablo and More

August 29, 2024

Dozens of first-rate writers and muralists from NYC and beyond brought their tantalizing talents to East Harlem’s 44th annual Graffiti Hall of Fame this past weekend. Walls and cubes fashioned in a wide range of styles graced the now-lengendary schoolyard on 106th Street and Park Avenue. The dynamic production pictured above was painted by graff masters Delta, Syerok, Taste One, Blaze and Part One, Several more images of artworks captured this past Sunday afternoon follow:

Graffiti veteran Skeme also known as 3 Yard King

BedStuy Walls co-founder and curator Miki Mu

The wonderfully talented NJ-based Will Power does the late Nic 707

NYC-based, Japan-born hip-hop culture enthusiast and artist Shiro

East Harlem-based, Sweden-born graffiti writer and graphic designer Scratch

Harlem-based Brazilian American multidisciplinary artist Phes at work

The masterly Queens-based artist Chris Cortes

The prolific Bronx-born graffiti writer Cope 2 in collaboration with French artist Jaek El Diablo

Note: Keep posted to the Street Art NYC Instagram and Threads for more images of artworks that surfaced in this year’s Graffiti Hall of Fame.

Photo credits: 1-6 & 9, Sara C Mozeson; 7 & 8, Ana Candelaria

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The Grandscale Mural Project in East Harlem, Part II: Mas Paz & Guache, Diego Molina, DaQuane Cherry, Al Ruiz, Marthalicia Matarrita, Jose Aurelio Baez and Chelsea Garcia with Jio

December 7, 2023

On my most recent visit to this year’s Grandscale Mural Project in East Harlem, I came upon dozens of more alluring murals that have recently surfaced. The mural featured above was painted by Mas Paz and Guache, two Colombia-born multidisciplinary artists. Several more images representative of the extraordinary range of mural art gracing East Harlem in the vicinity of 125th Street follow:

New Jersey native Diego Molina

Local artist DaQuane Cherry

Queens native Al Ruiz

Local artist Marthalicia Matarrita

Bronx native Jose Aurelio Baez

Bronx-based Chelsea Garcia and Jio assess their work in progress

Photos; Lois Stavsky

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The Grandscale Mural Project Continues to Bring Beauty and Intrigue to East Harlem, Part I: Gia, Olga Correa, Scratch, Cekis, Caryn Cast, Cram Concepts, Anna Lustberg & BC1 with Al Ruiz

November 7, 2023

The Grandscale Mural Project is once again transforming the streets of East Harlem into an oasis of beauty and intrigue. While visiting this past Sunday, I came upon dozens of completed walls, along with dozens of works in progress representing a wide range of styles and themes. Featured above is the lovely Colombia-born, East Harlem-based artist Gia Gutierrez — standing to the right of her newly-completed mural. Several more images captured this past Sunday follow:

South Bronx-raised, Puerto Rican artist Olga Correa

East Harlem-based, Stockholm-born artist Scratch

New York-based, Chilean artist Cekis

NYC-based Caryn Cast diligently at work on her portrait of the legendary singer, songwriter & guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe

NYC-born and based artist Cram Concepts

NYC-based, New Jersey-bred illustrator Anna Lustberg

BC1 and Al Ruiz collaborative mural featuring the late, legendary Tito Puente

Note: Keep posted to Street Art NYC Threads for more images from this year’s Grandscale Mural Project curated by Uptown Grand Central.

Photos: Lois Stavsky

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At the Legendary Graffiti Hall of Fame: Skeme, Miki Mu, Vens, Delta 2, Cope 2, Jaek El Diablo, Will Power, Phen, NAC 143, Scratch & More

August 23, 2023

Under the curatorial direction of Sharif Profit, this past weekend’s Graffiti Hall of Fame — located on 106th Street and Park Avenue in East Harlem — teemed with tantalizing talent. Among the featured pubic artworks in this event’s 43rd annual edition were walls and cubes fashioned in a wide range of styles by legendary writers and noted urban artists from NYC and beyond. The scintillating piece pictured above was painted by graff master Skeme, also known as 3 Yard King. Several more images of artworks captured this past Sunday afternoon follow:

BedStuy Walls founder and curator Miki Mu at work

Veteran writer and aerosol artist Renard Kelley aka Vens adding the final touches to his mural

Delta 2’s masterful mural complemented by an adorable passerby who instantly poses!

The wildly prolific Cope 2

French artist Louis Vicius aka Jaek El Diablo

Will Power‘s tribute to the late writer and DJ Dez aka Kay Slay— with Al Diaz‘s iconic tag finding its way to the bottom!

Barcelona-based artist and tattooist Phen

Bronx-native NAC 143 at work

Stockholm-born, East Harlem-based Scratch

Note: Keep posted to the Street Art NYC Instagram and Threads for more images of artworks that surfaced in this year’s Graffiti Hall of Fame .

Photographs by Lois Stavsky and Dani Reyes Mozeson

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The Landmark Fest Lands and Makes Its Mark in East Harlem

August 2, 2023

Celebrating NYC’s iconic Hip Hop landmarks – with live painting, artworks, DJ’s, performers and more — the Landmark Festival make its mark this past weekend in East Harlem. A sequel to the hugely popular Landmark exhibit that debuted in January, it was spearheaded and curated by Kate Storch.

Featured above is Japanese native artist Shiro One at work. Several more images — focusing largely on the artworks — captured when I visited on Sunday afternoon follow:

Queens-based Jerms and Topaz

Brooklyn-based “Miniature Artist” Danny Cortes recreates “Disco Fever,” a dance club that operated from 1976-1986 in the South Bronx and featured legendary hip-hop artists such as Lovebug Starski, Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow & Run-DMC

Manhattan-based Doves and Bluster, Title mural and backdrop for MC’s

Bronx-based artist and activist KayLove with black book in hand — in which she has made her mark

The legendary hip-hop rapper, producer and DJ Large Professor to the left of Landmark curator Kate Storch

Photos 1-3, 5 & 6: Lois Stavsky; 4 courtesy Landmark Festival

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Back to Grandscale Mural Project in East Harlem: D. Gale, Toofly, Lovenotes, Phes, Sandy Perez, Lady K Fever and Image

January 13, 2022

The Grandscale Mural Project, one of my favorite public art projects in town, brings vitality, color and intrigue to East Harlem. Since this past summer, I’ve revisited its current reiteration several times, always delighted by its diversity and charm.

The mural captured above — a portrait of public art administrator and producer Ayana Ayo — was painted by muralist and teaching artist Kristy McCarthy aka D. Gale. A few more images — almost certain to refuel your spirits in these uncertain times — follow:

Multidisciplinary Ecuadorian artist and educator Toofly