Always a showcase for NYC — mostly veteran — writers, the always-rotating walls off the 1 train on 207th Street and 210th Street increasingly host artists from abroad. Here is a sampling of what was sighted this past week:
London-based Trans1
London-based Noir
NYC-based veteran writer Ree
Bronx-based veteran writer Rocky184
Veteran writer Keon1, mgs gnd
Legendary Bronx-native T-Kid
Photos 1-5 and 7 by Lois Stavsky; 6 courtesy of Keon1
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In tune with its mission of Art for All, Sing for Hope has recently brought 50 artfully designed pianos to a range of public spaces throughout the boroughs. Here are a few:
Marc Evan, Transcendental Resonance, Furman Street & Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Jessica Browne-White, Reflection/Transformation, close-up, Water Street & Anchorage Place, under the Dumbo archway
Keith Haring Foundation, Untitled, 62nd Street and Columbus Avenue, Lincoln Center
Jose Aurelio Baez, New York Street Music, 7802 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights
Franck de las Mercedes, Post No Bills, Astor Place
Through Sunday, June 21, the pianos will remain on view throughout the five boroughs and will continue to host impromptu concerts. After Sunday, Sing for Hope will donate them to NYC schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations in need.
Photos: 1 & 3 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova; 2 Lois Stavsky; 4-8 Tara Murray
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The following post is by Houda Lazrak, a contributor to StreetArtNYC and an M.A. candidate in Museum Studies at NYU.
Founded in 2010, Underdogs is a Lisbon-based gallery and cultural platform that offers unprecedented visibility to public art in Portugal’s capital city. Here are a few images I captured while on the tour offered by Underdogs, an integral part of its public art program:
Portuguese artist Vhils and Italian artist Pixel Pancho
Brazilian twins Os Gemeos; Italian artist Blu on detail on right
Polish artist Sainer of the Etam Cru
Brazilian artist Nunca
West Coast-based Cyrcle, segment of larger mural
NYC-based European artists How & Nosm, large segment of huge mural
All photos by Houda Lazrak
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Curated by Ad Hoc Art, the Welling Court Mural Project is once again bringing a wonderfully diverse array of public art to Welling Court and its neighboring blocks in Astoria, Queens. Here is a sampling of what’s been happening as artists ready for today’s official launch:
RRobots and Evan Cairo to his right
The 6th Annual Welling Court Mural Project officially opens with a block party today, Saturday, June 13, at 30th Ave & 12th Street from 12-8PM.
Note: First image is of Icy & Sot.
All photos by Tara Murray.
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The following post is by Houda Lazrak, a contributor to StreetArtNYC and an M.A. candidate in Museum Studies at NYU.
In coordination with the street art festival JIDAR Toiles de Rue, the recently opened Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat, Morocco is currently hosting the exhibit Main Street. Curated by Nicolas Couturieux, it features original artworks and installations from a range of celebrated local and international artists.
Also by C215 from France who drew his inspiration from the people of Morocco
German native Case Maclaim
French artist Tilt — inspired by a Moroccan motorcycle
New York-based Ron English
Moroccan artist Simo Mouhim
Toulouse, France native Miss Van
The exhibit continues through December in the museum’s lower level.
All photos by Houda Lazrak
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The following post is by Houda Lazrak, a contributor to StreetArtNYC and an M.A. candidate in Museum Studies at NYU.
Beginning on May 15th, the city of Rabat hosted JIDAR Toiles de Rue, the largest street art festival in Morocco to date. For nine days, over ten artists from across the globe — along with several local artists — endowed the historic city with marvelous, energetic large-scale murals. Launched by the non-profit organization Le Boulevard, JIDAR Toiles de Rue is Morocco’s premiere festival of this calibre and promises other fantastic walls to follow. Here are some of the images that I captured:
Chilean artist Inti
Spanish artist Cisco
Moroccan artist Kalamour, close-up
Argentine artist Jaz
Brooklyn-based Maya Hayuk
Moroccan artist Simo Mouhim
France-based artist Zepha, close-up
All photos by Houda Lazrak
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Yesterday was another busy day at the Bushwick Collective, as a range of local and global artists prepared for today’s block party. Here’s a glimpse of the action, which continues today:
French graffiti artist Mist joins Crash and Tats Cru
And, yes, today’s the big day!
