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Antonio "Chico" Garcia

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Lower East Side & East Village

October 05, 2011

Friends of Late East Village Photographer Hold Vigil on Avenue A

Dozens of Bob Arihood's friends attended a vigil outside Ray's Candy Store, recounting stories of the documentarian's "constant presence." 

Lower East Side & East Village

May 02, 2011

Houston Turns Into Prince Street with Royal Mural

Artist Antonio "Chico" Garcia painted a mural of the royal couple on East Houston Street over the weekend.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 29, 2011

Royal Couple to Be Face of New Lower East Side Mural

Artist Antonio "Chico" Garcia will paint a new mural on East Houston Street Saturday for the just-married royal couple.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 21, 2011

Painted-Over Obama Mural Becomes East Village Graffiti Magnet

A mural of President Obama that was painted over by a cable company is attracting graffiti on Avenue C.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 15, 2011

East Village Graffiti Used for Lessons

A teacher will use the East Village's abundant street art as the basis for instruction in English language skills.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 20, 2011

East Village Wall Has Become Taggers' Paradise

A half-block wall on E. 13th St. has weathered graffiti for years and could benefit from a mural, police say.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 23, 2010

Cable Company That Erased Obama Mural Looks for Replacement Artist

Cable company RCN recently covered a mural by Antonio "Chico" Garcia, but now they want to redo it with another artist.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 18, 2010

Cable Company Paints Over Barack Obama Mural in the East Village

A more than two-year-old mural on Avenue C featuring President Barack Obama was recently painted over.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 06, 2010

NBA Video Game Ad that Covered Community Mural in the East Village Taken Down

A more than two-year-old mural on Avenue C featuring President Barack Obama was recently painted over.