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A Dazzling Bushwick Street Art Map: Where to find the best Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn, NYC

March 9, 2024 November 24, 2017 | Paroma

Looking for some mind-boggling street art in New York City? Then head straight to the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn where rows of larger than life murals will greet you from every corner! This self guided tour of Bushwick murals and street art in Brooklyn gives you all the details on where to find these murals (i.e. a handy Bushwick street art map), transportation and tour options, other things to do in Brooklyn and where to get some delicious food after your Brooklyn mural tour.

The best murals in New York City: Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn

New York City’s street art scene is mind blowing to say the least and pays homage to it’s cultural diversity. Of the different NYC street art collections , one that truly stands out is the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn , an amalgamation of street art and graffiti that stretches across several blocks of a semi-deserted industrial neighborhood. Being ardent worshippers of street art, we could not give the Bushwick murals a miss during our fall trip to NYC.

So here is a virtual Bushwick Brooklyn street art tour of some dazzling Bushwick graffiti  to knock your eyeballs off! This Bushwick street art post also contains a handy Bushwick Street art Map to give you an idea of where to find graffiti and street art in Bushwick, Brooklyn . So, without further ado, here is your guide to exploring the famous Bushwick wall art !

Disclaimer: All Bushwick street art featured here belong to the Bushwick collective artists . I merely photographed them (murals are open to the public 24/7) and noted the locations to create the map. Murals are subject to change.

I have tried to credit Bushwick artists based on information gathered from the Bushwick Collective Facebook page wherever possible and I will keep on adding to the list. Also, this post may contain some affiliate links, clicking on which may help earn me a very small commission at no extra cost to you.

Bushwick Murals: The story behind Bushwick Art Collective

Bushwick murals are in the NYC borough of Brooklyn (walking the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the many incredible things to do in New York City ). When I was researching for street art in Bushwick ,  I got totally hooked onto the story behind how the Bushwick collective came into being. This 2012 initiative to adorn an industrial district with some of the best street art in the world was the brainchild of Joseph Ficalora , a neighborhood business owner.

The art is dedicated to his deceased parents and brings artists of all levels from all over the globe to make Bushwick, Brooklyn the ultimate street art destination ! None of the street art is permanent and stays around for 12 month or so at most. The Bushwick Brooklyn street art collection keeps on growing with new murals being added periodically.

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Besides mural hunting, if you really are pressed for time but still want to explore NYC like a local , read this New Yorker’s 24 hour NYC itinerary to get fabulous ideas and definitely read this guide on what not to do in New York ! Here is a post by another local on 20 cheap places to eat in NYC .

Bushwick street art artists   featured in the photos above: a) Topmost photo: @jeffhenriquezart_ , b) face of the lady (leftmost panel in collage): @michelvelt , c) Welcome to Bushwick (central photo in collage): @thomasallen_nyc , d) Salvador Dali (rightmost photo in panel): @sipros_sipros , e) skeleton faces: @dface_official

How to get to the Bushwick art collective: Public Transportation and tour options

Bushwick murals can be easily accessed by public transportation or shared rides like Lyft. Since we stayed at the East Village Hotel in Manhattan   ( best value for awesome location aka right in the heart of the bustling East Village which is a culinary hotspot in NYC ), we got to the Bushwick collective   in Brooklyn via Lyft.

On our way back we simply took the NYC subway to return to Manhattan. Navigating the subway can be really tricky so here is a helpful guide on how to use the NYC subway . The Bushwick neighborhood is accessible by the L line to Jefferson street station and takes about 15-30 min to reach from Manhattan depending on where you are on the island.

Once you get there, you will be welcomed by rows and rows of gigantic   murals   created primarily by aerosol spraying technique which are all within walking distance. Since this amalgamation of Bushwick wall art is totally public, it is open 24/7. You can arrange for a Brooklyn street art tour  but I would encourage you to take your sweet time and savor the murals as you walk around.

A good 2-3 hours on foot should be enough to check off all the murals on your street art Bushwick list. The  Free tours by foot   is a good resource for  Bushwick street art tours , directions and transportation to Bushwick  art collective , street art artists info and handy Bushwick street art maps .

What kind of Bushwick street art and graffiti will you see?

The Bushwick murals and wall art will absolutely blow your mind away with their color, creativity and execution. The themes are varied and range from cartoon figures, to stark black and white imagery to subtle and not so subtle takes on the current social and political situation in USA.

Some of my favorite Bushwick street art included the “Diversity is Hope” and “Everything is not OK” murals as well as the naughty gummy bear arrested by the NYC police department (see collages below). NYC being home to the current President of the United States (you can see here this cheeky piece of work by Damien Mitchell, the celebrated Australian street artist who has contributed to the Bushwick murals) , I did expect the Bushwick street art collective to have more politically charged murals.

Nevertheless, I was pretty happy with what I saw and went shutterbug happy clicking the murals around me. I hope these photos that I have clicked help you on a virtual Bushwick street art tour ! We went to the Bushwick neighborhood in the morning (before lunch) and did not see major crowds around the murals at all.

As a result, I got a lot of great unobstructed shots of Bushwick  graffiti . My Bushwick street art map  is based on my location jotting during my self guided tour (scroll below to see) and provides guidance on the major streets where we spotted the murals.

