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Street Artists Give Washington Avenue Graffiti A Slick Summer Upgrade

Prospect Heights

June 18, 2013

Street Artists Give Washington Avenue Graffiti A Slick Summer Upgrade

Central Brooklyn's Park Deli wants to lure Brooklyn art lovers out of the museum and into the streets.

Street Art Tours 'Cheapening' Bushwick's Creative Scene, Some Say

Bushwick

June 13, 2013

Street Art Tours 'Cheapening' Bushwick's Creative Scene, Some Say

Hot street art spots have gone from "edgy" to touristy, some residents said.

Argentinian Artist Brings Color to Pacific Street Construction Sites

Cobble Hill

June 12, 2013

Argentinian Artist Brings Color to Pacific Street Construction Sites

Magdalena Marcenaro has painted two temporary murals on Pacific Street between Court and Smith Streets.

Sunnyside Mural Urges Graffiti-Plagued Corner to 'Rise-N-Shine'

Sunnyside

June 11, 2013

Sunnyside Mural Urges Graffiti-Plagued Corner to 'Rise-N-Shine'

Mark Salinas worked with neighborhood kids to paint the words "Rise-N-Shine" at 48th Ave. and 42nd St.

Street Artist Scatters Free Works of Art Around Astoria

Astoria

June 06, 2013

Street Artist Scatters Free Works of Art Around Astoria

A street artist is covering Astoria with small works of art, prompting an art treasure hunt on Twitter.

5Pointz to be Replaced by 'Cornball Glitzy Box,' Critics Say

Long Island City

May 23, 2013

5Pointz to be Replaced by 'Cornball Glitzy Box,' Critics Say

A public hearing to discuss plans for the iconic graffiti center drew harsh opposition from artists.

Street Artist Targets Upper East Siders 'Beat Up By the Corporate World'

Yorkville

May 23, 2013

Street Artist Targets Upper East Siders 'Beat Up By the Corporate World'

James De La Vega wants to inspire young neighborhood professionals, he said.

Brazilian Painter Makes Mark With Bushwick Street Art Before Leaving NYC

Bushwick

May 06, 2013

Brazilian Painter Makes Mark With Bushwick Street Art Before Leaving NYC

Apolo Torres, an artist who spent three months in Bushwick, painted one giant wall before leaving.

Astoria Resident Pooh-Poohs Dog Doo With Street Art, Fliers

Astoria

March 15, 2013

Astoria Resident Pooh-Poohs Dog Doo With Street Art, Fliers

The Dog Poop Project is a way to encourage residents to pick up after their pooches, its founder says.

Painter Seeks Couple That First Used Famed Mural as Wedding Backdrop

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.

African-American Quilting Traditions Honored in Myrtle Avenue Windows

Fort Greene

February 18, 2013

African-American Quilting Traditions Honored in Myrtle Avenue Windows

“A Patchwork Story” is a public art exhibit on Myrtle Avenue.

Police Nab Repeat Graffiti Writer for Allegedly Tagging Brooklyn Bridge

DUMBO

December 01, 2012

Police Nab Repeat Graffiti Writer for Allegedly Tagging Brooklyn Bridge

A 32-year-old Queens man was arrested Friday for allegedly spray-painting the Brooklyn Bridge.

Comic Artist Hanksy Moves From Street to Gallery for LES Show

Lower East Side

October 26, 2012

Comic Artist Hanksy Moves From Street to Gallery for LES Show

The street artist, inspired by British artist Banksy, has a solo show at the Krause Gallery.

Bushwick Art Supply Stores Meeting Neighborhood's Creative Needs

Bushwick

October 09, 2012

Bushwick Art Supply Stores Meeting Neighborhood's Creative Needs

Two stores have already started selling art supplies, and SoHo Art's warehouse is planning to open soon.

Fort Greene Mural to be Featured in Vanity Fair

Fort Greene

September 27, 2012

Fort Greene Mural to be Featured in Vanity Fair

California-based artist finishes mural in Fort Greene that will be featured in Vanity Fair magazine.

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