15 Amazing Graffiti Spots In NYC You Need To Check Out
Hunter S. Thompson once said, “Graffiti is beautiful; like a brick in the face of a cop.” We are not sure about the second part of the quote but… We definitely agree on the first part of it! Here are 15 amazing graffiti spots we found and why do we like them:
1. 100 Gates Project — Lower East Side
Why we like it: Shop shutters with some flower graffiti feels better than grey iron ones!
2. 5 Pointz — Long Island City
Why we like it: This place is amazing! And from this perspective, doesn’t it remind you of the final show of Now You See Me?
5. 190 Bowery — Lower East Side
Why we like it: Graffiti artists usually look for big white walls. Well… Apparently not all of them!
6. Wall of Fame — Harlem
Why we like it: I have always been a great spot for positive and colorful expression. That’s what people say…
7. North 1st Street — Brooklyn
Why we like it: Look a the vulture! That’s the same damn expression we have every morning…
8. Comme des Garçons — Chelsea
Why we like it: Could have being any other graffiti spot. But the name is amazing!
9. The High Line — Chelsea
Why we like it: Your eyes can pretty much tell you why!
10. Tuff City — Bronx
Why we like it: Once a guy tried to paint on a subway train unsuccessfully… So he borrowed half a train’s coach. Why not?
11. Wall of Fame — Bronx
Why we like it: There’s so much different graffiti here. Can you spot the white van?
12. Candy Factory — Soho
Why we like it: In winter it’ll look really nice with some snow all over!
13. Pearl Street Triangle — Brooklyn
Why we like it: Because it’s super easy to see… Well, not really… But the concept is great!
14. Williamsburg — Brooklyn
Why we like it: Sooooo colorful…
15. Stillwell Avenue — Coney Island
Why we like it: Have you ever been to a psychedelic festival? No? Well, this is how most of the decorations look.
Featured cover image: Un Trocito De America
Related
Originally published at secretnyc.co.