These Bushwick murals were clicked using my Sony a7RII mirrorless camera  with a 35mm lens while the Los Angeles street art tour and Austin murals were photographed using my Canon Rebel T2i with a 50mm prime lens .

Bushwick muralists featured so far:  a) peanuts  (leftmost photo on the dual collage): @giz_nyc , b) girl with braids (below): @sipros_sipros, c) culture vultures: @klopsito , d) Gummy bear: @whisbe

What else is there to do in Brooklyn besides the Bushwick Murals: Other

Bushwick street art tour is definitely one of the must do activities for any art lover visiting NYC. Besides this, there are a ton of things to do in the borough of Brooklyn itself as you can read on Time Out New York’s post .

Since we did not have much time, we explored the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood (another treasure trove of Brooklyn street art ) and had a delicious lunch at Reynard . Brooklyn is also famous for DUMBO (Down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass) spot, which is a mecca for all Instagrammers. If you do visit, go as early as possible and do not forget to stop by Almondine Bakery , a cute little French patisserie nearby.

Here are some fun tours  and activities in Brooklyn that you can enjoy apart from your self guided tour of Bushwick murals:

a) Get the New York Pass for 40% discount on 100+ attractions in NYC

b) Discover the trendiest neighborhood of Brooklyn, i.e. Williamsburg on a walking tour

c) Participate in a super fun Brooklyn graffiti lesson

d) Go on a delicious Williamsburg food tour or a Brownstone Brooklyn food tour to discover the flavors of this borough

Bushwick street art muralists featured so far : a) Bat on a red wall: @ivanisforeverlost , b) “joining the dots”: @joeiurato * @loganhicksny , c) handshake: @pixelpancho * @case_maclaim , d) blue figures: @giz_nyc , e) “police lines do not cross” (lower panel): @ac2bsk

Bushwick Street Art Map

Finally, as promised, here are some of the streets in the Bushwick neighborhood  in my version of the Bushwick street art map to find all that amazing Bushwick collective graffiti . Please note, each orange pin is a street marker and not the location of a particular mural.

I have also included locations for some of the other things that I mentioned about Brooklyn in this map too. You can simply walk around the Bushwick collective blocks and they will lead you from one stunning Bushwick mural to another.

Bushwick collective artists featured here: a) Girl with the spray can: @lolatheillustrator , b) photo above: @adnate * @li_hill * @lastnight_collective

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17 thoughts on “A Dazzling Bushwick Street Art Map: Where to find the best Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn, NYC”

I love street arts. Very powerful madhu. Of expression. And pics are just stunning and amazing

I love hunting street art wherever I travel and NY is one of the places I need to get to at some point! Love the murals, there is some serious talent there 🙂

Wow some amazing street art designed you have captured!

I am a huge street art fan, thank you for sharing this awesome post. These pieces are just so stunning!

Ooh I LOVE street art! Will definitely be making use of this map next time I’m in New York – thanks!

wow, there’s some serious talent on display here! Love how street art has the power to make a statement, but also entertain the viewer.

Some of these are so lifelike it’s unbelievable! I have never heard of this before and I would love to spend an afternoon in NYC checking out all the murals. That’s a way to get your steps in for sure!

This looks like an awesome place! I love street art and definitely need to put this on my list of things to do in NYC, the list is ever growing! Thanks for sharing!

Loved this post! Your pictures are so vibrant. I’m a huge fan of street art and murals. I’m definitely checking these on my next trip to NYC ?

Omg I love street art and murals! Why did I not know about this when I went to NYC ;)?! Love your pictures, they are beautiful

Gorgeous murals! Loved this post – I had no idea NYC had such a cool street art scene…

Wowwww check out this pictures! This place looks incredible!

Street art is something I always admire <3 I recommend London's Shoreditch :*

This is gold! I love visiting street art places and this looks spectacular. Each one of them tells a beautiful story. Beautifully captured 🙂

Wow!! This seriously blew me away. I would go back to NYC just to see this. Seriously quality art here! Thanks for letting us know!

WOW!! These are incredible! I was just in Brooklyn last month – I wish I had known to look for these. Next time for sure!

I went to a wedding in Bushwick in August and recognize several of these murals! The crazy thing about Bushwick, though, is that the art is always changing–my friends live right across the street from Roberta’s, and every six months or so when we go out to visit them, the murals across the way are completely different! So crazy to think of destroying something so beautiful to make way for yet another temporary art installation.

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BROOKLYN GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOURS

We are proud to present our well-reviewed tour of Bushwick Graffiti (see the video above).

Additionally, there are a few other companies offering similar tours, so if our schedule doesn't work for you, there are a few options that have upfront costs.

Our tours are listed in the calendar as well. The tour name is followed by (TOURS BY FOOT).

Bushwick is a working-class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg has been attracting artists for some time now.

The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it is Bushwick's industrial landscape that attracts street artists.

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Join Tours by Foot in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and discover some of the best New York graffiti and street art on some of the world's best and most interesting urban canvasses.

We'll explain to you the background and history of the art of many famous and not-so-famous artists.

