Thursday, December 22, 2011

Read in Bushwick

In Bushwick by LoisInWonderland
In Bushwick, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

It must be the English teacher in me, but I love this one! It's one of my all-time favorites.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Occupy Walls & Cash4 in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn by LoisInWonderland
In Brooklyn, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

As we were walking along Broadway yesterday from East New York to Williamsburg, Lenny was the first to notice this one. 'love it, but it was getting dark and a bit hard to capture.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Katsu + in Williamsburg

Walking on some of the blocks we rarely hit in Williamsburg, we came upon some great surprises -- including this!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Swoon in Bushwick

Swoon in Bushwick by LoisInWonderland
Swoon in Bushwick, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I love this close-up that Dani captured of this stunning Swoon piece. We were thrilled to discover this in Bushwick last week on a block we've seldom walked on. It's obviously been up for quite a while.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Os Gemeos in Coney Island

It had been some time since I'd been to Coney Island. I went by this afternoon to check out some of the newer walls I had been meaning to visit all summer (Veng, UnderOver, et al). But I revisited, of course, the huge Os Gemeos mural. I marveled again at the brilliant details -- even if they are a bit faded.

Monday, October 24, 2011

LMNOP in Astoria

LMNOP in Astoria by LoisInWonderland
LMNOP in Astoria, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I had seen this character on a wall in Williamsburg last week and instantly loved it. We couldn't, though, track down the artist. Luckily, Tara discovered it in Astoria today with the name LMNOP. Very cool!

Friday, October 21, 2011

5Pointz, LIC

 5Pointz, LIC by LoisInWonderland
5Pointz, LIC, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

A Door in Williamsburg

In Williamsburg by LoisInWonderland
In Williamsburg, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

We found some of the coolest doors today in the south side of Williamsburg. This one has got it all: tags, stickers and paste-ups.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

In Williamsburg

In Williamsburg by LoisInWonderland
In Williamsburg, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

We came upon this wall in Williamsburg yesterday. 'cool to see a piece dedicated to Sure, RIP.

Friday, September 30, 2011

In Chinatown

In Chinatown by LoisInWonderland
In Chinatown, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I finally got around to checking out Lenny's photos from June. Lots of great ones here from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Thanks. Lenny!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Philly Sticker Art

Philly Sticker Art by LoisInWonderland
Philly Sticker Art, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Ant seems to rule the Philly sticker scene -- at least on my latest trip! Cool and clever!

Friday, September 16, 2011

On the LES

On the LES by LoisInWonderland
On the LES, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

'used to seeing ABOVE on stickers. I love seeing it this way!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Toronto Bombs

In Toronto by LoisInWonderland
In Toronto, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

This has got to be one of my all-time favorite bombing images! Thanks, K, for capturing it!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

5Pointz, LIC

5Pointz, LIC by LoisInWonderland
5Pointz, LIC, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

visited 5Pointz w/Lenny on Thursday for the first time since I returned from SP. 'glad that some of my favorite walls are still there -- including this one by the Yok and Creepy.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

On the LES

On the LES by LoisInWonderland
On the LES, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

'was back on the LES yesterday for the first time since returning from Sao Paulo. As my eyes were glued to the walls at eye-level, I could have easily missed this. Luckily Tara noticed it as we were walking east on Houston Street.

Monday, August 29, 2011

The Library @ Choque Cultural

@ Choque Cultural by LoisInWonderland
@ Choque Cultural, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

So not only does Sao Paulo's Choque Cultural house some of my favorite artwork, but it also has an extensive library of not only dozens of books and magazines devoted to street art and graffiti, but a wide range of books and more on just about every art-related topic.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Early Os Gemeos in Sao Paulo @ night

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

By the time we reached the Os Gemeos neighborhood with Johab, it was so dark that it was difficult to see what was on the walls. Sara and I got a few shots, but I will definitely have to return there during daylight on future visits.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Sao Paulo Pixação

Sao Paulo Pixação by LoisInWonderland
Sao Paulo Pixação, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I'm endlessly fascinated by the writing that makes its way all over tall buildings. This is a close-up of a building I couldn't walk away from! I kept taking endless photos.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Sao Paulo Bombs

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Sao Paulo has some of the most stylish bombs I've seen anywhere. Unfortunately I hit so many of them in the dark at night that it was difficult for me to document them.'would have loved to see them in daylight.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

In Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

'loving this wall of pixo and variations of old school graffiti!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Sad Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Based in the center of town on this recent trip, I viewed directly the sad, sad side of Sao Paulo. This scene with folks sleeping/living on the streets -- right across from where we were sleeping in comfort -- is all too common. It's difficult to understand why so in such a wealthy country.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Cope in Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

This is the second Cope throw-up I came upon in Sao Paulo! 'did a double-take again. But I hear from folks that Cope was here two years ago. Not all that many NYC writers seem to have made their way down there.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Urban Calligraphy in Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo by LoisInWonderland
In Sao Paulo, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I've seen few graffiti pieces as stunning as this one -- anywhere. I love its colors, flow and rhythm. It's just about perfect!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Brooklyn Grafffiti

In Brooklyn by LoisInWonderland
In Brooklyn, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Lenny found a bunch of amazing walls in Bushwick earlier this week. Wow -- so old school graffiti is more than alive and well right here in NYC! And so stunning--

