Tag Archives: East 11th Street

Michael Jackson Mural By Kobra

Kobra MJ Mural
All Photos By Gail

Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra continues to make the rounds in NYC, but this mural, entitled Black or White, of Michael Jackson’s Face as both a child and an adult actually went up some time ago, in late August of 2018. I have walked by it a bunch of times and that orange food truck is always there, so it’s hard to get a clear shot. Continue reading Michael Jackson Mural By Kobra

Shepard Fairey’s Rise Above Mural, East Village NYC

Shepard Fairey Rise Above Mural
All Photos by Gail

There’s a brand new Shepard Fairey mural now covering the southern exposure of the building on southwest the corner of First Avenue and 11th Street; former home to Schnitz, and the Viennese bakery Something Sweet before that.

Shepard Fairey Rise Above Mural Detail

Work on the Rise Above mural was finished as of October 2nd and it took Fairey only about 4 or 5 days to complete. The model is Fairey’s eldest daughter, at age 3 years (she’s now 11).

Shepard Fairey Rise Above Mural

Urbanimal Graffiti Van

Urbanimal Van Front
All Photos By Gail

I spotted the Urbanimal Graffiti Van parked on East 11th Street between Avenues A and B.

Urbanimal Van Detail

Urbanimal Logo

Octopus and Whale Mural, East 11th Street Between A and B

Octopus Mural
Photo By Gail

You know I am a sucker for an Octopus. A sucker, get it?