Obtain a better appreciation and critical eye for what is an ever-changing form of expression, all the while exploring a part of New York only now emerging on visitors' itineraries.

We are among the very best in NYC.

Read our reviews on TripAdvisor and search for street art or graffiti to see for yourself.

Artists whose works we may encounter on the Brooklyn Graffiti and Street Art Tour:

• Buff Monster , known for his use of the color pink
• Skewville, famous, among other things, for re-inventing the sneakers over the telephone wire
• Beau Stanton
• Billy Mode & Chris Stain - famous members of the Bushwick Collective
• ColWallnuts
• and many many other artists.

Some of the sites in Bushwick we will see on the tour:

• Roberta’s Pizza
• Maria Hernandez Park
• The Bushwick Collective
• Vintage shopping hot-spots
• Great places for refreshments
• Check out our self-guided Bushwick Brooklyn tour .

Tour information

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve . For groups of 6 or more, please visit our  groups' page  before booking.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1.5 miles (2 km)

When:  @2pm Tuesdays and @9:45am Thursdays through Mondays.  View Our Full Calendar .

Where:  Tour meets on the corner of Bogart & Seigel Streets, in front of Brooklyn's Natural & Swallow Cafe, 49 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 by the Morgan Street Subway Station ( map ). Tour ends near the corner of Wyckoff Ave and Jefferson St.

Cost:  The New York Graffiti and Street Art Tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

TIP:  If you do have a budget or just like to save money on attractions, see if buying one of the many  tourist concession passes  is right for you.

We also offer  street art and graffiti tours in London .

Disclosure:  While we think you should take our free tour above, we understand this might work for everyone, so here are a few other companies. While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the  full text .

Graff Tours - Brooklyn

Graff Tours offer a variety of graffiti tours of the NYC area that are great for singles and groups.

Like our Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour, this outfit's tour is a 2-hour excursion through one of New York City’s largest outdoor street art galleries.

You’ll learn the history of founder and curator of the collective, Joe Ficalora and explore the Bushwick Collective featuring art from some of the best graffiti artists on the planet like Chor Boogie, Li-Hill, Don Rimx, and more.

This tour is offered both as a public tour or you can book a private tour.

Public Tour

• $25 Adult | $20 Children, Students, or Seniors
• Daily at 1 pm.
• Graffiti Workshops   Sundays-Fridays at 3 pm. Saturdays at 4 pm. (additional cost)
• More information or to book online .

Private Tour

• From 1 to 5 people $150
• From 6 to 9 people $250
• Check their schedule for times .
• Click here for information and to book a private tour

Note that Graff Tours also offers a street art tour in Manhattan as well as graffiti workshops .

Brooklyn Unplugged

A self-proclaimed boutique sightseeing tour company, Brooklyn Unplugged plays host to a variety of tours throughout the New York area.

In addition to all their other outings, they also offer a Brooklyn street art tour!

• $32 Adult | $20 Child (ages 15 and under)
• Daily at 10:30 am. (Note that prior to May 10, 2018, start time vary depending on the day, with options of 10:30 am, 11 am, 3 pm)
• More information and to book .

TIP: This tour is included for free if you have one of these tourist concession passes: the New York Pass, the Sightseeing Pass, and Go City New York Card.

Tourist passes can save you significant money on tours and attractions. Read our post comparing the various different tourist passes available to you in NYC.

MANHATTAN GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOURS

Most of the companies listed above also offer street art and graffiti tours in Manhattan, mostly in Lower Manhattan.

We offer a morning tour of Lower Manhattan, mostly in the Lower East Side.

Join us for a Manhattan Street Art and Pop Culture Tour and experience the Lower East Side (LES) - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita, and Little Italy.

The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, SoHo is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973.

NoHo and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.

Some of the sites we may encounter:

• Spring Street
• Lombardi's Pizza - the first pizzeria to open in the United States over 100 years ago!
• Taim - rated Best Falafel in NYC
• MoMA Design Store
• Germania Bank Building
• Liz Christie Garden
• Freeman Alley
• Mulberry Street

Some of the Artists’ work we may encounter:

• Shepard Fairey
• Ron English
• Triston Eaton
• PyramidOracle
• Team Supreme Team Lowbrow
• and other local and international artists.

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve .

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1.5 miles (2k)

When:  @2pm Fridays. View Our Full Calendar

Where:  In front of the REI store on the corner of E. Houston and Lafayette. ( map ). The tour ends at 109 Mulberry Street near Canal Street.

Cost:  The Manhattan Street Art Tour is free to book, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

Inside Out Tours

Inside Out Tours offer a variety of award-winning tours throughout New York City that are available in both English and Spanish.

The Alternative New York Street Art Tour pays a 3-hour homage to the Lower East Side’s expressive graffiti art scene.

You’ll learn the history of this area and how its immigrant beginnings have impacted the graffiti scene that is rapidly shifting.

This tour is designed to be an immersive, educative experience that will leave participants with a new perspective of non-curated public expression.

• $35 Adult | $28 Child (ages 5-11)
• Thursdays at 10 am
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GRAFFITI AND STREET ART WORKSHOPS

This hour-long, immersive experience offers participants a unique opportunity to receive lessons from a working graffiti artist.

