New York City is one of the original street art capitals of the world. In recent years, the prolific artistry of well-known individuals like Banksy and Shepard Fairey has brought this counter-cultural movement to the mainstream.
Looking inward, the neighborhood surrounding Duane Street Hotel offers a wide range of tags alongside a few alternative outdoor creations that could be considered street art. To show you how our neighborhood fits into the world of NYC street art, here are a few of our favorite examples of street art in Soho and Tribeca.
An artsy van in the street= Street Art.
Legal street fishies in Tribeca
Typical cursive makes a shadow look like spiderman. Incidental Street Art.
We don’t know who Sha is. But Sha sure knows who Sha is.
NYC’s 1st Police Precinct Rocking Street Art
Despite common artistry, some New Yorkers are still angry with the NYPD
Some of Famous Street Artist, Raemann’s Eviar Series
A classic statue on the street. We call that Street Art
Adam Cost is a well-known NYC street artist. These are some of his most typical tags.