In New York City, graffiti has become a staple symbol of the urban life of this city. Since its beginning in the 70's, street art has continually increased and is now found everywhere: subways, trains, streets....
Today we'll list 3 amazing spots in this city that are a must for everyone who loves street art.
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1. The DUMBO Walls
These walls can be found in Jay 20 Street, Brooklyn and their name DUMBO stands for "Down the Manhattan Bridge Overpass'". It features work by artists such as CAM, Faith47, Eltono, DALeast, etc. The project was initiated in order to add some beauty to the neighborhood, which it certainly did. You can find a variety of art in all entry points to the neighborhood including designs from graphic designers, street artists, and studio artists.
2. Graffiti Hall of Fame
The Graffiti Hall of Fame was founded 40 years ago 1980 in the schoolyard of the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex in Harlem. It was created at a time were graffiti was starting to be something more serious than just vandalism to allow artists to express themselves through murals.
The motto of the hall of fame is "Strictly Kings or Better" and many acclaimed street artists have visited it to leave a piece.
3. The Museum of Street Art (MOSA)
This 20-story museum is a tribute to the abandoned factory in Long Island called 5Pointz. Once its owners left the factory behind, it started being used by street artists who left legendary work behind. It was demolished in 2012 but the museum has many references to it and many of the artists from 5Pointz contributed to it.
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