Your street art teacher will provide general art guidance and techniques of aerosol art which you will then implement on your own canvas creation.

NOTE: Tours by Foot does not offer or run these workshops as either a public or private option. Please click on the links below.

There is no prior experience required and users will be provided with the tools they need at the workshop.

This workshop is offered 7 days a week in either private or group lessons.

There is an optional add-on for this workshop which combines the graffiti lesson with Graff Tours Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour.

Reviews of Graffiti Workshops

There are limited reviews made available for this graffiti workshop.

A few users of the TripAdvisor community give it an excellent rating, citing the lesson as a fun activity that allowed participants to leave with a worthwhile souvenir.

*The following prices are for the graffiti workshop only and do not include a tour*

Brooklyn Group Workshop

• $40 per person 
• Daily at 3 pm and 6 pm

Private Workshops in either Brooklyn or Manhattan

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A Self-Guided Brooklyn Graffiti Tour

Photos by Natasha Shapiro. Words by Arturo Conde.

Brooklyn has long been a focal point for established and emerging graffiti artists competing for niche spaces in which to exhibit their artwork. At present, local residents appreciate a wide selection of street art that peers out from walls, billboards and abandoned commercial and industrial lots.

Once deemed as a subversive act by many detractors, graffiti has evolved into a popular art form that’s gained wide recognition in international galleries and influenced marketing campaigns, graphic designers, and the fashion industry. And while London has replaced New York at the forefront of street art, Brooklyn has remained a fertile ground for experimental graffiti.

A thriving arts community, and the availability of public spaces have attracted a diverse cluster of both talented local and international artists that continue to challenge perspective through different artistic mediums. In recent years, graffiti in Bushwick has ranged from highly stylized texts and tags that are commonly associated with American graffiti, to more European-style street art, including poster-work, stencils and stickers.

An improvised tour of the area can offer you a substantial survey of classic and contemporary styles of artwork. On a recent walk through Brooklyn, we found four different types of graffiti:

Throw-ups and Pieces

Considered to be the earliest forms of graffiti, these elaborate representations of the artist’s name vary in size, thickness and outline. The use of multiple colors, and the speed and precision that is required to write them, have elevated these trademark signatures to a universal form of self-expression.

Painted by individual artists or collectives, murals can sometimes commemorate emblematic musicians, politicians and activists. With the influence of graffiti in advertising, some graffiti artists have also been contracted to paint murals for local businesses and corporations.

Working from a print of one or more colors that are later sprayed-over, stencils allow graffiti artists to focus on cultural icons that can be reproduced with precision.

Poster-work

Graffiti artists wheatpaste their poster-work on billboards and walls, sometimes actively incorporating their surroundings into the piece.

With the Brooklyn artistic community thriving, groups like The Bushwick Collective are changing the way that we view urban spaces. By gathering artists of all mediums from across the globe, the collective aims to create outdoor art gallery for street artists, creating an environment of inspiration and creation for Bushwick locals. Since it’s beginnings in 2012, the collective has spread its tendrils further across Bushwick every year, gatherings hundreds of artists such as Buff Monster, Danielle Matrione, and many other well known creatives. (Check out this video from the NYT about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owZeE-AdRwc )

How to get there: Take the L Train from Union Square to the Jefferson Ave stop. Then proceed on foot at your discretion with the self-guided tour of the featured graffiti sites.

Editor’s Note:  Our first version of this tour, published in 2008,  can be found here.

Start on Starr Street and Cyrpus Ave. Walk Southwest on Starr Street towards St. Nicholas Avenue.

Turn right (West) on St. Nicholas Ave then make a left (Southwest) on Troutman Street.

Turn right on Wyckoff (West) then make a left onto Flushing Avenue (Southwest). Shops at the Loom will be at the intersection of Thames Street and Flushing Avenue. Continue Southwest on Thames Street and turn right (North) onto Bogart Street, then make a left (West) onto Moore Street.

Head West on Moore Street, turn right (North) on White Street. Continue on White Street to McKibbin Street, turn right on McKibbin (East).

Continue East towards Bogart Street, turn left on Bogart Street, then make a right (East) on Ingraham Street.

To get back to your starting point and The Bushwick Collective continue on Ingraham Street to Morgan Avenue. Turn right (South) on Morgan Avenue and continue to Flushing Avenue. Turn right and head Northeast on Flushing Avenue, turn right onto Irving Avenue, then left on Jefferson Street. Continue up Jefferson Street to St. Nicholas Avenue, and voila! You have returned to The Bushwick Collective!

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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Bushwick Collective

Looking to visit the Bushwick Collective and all the amazing Bushwick street art and murals? We’ve got you covered in this one-stop guide featuring how to get to the Bushwick art collective, where to find all the Bushwick graffiti and murals, where to find more Bushwick street art, and what to do nearby including food – one of our favorite things to do in Brooklyn and recommendations for visitors who love street art!

This neighborhood is teeming with creative spaces and places and if you stick around there’s a great nightlife scene! 

The Bushwick Collective started in 2012 and in its early years this area did have work done by legendary names in the street art world from Blek le Rat to Banksy, Shepard Fairey, ROA, and other famous local Brooklyn artists like Sara Erenthal whose work you can see all throughout the city.

