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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A yellow sign that reads, ‘SIGNS SHOW’ is leaning against a brick wall, above a stairwell. On the wall to the right of the sign hang two red signs.

Street art often fades into the background, but it deserves its own chance in the spotlight

A discussion with street artists surrounding the Living Artist$ Gallery’s “SIGNS” show.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer Oct 13, 2023

New York City has an exciting cornucopia of street art. Wherever you walk around, you're sure to pass hundreds of stickers, graffiti tags and all different types of expressive...

Tourists flock to Florence every year to explore its renowned art galleries. While on the street, they should take note of the street art that dominates the city in Italy. (Photo by Annie Hosch)

Painting and politics: A look at Florentine streets

Beyond Florence’s many galleries and museums, political street art serves as a reminder of the city’s longstanding political consciousness and staunch DIY activism.
Annie Hosch, Staff Writer Sep 10, 2021

FLORENCE, Italy — Every year thousands make the journey to Florence’s great galleries and museums. They crane their necks to admire the magnificent height of the Florence Cathedral,...

More of Hektad’s hearts painted on a brick wall on St. Mark’s Place.

An Artistic Tribute To College In New York

A final walk through New York City’s biggest art gallery before heading into quarantine: street murals.
Sara Miranda, UTA Features Multimedia Editor Apr 13, 2020

Four years of taxi and Uber rides to JFK has opened my eyes to the neighborhoods of the East Village and the Lower East Side — especially to their street art.  With a new...

Felix Morelo

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor Sep 11, 2017
Felix Morelo, 'The Face Guy', is one of the infamous street artists frequenting Washington Square Park and Union Square. You've probably seen his 'Good Luck Spot' or even his 'Bad Luck Spot' around campus.
The 69th floor of 4 World Trade Center displays murals and sculptures by over 50 different street artists. The project is  headed by curators Doug Smith, Jane Chun Smith and Joshua Geyer in collaboration with Executive in Charge of Production Robert Marcucci.

Transforming the Financial District

Eliot Choi, Contributing Writer Apr 10, 2017
The walls of one floor in 4 World Trade Center have been given a renovation — not by traditional interior designers, but by local street artists who have brought true New York flavor to the walls of the space.
New York City parks are alive with performers of all kind, from musicians and acrobats in Washington Square Park, to the creepy characters of Times Square.

Staff Recs: Favorite Street Performances

Sep 16, 2016
In this week's staff recommendations, WSN names their favorite instances of street performing that they've seen in and of the city.
Currently on show at the Woodland Gallery, the Kingdom exhibit features the street art of BK Foxx.

Street Artist Creates Show to Advocate for Wildlife

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer Mar 25, 2016
"Kingdom", the new solo show from street artist BK Foxx, focuses on threats to wildlife and the conservation of nature.

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