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

JR on Bowery and Houston

So Kenny Scharf's colorful cartoonish mural has been replaced by a rather staid JR piece. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I was astounded by JR's photos of Israelis and Palestinians that I saw along the separation wall outside Bethlehem. And the photos of his work in Brazil are amazing. Maybe I'm missing something here, but it's not really working for me.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

In Brooklyn

In Brooklyn by LoisInWonderland
In Brooklyn, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Gee -- Lenny's been capturing some amazing walls -- that I've yet to see.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Freight Train Spotted in the South Bronx

'did not expect to come upon this while walking from the Point on Garrison to the #6 train at Hunts Point Station. Just as I was getting ready to document about a dozen of them, they continued on their route. 'glad I got this one.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

In the East Village

In the East Village by LoisInWonderland
In the East Village, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I think these adorable kids thought we were trying to photograph them -- rather than the door (a reasonable assumption.) And so they danced for us for about 10 minutes before we moved on!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

KR.ONE @ L.I.C.K Gallery

I love these! It's about the closest I can get to "old skool" graf these days.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Another Brooklyn Wall Captured by Lenny Collado

In Brooklyn by LoisInWonderland
In Brooklyn, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

Lenny's got the graffiti-hunting bug. He's been finding hundreds of first-rate tags and bombs in Bushwick and beyond -- that will take me days to check out. But the walls that he's getting are just fun -- like this one by Shiro.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

NYC Truck

NYC Truck by LoisInWonderland
NYC Truck, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I'm loving this truck that Dani found somewhere near mid-town today.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

LA Il on the LES

On the LES by LoisInWonderland
On the LES, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

We must have spotted at least three LA ll tags on every block along Avenue D earlier today!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Lenny Collado Does Brooklyn


In Brooklyn
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
Lenny Collado came by today with about 200 photos he took in the last two days in Brooklyn. There are so many interesting ones that it will take me days to sort through them. This is a particular favorite.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

NUYORICAN Photoblog

NUYORICAN Photoblog

Latin America Comes to 5Pointz


5Pointz
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
'returned today to 5Points. Lots of new walls and some with strong Latin American flavor -- like this one.

What a Couple!


In Chelsea
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
'just too cool!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

In Chelsea -- Sadly

I don't think I've ever come upon a scene like this while checking out galleries in Chelsea. Nor do I feel comfortable documenting it without asking permission. But I didn't know how to approach this man. Anyway, what a sad commentary on NYC -- and its inadequate treatment of those who most need help.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

In Chelsea


In Chelsea
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
While in Chelsea today, I came upon a bunch of stickers with images of photos of stickers -- all KA's and MTK's. Too cool!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

On Tumblr


Untitled
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
Just about all the teens I've been speaking to this past year tell me that they spend hours a day on tumblr. My City-as-School intern, Ariel Estrella, offered to set this up for me and keep it running! Thanks so much, Ariel!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

A Natural High @ 5Pointz


5Pointz
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
I'm loving this new piece -- the colors, the lines, the flow, the way it all comes together including the iconic bee that had been on the wall for months! A natural high!

5Pointz


5Pointz
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
We returned to 5Pointz today in the rain. 'hadn't been there in two weeks. 'lots of great new walls and ever-evolving styles.

Monday, May 16, 2011

In Baltimore


In Baltimore
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
In this incredibly graffiti-unfriendly city (where blocks and blocks of abandoned buildings are largely void of any art except for some sterile "approved" murals) there does exist one alley where graffiti lives. When we came upon it yesterday, we also came upon a fun photo shoot.

Monday, May 9, 2011

In Downtown Manhattan


Downtown Manhattan
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
I lent Ariel -- one of my City-as-School interns -- a camera last week, and she returned it with dozens of great shots. Among these is this sticker that she tells me she found two days after Obama's assassination hit the news!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Friday @ 5Pointz


5Pointz, LIC
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
'lots of new walls at 5 Pointz and lots of writers from around the globe at work. My intern, Yasmin Jones, has been taking some great shots -- including this one of me trying to capture the Wallnuts wall.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

An Interview with Kosbe

Overconsmer in the South Bronx


In the South Bronx
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
Overconsumer's stickers are everywhere in NYC, but this is the first piece of his I've seen (and it is up in the Bronx!)

Philly Sticker Art


Philly Sticker Art
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
The stickers in Philly are probably the best anywhere -- in terms of variety, quality, etc. I could spend weeks in Philly just sticker-hunting and still not document them all. I'm amazed at the care that goes into creating these stickers and the artists' abilities to collaborate.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

North Philly Graffiti

I revisited "the" wall on North 5th yesterday. It has been perfectly maintained. I just hope it won't be a casualty of the gentrification creeping closer and closer to the heart of Kensington.

Abandoned in North Philly

Certain areas of North Philly are gentrifying so rapidly that scenes like this are soon to disappear. Signs everywhere are offering to buy folks' homes. But I wonder where they're going and for what price.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Prolific Katsu

Ever since Katsu made headlines ( at least on street art blogs!) with his massive MOCA tag, I've been paying closer attention to his work on the streets here. He seems to be everywhere!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

In Toronto, AWOL CREW

A friend from Toronto -- who prefers to remain anonymous and give credit only to the artists -- sent me some amazing pics of walls. This is among my favorites.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

In Tribeca


Downtown
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland
Tara is develping a sixth sense for cool street art. She found this one in the vicinity of St John's University on Murray Street.