See why this is one of our favorite Brooklyn walks and use this guide to help you plan your visit to the Bushwick Collective, one of the best spots for Brooklyn street art .

About Bushwick Collective

The Bushwick Collective is a living breathing art collective in Bushwick, Brooklyn in NYC. This creative array of Bushwick art was conceived and created by Bushwick native, Joe Ficalora, with its first mural surfacing in 2011.

It has since attracted talented artists from all over the world and fabulously showcases first-rate street art by the creators. The genesis of this Bushwick Collective is quite the story, as the founder came of age in the 1980s, during a time when the Bushwick area was known for high crime rates.

Having suffered the losses of both of his parents, Joe wanted to revive himself and his neighborhood and thus transformed it into an open-air gallery for everyone to enjoy and help him cope with his painful memories.

What a testament to the power of art. Come relish at the Bushwick art collective, featuring Bushwick murals from some of our favorite street artists.

Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party

The Bushwick Collective Block party is an annual art event in Bushwick, Brooklyn. World-renowned local, national, and international artists are invited to showcase their creations during this community-enriching event.

The annual block party has been hosted every June since 2012, with the exception of 2020, and features new artists every year.

Just as artists line the walls with their colorful depictions, musicians fill the air with the sound of their live performances. Visitors should come prepared with cash in their pockets as the street becomes a massive merchant market for jewelry, prints, and custom clothing, designed by the various artisans.

There is something for everyone as this event ties together talented Bushwick graffiti, street art, music, food from trucks and local vendors, and of course, a wonderful sense of community.

Culture is contagious and Bushwick Collective’s block party has since inspired more Bushwick murals to pop up around the area – even walls that are not officially a part of the Bushwick Collective have been filled with colorful and vibrant works of art.

What’s even more incredible is that street art in nature is not permanent, and therefore fresh new murals are constantly being added annually – and in real-time!

Thus, this makes visiting the Bushwick art collective great year-round. Fresh Bushwick graffiti next to never-before-seen Bushwick street art makes for a truly remarkable experience.  

The Bushwick street art collective brings about a wide range of artists, with varying talents and backgrounds. Some of the biggest names whose work either is or has been on display at the Bushwick Collective include Monks Art, Adam Fu, and Daisey Freedman to name a few.

Monks’s Bushwick murals are colorfully provoking depictions of wildlife that are often personified to take on comedic forms. Adam Fu is a Brooklyn-based neon wizard who specializes in luminous Bushwick graffiti of various designs.

If you like art that is a bit edgy, Daisey Freedman’s Bushwick art features spookily creative pieces. Below is a list of artists and their social tags for anyone interested in checking out their work.

Some of the current artists you can find featured on the many Bushwick murals are:

Monks Art (@themonks_ on Instagram)

Adam Fu (@adamfu on Instagram)

Daisey Freedman (@freakotrophic on Instagram)

Marco Santini (@_marco_santini_ on Instagram)

Sipros Naberezny (@sipros_sipros on Instagram)

Michel Velt (@michelvelt on Instagram)

Natasha May Platt (@surfaceoofbeauty on Instagram)

Golden (@golden305 on Instagram)

Mr. B Baby (@mrbbaby on Instagram)

Subway doodle (@subwaydoodle on Instagram)

& MANY more

Bushwick Collective Location & Tips for Visiting

The Bushwick Collective is located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, right off of Flushing Avenue. The best route involves taking the L line of the subway train to the Jefferson Street station. This is a great starting point for your adventure.

Once arrived, you are free to explore the walls of art independently or via a paid, guided tour from a local tour agency. While most tour companies charge a fee for their walking tours, some operate on a pay-what-you-like model like Free Tours by Foot.

  In order to get the best out of your Bushwick Collective trip plan at least an hour if not longer to just mosey around and walk up and down the streets.

You can find most of the murals along Troutman Street between Irving Avenue and Cypress Avenue, there are more along Starr Street too.

As I said, it’s best to just walk up and down the streets, make sure you check both sides and peek around as there are some tucked away! There is also a group of street art around the block of Moore Street, White Street, Siegel Street, and Bogart Street. 

If you are looking for a particular artist or piece of work, follow Bushwick Collective’s official page on Instagram (@thebushwickcollective) for additional insights. 

How to Get to the Bushwick Collective

The Bushwick Collective is easily accessible using the subway. Visitors using public transportation will be happy to hear that the street art gallery is a short 7-minute walk from the nearest train station, located off of Jefferson Street (L train).

To arrive, take the L subway to Jefferson Street station, which is 7 stops out of the borough of Manhattan if you’re coming from this way. The L line can be picked up at any station along 14th Street. If you take 14th Street – Union Square station, the travel time will be under 20 minutes.

If you are coming from Midtown or Downtown Manhattan, the travel time is a bit longer at 25-40 minutes, to allow for the transition to a different subway line. Bushwick Collective is right outside the Jefferson Street station, so you will have no trouble finding a starting point for the walking tour.

The Bushwick graffiti will guide your path through the colorfully decorated walls. In the event that this route is not available (due to construction, weather, etc.), you may take the subway’s M line to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue station before heading to Starr Street.

Alternatively, you can also take the L line to Jefferson Street from here, which will take about a half hour or so.

