I hardly noticed when NYC’s gritty vibe, with graffiti ubiquitously peppering the subways, started fading away. I notice it more now, now that it has devolved into the realm of […]
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Street Artists ASVP’s Limited-Edition Print Supports Intermediate School 318
Intermediate School 318 (101 Walton St.) is now hosting a large-scale mural by street artists ASVP spanning five stories and featuring balancing endangered species to start a conversation about the earth’s […]
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Art and Green Lights Illuminate Local Streets to Inspire Thought on Climate Change
I love this time of year when Fall starts trickling in and warm sunny days are tempered with a little bit of crisp in the air. So last week, when […]
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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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East River Eyes: Jeffrey Gamblero
If you ride the East River Ferry you’ve likely seen the 20-foot-tall letters that spell out JEFFREY GAMBLERO on the dock of the India Street stop. They are outlined in […]
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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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We’re Thankful for this Pizza-Themed Space Invader at Vinnie’s
Judging by the consistent theme of pizza and Ninja Turtles in his work lately, legendary street artist Invader is hungry for freedom slices. We’re happy to say that Greenpoint’s very […]
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Party Like It’s 1999: F.A.M. Shindig Hits North Brooklyn Tomorrow (8/9) at The Paper Box
“Do you remember what it was like? There was garbage everywhere.” AB and I are talking about New York City in the 80s, when he used to ride along with […]
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Holly’s HeART by Hand: New Art & Maker Learning Center + Shop!
Holly’s HeART by Hand (172 Greenpoint Ave) is a new art & maker learning center and handmade shop. After several years of working the market circuit, owner and long-time Greenpoint resident […]