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The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part II: CUBES by Cortes, Andre Trenier, Onel, Phes, Wagner Wagz, Miki Mu, Jappy Agoncillo, Yurica Uno & Steve the Bum w/Juliet Schreckinger

August 22, 2025

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

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The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part I: Walls by Queen Andrea, Danielle Mastrion, Kelo, Scratch, Shiro, Cope2, Delta 2, Totem TC5, WinkStyles, Indie 184, Skeme & More

August 20, 2025

Teeming with vibrant colors and swooping patterns, the walls that surfaced at this past weekend’s 45th edition of the legendary East Harlem-based Graffiti Hall of Fame burst with creative energy. And for the first time ever, one entire section of the huge school yard showcased exclusively the skills of female writers and muralists. Among them are: Queen Andrea, Shiro, Scratch, Indie, Danielle Mastrion, WinkStyles, KayLove, MRS and Moka. What follows are several walls captured this past Sunday, August 17th — the second day of this annual event, produced under the curatorial direction of Sharif Profit.

NYC-based artists Queen Andrea and Danielle Mastrion at work

Kelo‘s salute to Spanish Harlem

East Harlem-based, Stockholm-born artist Scratch posing to the right of her mural with NYC-based Japanese artist Shiro One hovering above

The prolific Bronx native Cope2′s salute to the late Flite TDS

The legendary East-Harlem bred stylemaster Delta 2 posing in front of his newly completed mural

Washington Heights legendary writer Totem TC5 posing in front of his vibrantly bold masterpiece

Austin, Texas-based mixed-media artist WinkStyles posing beneath her distinctly delightful graffiti-inspired design

NYC native graffiti writer, pop artist and designer Indie 184 at work

The legenday graffiti veteran Skeme aka 3 Yard King posing in front of his freshly finished piece

Next up on StreetNYC.Org — The 45th Annual Edition of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Part II, featuring graffiti and mural art on Cubes.

Photo credits: 1 & 2 Sara C Mozeson; 3-9 Lois Stavsky & 10 Scratch

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At Uptown Grand Central in East Harlem: Shiro One, Noah Xifr, DaQuane Cherry, Marthalicia, Phes, Dee & Jabrenica

August 14, 2025

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

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PUSHING IT FORWARD: ILLicit Creatives Claiming Space on the Streets of Manhattan, Part V

July 25, 2025

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

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At Underhill Walls: Phetus, Zimer, Andre Trenier, Jeff Rose King, Kelvin Morel, Marissa Molina and Aída Miró

July 16, 2025

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

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The Anacostia Murals Fest ‘25 with: Rae Akino, Cortney Mohring, Mahkai Dominique, Shani Shih, KyCo, Limetyme & David Dez Zambrano

July 9, 2025

On my recent visit to DC, I made my way over to the Capital Hill Boys Club — the site of a mural festival that took place this past spring in Anacostia, a historic neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. A model of community engagement, the 2025 festival features dozens of murals fashioned by artists who share a notable kinship to the neighborhood and its residents.

The arresting image featured above was painted by the self-taught artist and arts educator Rae Akino. Several more images of murals I captured in the blazing, blinding sun follow:

Designer and painter Cortney Mohring

Self-taught multidisciplinary artist Mahkai Dominique‘s first public mural with a message to its viewers that they are “watched over with love”

Multidisciplinary visual artist and educator Shani Shih, a portrait of Tia Bell, founder of the Trigger Project, a DC-based violence prevention project

Self-taught artist KyCo, an homage to Sierra Leonean–American ballet dancer and author Michaela DePrince, who died last year at the age of 29

The wildly creative multidiscinplnary artist Limetyme aka Rich

Painter and custom designer David Dez Zambrano

Dozens more murals can be viewed at 1603 Marion Barry Ave and its immediate environs in Anacostia, DC.

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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At Welling Court with: Peach Tao, Annabelle Popa, Luch, Black Box Art Studio, Jason B, Matt Furman, Demetrius Felder & Wore One

June 19, 2025

On my recent visit to Welling Court and its immediate environs, I was greeted by dozens of new murals that continue to bring beauty and intrigue to this distinctly diverse Astoria, Queens neighborhood. The image featured above — “a nod to all the delivery guys through rainy and sunny days” — was painted by Brooklyn-based, Beijing-born muralist, illustrator and educator Peach Tao aka peacheeblue. Several more images captured this past Sunday follow:

New York-based muralist and illustrator Annabelle Popa

Colombia-born artist Luch in his distinct style that that “symbolizes the duality between the beauty and fragility of everything around us.”

