The streets of North Philly are rich with a range of public art — from commissioned murals to first-rate graffiti. The image pictured above was painted by Philadelphia-based artist Yis Goodwin aka Nosego. Several more images captured on my recent visits to Philly follow:
Brazilian artist Eder Muniz aka Calangoss, close-up from huge mural
Philly-based Septic the Outlaw, close-up
The ubiquitous Philly-based Bines
The legendary NYC writer Skeme
Veteran Philly writer Enem
Photos by Lois Stavsky
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On our recent stopover in Ithaca, New York, we were delighted to discover the rich and varied street art and graffiti — by local, national and international artists — that have found a home there. Here is a small sampling:
Italian artist Alice Pasquini, close-up
Brazilian artist Eder Muniz
Peruvian artist/activist Paloma Abregu Arroyo and Ithaca-based Caleb R Thomas, close-up
Oakland-based artist Desi Mundo
French artist Roti
The legendary Copenhagen-based graffiti writer Bates
Ithaca-based Meal
First image is a collaboration between Eder Muniz and Meal
Special thanks to Meal for introducing us to Ithaca’s rich public art and to Fresh Paint NYC for connecting us.
Photos: 1, 2, 5, 6 & 8 Lois Stavsky; 3, 4 & 7
With its extraordinary array of wonderful artworks crossing styles, genres and cultures, Rochester’s abandoned subway tunnel is a graffiti hunter’s dream. Here’s a small sampling of what we saw last weekend, while making a few stops in Upstate New York:
Mr. Prvrt and Bile FFL
Brazilian artist Eder Muniz
Ax
Bile FFL
FUA Krew
Chris Pape aka Freedom and Taro AAK
Special thanks to Fresh Paint NYC for introducing us to this space.
Photos: 1 with segment of Roa piece, 3 & 4 Sara C Mozeson; 2, 5 – 7 Lois Stavsky
