Graffiti with the words “Wielka Polska” (Great Poland in English) and the Celtic cross, which according to the Anti-Defamation League is one of the most common white supremacist symbols, appeared at the Kent […]
Tag: graffiti
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Long Island City Graffiti Artists Win Legal Battle With Developer Who Destroyed Their Work
For years I used to love taking the number seven train through Long Island City just to see the amazing 5 Pointz building and its amazing graffiti. Some called it […]
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Paintings, Ceramics, Dolly Parton and a Post-Apocalyptic Graffiti Wonderland: Weekend Art Roundup 9/15–9/17
Parting & Together Greenpoint Hill | 100 Freeman St Opening Reception: Friday, September 15 | 7–10pm RSVP on Facebook Greenpoint Hill’s newest show features works from all-female artists ranging from […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Rubin415 New York – Scandinavia
Tony “Rubin” Sjöman grew up in Bergsjön, Sweden, and began doing graffiti when he was 9 years old. Painting under the name Rubin415, he splits his time between large scale […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Gazoo to the Moon
Have you ever been walking the streets of Greenpoint and noticed a careful scrawl with an arrow, “To the Moon” on the sidewalk? The artist who goes by Gazoo To The Moon […]
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Thursday Spotlight: The Parallel Worlds of PIXOTE
A common thread in Pixote’s work is its massive size, matched by ambitious height. His tags are hard to miss. I’ve seen his unique graffiti everywhere—from billboards to high walls all […]
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Williamsburg Walks Call For Artists!
We had so much fun last year at Williamsburg Walks, and are psyched about this year’s festivities. On June 11th and 12th, Bedford Avenue between Metropolitan and N 12th Street will […]
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Spread Love, it’s the Greenpoint Way! Super Crush Gin & Juice, Craft Beer, Henna Tattoos, Massages, The Roving Typist, 50+ Vendors, and more! Valentine’s Market (2/7)
If you don’t know, now you know, Greenpoint! Every season, the gorgeous Greenpoint Loft comes alive with FREE fun activities, food & refreshments, music, and epic local shopping. And on […]
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Warsaw Uprising Mural Vandals Still At Large
Last summer, a vibrant new mural went up in Greenpoint at 261 Driggs Avenue, the location of the Polish National Home and the popular music venue, The Warsaw. Created by […]
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KnickerBear Weeps for Humanity, Knicks
Last Monday neighborhood residents were witness to a rare sighting of the locally famous and indigenous/ursine hoops fan, KnickerBear. Standing near the corner of West Street and Greenpoint Ave. crying […]