Currently on view at the corner of Underhill Avenue and Saint Johns Place is “What’s Your Sign?” — a captivating series of murals celebrating our Zodiac signs. The image featured above, a whimsical mix of all of our astrological signs, was fashioned by Rio de Janeiro-born, Brooklyn-based artist Barbtropolis. A small selection of additional Zodiac murals — painted under the curatorial direction of Jeff Beler — follow:
Queens-based muralist OG Millie does Sagittarius
NYC-based artist and arts educator Marissa Molina does Taurus
Ithica-based multimedia artist Clove and Bogota, Colombia-native Calicho Arevalo do Libra
Miami-based Nicaraguan artist Luis Valle aka El Chan Guri does Aires
Dumbo-based Craig Anthony Miller and veteran writer BC NBA do Leo
Brooklyn-based, Beijing-born muralist, illustrator and educator Peach Tao aka peacheeblue does Pisces
Note: Keep posted to the Street Art NYC Instagram and Threads for more images from “What’s Your Sign?”
Photos: Lois Stavsky
Home to a wonderfully diverse range of artworks, First Street Green Art Park continues to bring intrigue and charm to Houston Street and Second Avenue — where the Lower East Side meets the East Village. The bewitching image featured above was painted by stylemasters: Diego 127, Seb Gorey and Curve. What follows is a small selection of murals — curated under the direction of Jonathan Neville — captured on my recent visit to the park.
The playfully lovable Ratchi
Veteran writer Mastro
The ubiquitous OptimoNYC
Tony Washington takes us back to KIDS with a tribute mural
Hektad and Adam Dare share a message of LOVE
NSF crew member Bzee
Photos: Lois Stavsky
The beautification of East 125th Street and its adjacent blocks has continued into the fall as new murals surface each week. The ebullient artwork featured above was painted by the noted Buenos Aires- born, NYC-based artist Sonni, What follows are several more new murals, along with others painted earlier this year.
Bronx-based artist Taiitan
Bronx-based artist and arts educator KayLove
Rio de Janeiro-born, Brooklyn-based artist Barbtropolis
Madrid, Spain-born, NYC-based multidisciplinary artist Noah Xifr
Washington Heights-born multidisciplinary artist Danny Peguiro
Bronx-based artist Chelsea Garcia
Photos: Lois Stavsky
The chillingly playful shutter featured above was painted by Philippines-born, Queens-based artist Jappy Agoncillo at Welling Walls in Astoria, Queens. What follows are several more images of gates as we continue our ongoing series of NYC street art shutters.
Madrid, Spain-born multidisciplinary artist Noah Xifr also at Welling Walls in Astoria, Queens.
The lovable Ratchi on the Lower East Side
Bogota-native Calicho Arevalo at Welling Walls in Astoria, Queens
Colombian artist Leo2, French artist Vast & Dek on the Lower East Side
Brooklyn-based, Newark-raised Peruvian artist GERALUZ in East Harlem
The legendary Bronx native artist T-Kid on the exterior of Bronxlandia in Hunts Point, Bronx
Photos by Lois Stavsky
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
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
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
For our ongoing series of unsanctioned public art, we are back to Manhattan. Featured above are the prolific Qzar, Zwon and EXR. What follows are several more images of illicit artworks captured on the streets of Manhattan.
The ever-active Wombat and ICBM Crew
Distort, Werd and Brazilian writer Eneri (Irene)
Dzel, AIDS Crew
MadVaillan and Sokem
Riot, AVL
ZigZag, Wombat, Notice 44K and more
Post and photos by the Pushing It Forward Collective
Flowing with rhythm and cadence, the current installation of murals at Underhill Walls is a delightful salute to music and musicians. The frenzied “Muppet Show” featured above was painted by veteran artist Phetus 88. Several more images from the most recent iteration at Underhill Walls follow:
Multimedia artist Zimer does Bob Dylan
Bronx native Andre Trenier does Diana Ross
Queens native Jeff Rose King does Puerto Rican rapper and singer Tego Calderón
Dominican Republic native Kelvin Morel aka Kam does Elvis Presley
Multidisciplinary artist Marissa Molina paints “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”
Bronx-based Aída Miró does Mary Blige
Founded and curated by Jeff Beler, Underhill Walls is a non-profit public art installation located at the corner of St. Johns Place and Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn,
Photos: Lois Stavsky
