Urban Art Street Art in New York
This article presents our favorites, from giant walls to new spaces. Each piece pays homage to the best street art and graffiti in New York.
Street Art New York: history and route
In the 1970s, street art was born in New York City. It was a time when the city was plagued by crime and was bankrupt. In response to this chaos, young children from Brooklyn and the Bronx began painting graffiti on subway cars and buildings. Although this practice was illegal and dangerous, it spawned an art form that has spread around the world.
This art is now as popular in museums and galleries around the world as "classical" art. There are many Street Art museums in New York. Manhattan has become a haven for billionaire financiers and foreign oligarchs, while the Bronx and Alphabet City have been destroyed. Rents have risen to the point that the five boroughs are no longer livable for those who are not "rich".
Street art thrives ironically because it is sanctioned by community groups, business owners, and even developers. Don’t worry, street art still has the same charm and charisma that made it so captivating back in the day.
- This article presents a selection of street art works that we recommend you visit if you are in New York. The streets of New York are a true gallery of Street Art.
Banksy Street Art New York: Hammer Boy
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Banksy is well known for his love of New York City. He curated a month-long "exhibition" across New York City in 2013 called "Better Out Than In." Sadly, much of his work has been covered up and/or destroyed, to be defaced, or sold. This modest Upper West Side stencil is still intact thanks to the building's current owner.
To preserve the work of the great British graffiti artist, the owner has installed a plexiglass screen. If Banksy's art is important to you, we invite you to take a look at our Street Art collection. It is entirely dedicated to Banksy. This is your chance, Street Art lover! To fill the spaces on your walls with magnificent canvas prints, (100% European production and delivery within 6 days).
Address: 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam
Commemorative Wall Art: Big Pun
- This is the second piece of the Street Art New York tour. Tats Cru created this tribute to Big Pun, aka Big Punisher, or Christopher Lee Rios, a Puerto Rican rapper who died in 2000.
This artwork is located in the Bronx and is repainted every year on Big Pun's birthday, a reminder of the deep connection that exists between that community and Big Pun. He was the first Latino rapper to be certified platinum as a solo artist.
3. The Audubon Mural Project
This painting makes this New York neighborhood the Street Art District. Address: 910 Rogers Place in the Bronx. Audubon Mural Project has partnered with Hamilton Heights Gallery & Gitler to create several street art murals that are mostly located in Upper Manhattan. Their strikingly beautiful plumage is dedicated to birds that are threatened by climate change.
If you are interested, you can download the map that shows where you can see street art in New York.
4. Bronx: Wall of Fame
The "Wall of Fame" is an unofficial title for this block in the South Bronx. It's a shame because this South Bronx block could do with some real status (Street Art Gallery New York), and plans are underway to tear it down for affordable housing. The history of the wall is undeniable. Queens legend Izthe Wiz, Long Island's Phetus, and LA's MSK crew are just a few of the many artists who have painted murals, graffitied, and written messages on its bricks. You only have a few days left! It's time for you to visit New York and see this work of art before it's gone... Here are the places to take your best New York Street Art photos. Address: E 173rd St, West Farms Rd Bronx
5. Bowery Graffiti Wall
In 1982, Keith Haring was the first major artist to paint this wall. Its generous surface area and location have inspired many artists, including JR, Banksy and Shepard Fairey.Address: Houston St at Bowery
6. The Bushwick Collective
Bushwick native Joe Ficalora has made his neighborhood a must-see by creating a 12-block outdoor museum that showcases graffiti artists from around the world. As you stroll the streets near the Jefferson Street L station, keep an eye out for Sicilian duo Rosk & Loste and Vexx’s tiger-themed mural. Address: Starts at Troutman St. and St. Nicholas Ave.
7. The temple of graffiti
This East Harlem wall was founded in 1980 by Ray Rodriguez, an activist who wanted to promote the positive attributes of graffiti. It has since evolved into a place where graffiti can thrive and hip-hop culture can be embraced.
- Address: 106th St at Park Ave
