Street artist Jorit has recently created a series of murals in downtown Manhattan that explore the profound societal shifts brought on by artificial intelligence, explicitly drawing thematic influence from AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. In these new works, the artist blends his signature hyper-realistic portraiture with neural network-inspired patterns, referencing the structure of deep learning models that Hinton helped to develop. Continue reading AI-Influenced Street Art By Jorit in Freeman Alley→
During what can only be called highly distressing times, it’s challenging to find your center calm. You might experience a tendency to panic and get distracted from your core beingness by everything that’s going on; especially when this assault on Democracy is designed to be overwhelming. Please remember that the most important thing is to take care of yourself — your mental health, specifically — and your loved ones, friends and neighbors. We really need to take care of each other now. Continue reading Nothing Else Mattress→
All Photos By Gail (Mural on June 2, 2024, After Being Tagged)
Here today, gone tomorrow – that’s often the story with the street art in Freeman Alley. No one knows how long these murals, paste-ups, or stickers will last before they’re painted over or tagged into oblivion; it’s simply the nature of the beast. Such is the case with this beautifully surreal mural, which depicts a woman under an umbrella, sipping a martini while submerged up to her chest in what appears to be a flooded New York City. Continue reading Manhattan Mural By Martin Ron→
In August of 2022, renowned street artist D*Face unveiled a striking mural entitled Blue For You in Beverly Hills. This artwork features a contemplative woman with blue hair, wearing a pink sweater, and resting her head on her hand. The mural was created in collaboration with Branded Arts. I spotted this beauty while on vacation in December when I was on my way to meet a friend for Breakfast. Continue reading Blue For You Mural By D*Face→
Caryn Cast is a NYC-based artist renowned for her murals, chalk portraits, and illustrations. Her work often features whimsical portraits and animals engaged in human activities, bringing a playful and imaginative touch to urban spaces.
One of her new and notable works is the Pigeon Lady mural, installed at the subway entrance at Houston Street and East 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. This large-scale painting on paper — with its bright pink background — was adhered to the wall adjacent to the subway entrance, adding a vibrant and engaging piece of art to the city’s landscape. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pigeon Lady Mural By Caryn Cast→
