During my last trip to my favorite city in the world (New York) I decided to stay in Brooklyn and discover a new part of the Big City. We rented a great loft near the L train with 3 other friends and it was perfect. And because I love graffitis, I booked us a tour on the last day to go explore the art district in Brooklyn and do the Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour organized by http://brooklynunpluggedtours.com
Today, Brooklyn graffiti scene represents one of the most unique locations in the world, featuring tags, throw ups, bombings, murals, wheat-pastes, stencils, graffiti, many commissioned projects spread across the neighborhood and belonging to its neighborhoods, such as Bushwick, Williamsburg, Red Hook, DUMBO and Bed-Stuy. Brooklyn can be easily described as an industrial area which offered its empty warehouse buildings as canvases for street art and design, opening itself up to a new wave of cultural revolution.
I have always loved old buildings and old brick factories. I would love to be able to buy an old brick apartment or buildings and have graffiti artists decorate it outside and inside. And my dream house would actually be a big loft in an old building, factory or even firehouse! Yes just like in Ghostbusters!! As you can see from my posts, I grew up watching too many American movies and TV shows!!
DUMBO
Some of the best spots to check graffitis in Brooklyn are on the map below. There is another area that I discovered on this last trip: DUMBO. I had been there once but it was 6 years ago and since then the area has completely changed. Talking about old buildings being repurpose, you need to do check the Empire Stores where the Time Out Market is located amongst other stores and restaurants. The best is the view of New York and the Brooklyn Bridge from there.
Black & White Session
New York City from Dumbo
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