New Jersey, while close to the well-known art hubs of New York, stands strong with its unique art identity. The state has seen significant growth in its art sector over the years, making it a notable destination for art enthusiasts. With a combination of historical galleries, modern exhibits, and street art, New Jersey’s thriving art scene provides a comprehensive look at both its heritage and contemporary trends. For those seeking an art-centric experience outside major cities, New Jersey is steadily emerging as a top destination, offering a wide range of artistic attractions and activities.
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Kobra’s Peace Mural in Midtown
All Photos By Gail
I don’t spend much time in midtown, so when I passed by this mural by Eduardo Kobra on 44th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues I thought it might be new. As it turns out, this work, which features an image of American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, has been up since August 2018. Continue reading Kobra’s Peace Mural in Midtown
Eduardo Kobra’s Mount Rushmore of Art Mural, Chelsea Gallery District
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It’s hard to believe that Eduardo Kobra’s Mount Rushmore of Art mural has been up for five months already, and it took me that long to photograph it in its finished state; but that what I finally had the chance to do on Easter Sunday, when I went for walk on the High Line. Continue reading Eduardo Kobra’s Mount Rushmore of Art Mural, Chelsea Gallery District
Kobra Anti-Gun Violence Mural, LES
Photos By Gail
On one of my recent Street Art Safaris, I found myself walking east on Eldridge Street, where I couldn’t help but notice more than a few stickers and small murals supporting anti-gun violence messages.  And then I saw this one: another work by Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, whose work is instantly recognizable for its kaleidoscopic mosaic of bright colors. Kobra’s Stop Guns is a multi-story artwork depicting a young boy posing for a selfie, with his phone held up in one hand and a pistol gripped in the other. Very sobering. Appropriately, the piece is located adjacent to a parking lot beside Cascades High School. Continue reading Kobra Anti-Gun Violence Mural, LES
Michael Jackson Mural By Kobra
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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