The rotating walls that surface in the East Village and in Chinatown — under the curatorial direction of street art aficionado and photographer Ben L. — feature some of NYC’s most delightfully expressive murals. Largely painted by local artists, the walls occasionally showcase the talents of those visiting from abroad, as well. The image featured above is the work of Beijing-born, Brooklyn-based artist and Thrive Collective member, Peach Tao. Several more murals currently on view at East 2nd Street off First Avenue follow:
Lima, Peru-based Monks
Argentine-American artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas in collaboration with Outer Source on the First Ave. Laundry Center shutter
Moscow-born, NYC-based Urban Russian Doll
New York-based photorealistic muralist BKFoxx
NYC-based Early Riser
Photo credits: 1-3, 5 & 6 Lois Stavsky; 4 Sara C Mozeson
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One of the East Village Walls done recently was cultural appropriation. We, school teachers and students, elders and Chinese workers, neighbors, and community leaders, are very upset, we met with her recently in person, sadly, and much to our dismay, the artist (Bailey) has been indignant and unapologetic.
Judi Cheng
Middle School 131
I have no idea what you are referring to.