Note: And for background information about the Bushwick Collective and its founder Joe Ficalora, be sure to check out this this short video, produced for the Tribeca Film Festival, if you haven’t already.
All photos by Tara Murray
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The Bushwick Collective is once again home to a range of first-rate local and global artists, as it readies for its fourth annual block party. Here are a few more images we’ve recently captured:
New Zealand-based Owen Dippie
Dublin-based Solus
UK’s The Toasters
Mexican native Werc and Peruvian native Gera Luz
MCA with Skize
The legendary Ghost, RIS
The Block Party, sponsored by Kobra Paint takes place tomorrow, Saturday, at Saint Nicholas Avenue and Troutman Street right off the Jefferson stop on the L line.
And — in addition to the art — there will be much more!
For a wonderful introduction to the Bushwick Collective, check out this short video produced for the Tribeca Film Festival. The Bushwick Collective is also featured on the Google Cultural Institute.
Note: First photo features Jerkface.
Photos: 1-3 Lois Stavsky; 4 & 6 Tara Murray; 5 & 7 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova.
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On view through June 20th at Garis & Hahn at 263 Bowery is Topography of a Daydream, a solo exhibition of works by the Tel-Aviv based artist Klone. A huge fan of Klone’s distinct aesthetic since I first saw his works on the streets of Tel Aviv several years ago, I was captivated by his new drawings, sculptures, animations and site-specific murals featured in his first solo exhibit in NYC.
With his mythical creatures, Klone explores his childhood memories of emigration from the Ukraine to Tel Aviv, taking us along with him on his journey.
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, Ink on paper
Close-up
Installation, various media
Ways to Hide, Paper, metal, wire and paint
Newly painted in Red Hook, Brooklyn
In Tel Aviv, as seen this past fall
Photos credits: 1 & 4 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova; 3, 5, 6 & 9 Dani Reyes Mozeson; 7 & 8 Lois Stavsky
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Outdoor Gallery NYC author Yoav Litvin recently returned from a five-month trip abroad, where he explored the street art in several key South American cities and towns. I had a chance to catch up with him last week:
Those of us following you on Instagram got a mere glimpse into your incredible adventures on the streets of South America. You visited Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Brazil. What spurred your interest in that region?
I was curious. I had seen amazing works from South America online, and while I exploring the streets of NYC, I had met a number of South American artists.
In what ways did your findings meet your expectations?
I expected to be blown away and inspired. And I was — beyond any expectations.
What were some of the highlights of your trip?
There were so many! Among them were: walking around the streets of Lima with Entes; coming unexpectedly upon an art festival in La Paz, Bolivia and being in São Paulo during its 3rd annual Graffiti Fine Art Biennial.
Do any particular impressions stand out?
The juxtaposition between Peru’s rich culture and history and its current street art particularly struck me. And navigating Bogota was what NYC was like for me in the early 80’s. I always had to keep my eyes open!
What about some of the challenges along the way?
The biggest challenge — I would say — was the language. And living in the Vidigal favela in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro certainly was an experience.
Where do you think the street art scene in South America is going? Do you think it will continue to remain so authentic?
It is difficult to generalize as each city and town is unique. But I suspect that it will continue to thrive.
What’s next for you?
This Wednesday evening, May 27, I will be speaking about my personal style as a street art and graffiti documentarian, along with the role — as I see it — of the street art photographer. After sharing some of my experiences in photographing NYC street art and graffiti and publishing Outdoor Gallery NYC, I will speak about my recent trip abroad and present many images of street art that I photographed in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Brazil. The event will take place 7:00 – 9:00pm at Nowhere Studios, 582 Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn.
Note: All photographs © Yoav Litvin, 2015
1. Inti, Santiago, Chile
2. Gonzalo Sánchez “Painters”, Valparaíso, Chile
3. Stinkfish and the APC Crew, Bogota, Colombia
4. Entes & Pésimo & 5. Decertor, Lima, Peru
6. Marcelo Ment & 7. Tarm1, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
8. Nove, São Paulo, Brazil
9. Apitatan, Quito, Ecuador
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