More Bushwick Street Art

For those who haven’t quite got their fill of Bushwick street art, there are more Bushwick murals by Maria Hernandez Park. This 7-acre municipal park is located between Knickerbocker Avenue from the southwest to Irving Avenue on the northeast, and Starr Street from the northwest to Suydam Street on the southeast.

Many more Bushwick murals can be seen by taking Knickerbocker Avenue towards East Williamsburg. Additionally, there are more notable murals that can be found around the Bushwick/East Williamsburg border, near the L subway line’s stop at Morgan Avenue.

Visitors will be happy to see that the vibrant pieces on display are not limited to the strip of the Bushwick art collective. If you’re wanting to see more than Bushwick street art, head over to see the street art in Williamsburg who also has a great scene and isn’t too far away.

Another option, a little further south in Brooklyn is checking out the many commissioned murals at Industry City in Sunset Park.

Nearby the Bushwick Collective

We recommend sticking around after exploring all the Bushwick art and murals in addition to the Bushwick Collective to check out the best things to do in Bushwick as well as enjoy a meal here!

Don’t miss the amazing thrift shops in Bushwick too if you’re into shopping second-hand treasures!

If you’re coming in the afternoon you also might want to stick around for the epic nightlife scene in this neighborhood.

Maria Hernandez Park  

After your tour of the Bushwick street art and Bushwick graffiti, head over to Bushwick’s largest community park, Maria Hernandez Park, one of the best parks in Brooklyn .

Known as the neighborhood’s center of public life, this greenspace is always bustling with activities. Visitors may enter this park, nearby to the Bushwick art, at any corner as each entrance leads to a circular plaza, often used for events.

If you’ve brought the kiddos along, your best bet would be to enter at the corner of Knickerbocker Avenue, where a rainbow-colored playground with a large play area awaits.

Other areas of the park allow for recreational sports such as volleyball, basketball, and handball. There is even an asphalt little league yard equipped with a workout area for anyone in need of a pop-up gym.

For the furry friends, enter at Willoughby Avenue, where your pup can frolic through the large dog runs.

Bushwick Food

Bushwick art isn’t the only thing this colorful neighborhood has to offer. Calling all foodies – plenty of restaurants share the space or line the border of the Bushwick street art.

There are no shortage of new awesome eateries popping up and NYC famous spots like Roberta’s but what makes Bushwick’s food scene so special are all the influences from the Hispanic and Latin American communities that lived here before the gentrification of the neighborhood.

Here are some of the top recommendations for what to do in Bushwick for foodies exploring the roots of this neighborhood through your tastebuds.

For those who favor a spicy flavor, you’re in luck as there are plenty of spots with a menu for you. Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos sports a lively exterior that is darn near impossible to miss, and a tasty interior with fresh tortillas that taste just as good plain as they do fried into tostadas. This is also one of our picks for the best tacos in Brooklyn .

La Isla Cuchifritos offers a Puerto Rican cuisine, and yes that includes all sorts of fried foods, but we recommend the cucharitos.

Craving unbeatable tacos? Try Taqueria El Fogon , dubbed as the neighborhood’s taco haven. Visitors boast about their homemade salsa, which according to frequenters, is poured over just about every dish they serve.

Rico Pollo is great for the taste buds and the wallet and offer a Dominican-inspired menu.

If spice just isn’t your thing, don’t worry as the legendary Roberta’s serves up wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies in their garage all day long and is one of the most famous spots for pizza in Brooklyn . Visitors beware – the lines can be quite lengthy during the day, so prepare for at least a 1-hour wait.

What could be a more perfect way to kill some time than to scroll through your fresh camera roll of your favorite Bushwick art pieces?

Syndicated Bar Theatre Kitchen

If none of the prior food stops fit your fancy, consider an evening at the Syndicated Theatre for a dinner and show, located close by to the Bushwick art collective.

Enjoy old cinema and cult classics while you sip on cider and scarf down sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Be sure to check out their happy hour, which is Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm.

Whether you’re watching the show in their 60-seat, indoor theatre, or from their sidewalk cinema, their full-service offerings are sure to please. Visitors should know that while the indoor theatre requires prior reservation of tickets, the sidewalk cinema operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t wait, buy your tickets in advance before they’re sold out!

Tiny Cupboard 

Looking for some laughs? If so, the Tiny Cupboard is an awesome Brooklyn comedy venue worth checking out and one I attend regularly! This underground/overground performance space, nestled nearby to the Bushwick art collective, showcases stand-up comedy shows on a rooftop venue, located on the border of East Bushwick and Bed-Stuy.

The Tiny Cupboard comprises a tiny art studio, comedy church, and that large rooftop space. The company prides itself in hosting culturally enriching, intimate events and those who care to share in this comedic ambiance should sign up for their email newsletters or follow on Instagram to stay on top of their upcoming events.

Those who wish to test out their talents on stage should hang around on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, where open mic releases inhibitions from all who enter. Don’t forget to support the cause by grabbing a piece of their awesome merch on your way out!

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17 Best Brooklyn Walking Tours (From A Local!)

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Are you looking for the best Brooklyn walking tours ?

Then you’re in the right place!

