I always love to encounter graffiti and street art whenever I travel, especially when it's really humorous, stylish and thoughtful. And of course New York is still one of the best cities for it in the US, even though perhaps it's no longer the graff capital of the world...
Here's a few pieces and a wheat paste I really love.
(Artist: Palladino) The trash-bag eyes really says it all!
(Artist: Cost)
Cost (along with partner Revs) was a true innovator in the transition from pure graffiti art towards the street art movement, using roller paints, and wheat paste signs that made bold statements like "Revs fucked Madonna". In the 90s they were all over New York. I was ready to do a back flip when I saw this Cost wheat-paste, it's so fucking great.
And of course the Notorious B-I-G head stencil is superb as well. Biggie will always be an iconic figure in the music world, especially to those from Brooklyn.
That's my latest for now, but I'll share more graff pics when I can.
Cheers and enjoy.