West New York, NJ-based Black Box Art Studio artists Eduardo Jimenez aka Yoskills and Misael Morales aka Loky Oner, close-up from huge collaborative mural

Local self-taught Filipino artist Jason B at work on his Astoria, Queens logo

Astoria, Queens-based cartoonist and painter Matt Furman

Bronx native illustrator and painter Demetrius Felder

The veteran NYC graffiti writer Wore One

Currently curated by a diverse collective of local residents, Welling Walls — as the community-based arts project is now termed — will continue the tradition of hosting annual block parties, as well as beautifying its environs.

Note: Keep posted to the Street Art NYC Instagram and Threads for more images of recently-surfaced walls in Welling Court.

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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New at the Bushwick Collective: Sef1, Contrabandre, Huetek, Gigstar & Minus One, Tymon de Laat, Ashley Hodder & Enzo

June 9, 2025

The 14th Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party brought a wonderfully diverse array of local, national and international artists to Brooklyn’s iconic outdoor gallery. The image featured above — a masterly fusion of realism and graffiti — was painted by Lima, Peru native Roberto Seminario aka Sef1. A tribute to Bushwick Collective founder and curator Joe Ficalora, it portrays Joe as a child, playing with his cousin Frank — with Joe’s mother in the background. Several more images from the Bushwick Collective‘s new walls follow:

Sef1 captured earlier at work

Newark-born artist Andre Leon aka Contrabandre does the legendary Rakim

Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Huetek’s tribute to Static, D-stroy, Termanology and Nems

Gigstar and Minus One paint “Clash Of The Titans” — dedicated to CAE4

Dutch artist Tymon de Laat, “Break ICE and Make Waves,” featuring Gumskie, a Filipino surfer

Pittsburgh-based Ashley Hodder returns with her distinctly dreamy flair

French artist Enzo‘s sublimely conceived otherworldly mural

Note: Keep posted to the Street Art NYC Instagram and Threads for more images of recently-surfaced walls at the Bushwick Collective.

Photo Credits: 1, 3-8 Lois Stavsky; 2 Tara Murray

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Chris “DAZE” Ellis on “Above Ground Midtown: MCNY x DAZE” — a New Exhibition at 550 Madison Avenue

May 22, 2025

The legendary artist Chris “DAZE” Ellis is currently at work on newly commissioned artworks at 550 Madison Avenue on the corner of 55th Street. The following interview with him was conducted by Street Art NYC contributor Ana Candelaria.

How did this wonderful opportunity come your way? And why this location?

This project came about through my ongoing relationship with the Museum of the City of New York. I was informed that there might be an opportunity to activate this huge space in Midtown Manhattan. And so, I didn’t choose the location; the location chose me.

What was your vision for this project? And how did it evolve?

We began with an offsite meeting, where we saw firsthand what the space would look like. We tossed
around ideas, and I thought that whatever composition I come up with should be bright
and colorful — not dark and somber. It should, somehow, really lighten up the space. I started
thinking about color first and then composition.

Then I started thinking about this building which is really iconic. The chief architect is Philip Johnson, and I thought,”Okay, my work is very New York-based. I work in New York everyday, and I draw inspiration from my daily commute.”

I wanted to come up with something that is easily recognizable as very New York, but — at the same time — something related to the natural world, as the site’s atrium is so beautiful.

Were there any particular challenges that you faced in seeing your vision through?

Not really. Once I came up with an idea for this particular space, there weren’t any challenges.

Your artwork at this site is still in progress. How has the response been so far?

The response so far has been 100 percent positive. And, most importantly, we’ve gotten great respect
from people who are just walking by in the street. Those people come from all walks of life. There are lots of tourists in this area, as well as people who pass by on their way to work. This area has a great mix of people.

Interview conducted by Ana Candelaria

Photo credits: 1 Brad Farwell, 2-4 Ana Candelaria

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At First Street Green Art Park with: Ottograph, Turtle Caps, Klonism, Yurica, Chris Cortes, Lexi Bella, El Souls, Humble, Osk and Steel

May 15, 2025

Under the curatorial direction of Jonathan Neville, First Street Green Art Park continues to be home to a wondrously diverse array of local, national and international artists. The delightfully intriguing image pictured above was painted by the Amsterdam-based artist Ottograph. What follows is a close-up from Ottograph‘s mural and several more photos of artworks currently on view at First Street Green Art Park.

Detail from Ottograph mural