This guide shares some of the top tours that will show you the sights and attractions of Brooklyn on foot.

Brooklyn is one of New York City’s five boroughs, located across the East River from Manhattan. While many tourists visit iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge or explore neighborhoods like DUMBO and Williamsburg, that’s only scratching the surface of what Brooklyn has to offer.

A walking tour of Brooklyn is a great way to get to know more about this vibrant, diverse borough.

The following Brooklyn sightseeing tours are perfect for exploring the borough while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for it.

You’ll find tours for every type of interest — including art, architecture, history, food, photography, and more.

Check out these awesome Brooklyn walking tours for a memorable experience. They are some of the best tours in NYC !

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Brooklyn Photography Tours

1. nyc photo journey.

Part private walking tour, part photoshoot, this unique excursion from our sister company, NYC Photo Journeys , allows you to see the best of New York while preserving cherished memories.

Your licensed sightseeing guide is also a professional photographer, and will take photos of your group along the way. These photos will be edited and sent to you in a digital, downloadable folder.

A few popular Brooklyn photo tour routes include:

• Williamsburg Bridge – Williamsburg – Bushwick
• World Trade Center (Manhattan) – Brooklyn Bridge – DUMBO

In short, if you’re looking for a private Brooklyn walking tour that includes photos, this one is for you!

➡️ Click here for full information and to book.

2. Brooklyn Bridge Photography Tour with NYC Skyline Views

Prefer to be behind the camera? Looking for gorgeous NYC skyline tours ?

This Brooklyn New York tour is perfect for photography enthusiasts looking to take in awe inspiring views!

On this excursion, you’ll be with an experienced photographer guide who will help you hone your skills as you capture photos of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge .

You’ll walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn across the bridge, finishing in Brooklyn Bridge Park where you can get some great shots of the Manhattan skyline.

➡️ Click here for more information and to book.

Brooklyn Art Tours

3. brooklyn street art walking tour.

One of the best Brooklyn walks for art enthusiasts is this Brooklyn street art tour.

Brooklyn is known for its vibrant street art, especially in the neighborhood of Bushwick , which is one of the best places to take in large-scale murals.

Luckily, this walking tour allows you to explore the Bushwick street art scene with a knowledgeable local expert.

You’ll learn about graffiti artists and the importance of the Bushwick Collective to local artists while seeing some of the best murals and public art in all of NYC!

➡️ Click here for more information and to book .

4. Brooklyn Art Walk, Drink Crawl & City Views

Another one of the best Brooklyn walking tours in NYC is this excursion combining art, food, and great views.

On this tour, you’ll explore the lively neighborhood of DUMBO.

Once a warehouse district, DUMBO — which stands for “Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass” — has been transformed into a vibrant neighborhood for the arts.

You’ll get to see local art while enjoying views of the three bridges around this neighborhood that connect Brooklyn to Manhattan: the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge , and Williamsburg Bridge .

You’ll finish the tour at a scenic rooftop bar where you can enjoy snacks and drinks.

5. Brooklyn Outdoor Escape Game: The Land of Street Art

If you’re looking for Brooklyn walking tours that are self-guided, check out this great option that combines an art walk with a scavenger hunt.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll use your smartphone to navigate to some of the best street art locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

You’ll be able to get to know the neighborhood while collecting clues that will help you solve an interactive puzzle.

This is a great way to get to know Brooklyn while seeing incredible street art at your own pace.

Brooklyn Food Tours

6. nyc brooklyn bridge & dumbo food tour.

When it comes to the best walking tours of Brooklyn, it’s hard to beat a tasting tour.

Foodies will love this Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour that gives a taste of Brooklyn’s delicious offerings as well as insight into its culinary history.

The tour begins in the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood before moving to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO neighborhood.

You’ll get to sample food from ethnic bakeries and markets and check out Time Out Market — which is filled with celebrated restaurants and food stalls.

You’ll learn how the neighborhood of DUMBO has gone through a revitalization in the past decades, transforming into a thriving destination for culture, food, and the arts.

Prefer a private tour option?

➡️ Click here for a private Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO food tour.

7. Williamsburg Food Tasting & Walking Tour

Williamsburg is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn — and in New York City in general.

Known as the hipster hotspot of the early 2000s, this neighborhood has remained trendy with locals and tourists alike.

On this Williamsburg, Brooklyn walking tour, you’ll get to try some of the neighborhood’s best cuisine, including New York City staples like pizza and bagels — as well as dumplings, empanadas, donuts, and more.

You’ll learn about the different ethnic and cultural influences of Williamsburg and how they shape the food of the neighborhood.

Be sure to come hungry to this tour, which is one of the best things to do in Williamsburg !

8. New York Eats Experience: Brooklyn Food, History & Culture Tour

The Brooklyn food scene is known for being incredibly diverse, with influences from many different cultures and an abundance of different options to choose from.

On this tour, a knowledgeable local guide will lead you to some of the best foodie spots in Brooklyn — concentrating on the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble, Hill , and Carroll Gardens.

You’ll try food from half a dozen local spots, learning about the fascinating history and cultural influences of these largely local and residential neighborhoods as you go. This is a great way to get a sample of Brooklyn’s diverse cuisine.

