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Mural

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Kips Bay

April 25, 2013

New City Mural Has 'Too Much Pink,' Gripe Kips Bay Residents

Waterside Plaza residents say DOT should have consulted them before installing artwork near the complex.

Gowanus

April 23, 2013

Dinosaur BBQ Unveils New Mural Paying Homage to Slain Gowanus Man

The family of Raul Vasquez Jr. gathered to celebrate a new mural honoring his memory.

DUMBO

February 21, 2013

Painter Seeks Couple That First Used Famed Mural as Wedding Backdrop

A DUMBO artist searches for the first mystery couple to use his mural as a backdrop to their wedding.

Cobble Hill

February 21, 2013

Boutique Hotel Highlights Brooklyn Artists With In-Room Murals

Nu Hotel is hosting an art show where five Brooklyn artists have painted murals in the hotel rooms.

Corona

September 03, 2012

Corona Students Paint Their Way to a Safer Intersection

Students at the High School for Arts and Businesses painted a mural aimed at slowing down drivers.

Central Harlem

August 15, 2012

WWI 'Harlem Hellfighters' Honored with Mural by Uptown Youth

The artwork portrays important figures from the Hellfighters' history.

 

Inwood

July 27, 2012

NYPD Removed Inwood Mural at Request of Community Leaders, Kelly Says

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said cops removed the mural because of community leader complaints.

Inwood

July 25, 2012

Cops Paint Over Inwood Mural That Depicts NYPD as 'Murderers'

The NYPD sent two plainclothed cops to paint over a controversial mural in Inwood.

West Village

July 12, 2012

Waverly Inn Mural Restored After Fire

The beloved mural at the Waverly Inn has been restored after a June 25 fire.

West Village

June 27, 2012

Waverly Inn Fire Caused by Electrical Problem

The West Village restaurant remained closed Tuesday as workers hauled out scorched debris.

Morningside Heights

June 07, 2012

Butterfly Mural in St. Luke's Hospital Lifts Pediatric Patients' Spirits

The pediatric ward of St. Luke's Hospital is full of painted butterflies thanks to volunteers.

Manhattan

February 24, 2012

Artist Shepard Fairey Pleads Guilty in Connection to Obama 'Hope' Case

Shepard Fairey pleaded guilty Friday in Manhattan Federal Court. 

Lower East Side & East Village

January 05, 2012

East Village Arts Group Raises $3K to Beautify Construction Sites

Fourth Arts Block raised $3K on Kickstarter to beautify construction sites with art.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 19, 2011

Century-Old Russo's Grocery Spruces Up With New Mural

The longtime Italian grocery just painted a fresh mural to advertise the shoebox-sized shop.

Washington Heights & Inwood

September 02, 2011

Anti-Violence Mural Unveiled in Washington Heights

The mural was designed and painted by high school students who worked with two Brookyn artists.