9. Underground Donut Tour in Brooklyn

If you have a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss this food tour. It’s one of the best Brooklyn NY tours for foodies, and in particular donut-lovers!

You’ll explore two Brooklyn neighborhoods — Williamsburg and Greenpoint — sampling delicious donuts along the way at four different bakeries.

Not only will you get to taste different styles and flavors of donuts, you’ll also get to sightsee and learn more about the history of these Brooklyn neighborhoods from your local tour guide.

10. Brooklyn Food Tour: The Flavors of Williamsburg

Another great Brooklyn walking food tour is this exploration of Williamsburg’s diverse cuisine.

On this excursion, you’ll try local food including traditional Polish pierogis and what is considered to be Brooklyn’s best pizza.

Not only will you get to sample delicious eats, you’ll also learn the backstory behind them thanks to your local Brooklyn tour guide.

Along the way, you’ll also get to explore the streets of Williamsburg and see iconic vistas of New York’s skyline as you wander around this great Brooklyn neighborhood.

Brooklyn History & Architecture Tours

11. secrets of the brooklyn bridge walking tour.

This Brooklyn Bridge sightseeing walking tour is one of the best ways to learn the secrets of this iconic NYC landmark.

The famous suspension bridge is more than 130 years old, and it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Manhattan.

That being said, many people don’t know all the secrets and history behind this architectural icon.

On this NYC architecture tour , you’ll stroll along the Brooklyn Bridge learning about the structure and its most interesting stories.

You’ll also get a chance to explore underneath the Brooklyn Bridge with your knowledgeable local guide. Talk about non-touristy NYC !

12. The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: “The Brooklyn Revolution!”

History buffs will not want to miss this unique Brooklyn walking tour that focuses on the history of the borough.

On a walk around Brooklyn, you’ll hear stories about the borough’s history dating back to the Revolutionary War.

Your historian tour guide will take you to famous tourist hotspots like the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO, as well as the quiet tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights.

If you want to learn more about the borough’s history in depth, this is one of the best Brooklyn tours to do.

13. Brooklyn Heights, The Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour

If you are looking for Brooklyn Heights walking tours, this is one of the best options.

The excursion begins in Brooklyn Heights, which is known for being one of the most historic and beautiful neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Specifically, you’ll explore the charming Brooklyn Heights Historic District, strolling iconic streets like Love Lane and Henry Street and learning about local history.

From there, walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and take in panoramic skyline views before venturing through the Fulton Ferry District and DUMBO neighborhood.

Here, you’ll marvel at landmarks like Jane’s Carousel and the timeless scenes captured in films like Once Upon A Time In America .

Finally, you’ll finish your Brooklyn adventure with a picturesque walk across the historic Brooklyn Bridge, ending in City Hall Park in Manhattan.

Pro tip: There are amazing views almost the whole way, so you’ll definitely want your camera for this tour!

Prefer a self-guided option?

➡️ Click here for a self-guided DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights walking tour.

Other Brooklyn Walking Tours

14. prospect park tour.

While Manhattan’s Central Park is more popular with tourists, Brooklyn’s Prospect Park should not be missed.

Luckily, you can get outside and explore this beautiful park on a walking tour with a local guide.

As you stroll through Prospect Park, you’ll learn about its history while seeing the Brooklyn Public Library and visiting some of the park’s main points of interest — like Long Meadow, LeFrak Center, and the Ravine.

This is one of the best walks in Brooklyn if you want to see a different side of the borough!

15. Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

One of the best Brooklyn tours from Manhattan is this guided tour of the Dyker Heights Christmas lights. If you’ll be visiting NYC in winter around Christmas, this is something you can’t miss.

From Midtown Manhattan, you’ll board a comfortable tour bus that will take you to Dyker Heights — a neighborhood in Brooklyn that is known for its festive and over-the-top Christmas light displays.

Once you arrive in Dyker Heights, you’ll be able to explore on foot as you take in the beautiful seasonal light displays and learn more about this unique neighborhood.

16. Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt: Soaring To New Heights

If you are looking for a Brooklyn walking tour that is self-guided, this is a great choice.

On this fun and interactive DIY walking tour, you’ll explore the streets of Brooklyn as you find clues to complete a scavenger hunt.

This is a great activity for groups who want to see Brooklyn at their own pace, and the tour will take you to some of the borough’s most famous landmarks.

17. Brooklyn Bar Crawl

Looking for the best night tours in NYC ? Explore the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg on this fun Brooklyn nightlife tour.

Begin the evening with a cocktail at the meetup point to get to know your fellow tour-goers. From there, you’ll explore some of the neighborhoods top watering holes.

Bonus: your ticket also includes skip-the-line entry at the bars and clubs you visit, so no need to waste time waiting in line!

Note that while this is a great option for groups, it’s also a fun tour for those traveling solo in NYC as the social setting makes it easy to meet new people.

Where To Stay In Brooklyn

Looking to stay overnight in Brooklyn?

There are so many incredible hotels, like the Arlo Williamsburg , the William Vale Hotel , and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge .

➡️ Click here for a full list of Brooklyn hotels!

Prefer self-contained stays? 

➡️ Click here to check out unique local rentals!

You can also use this map to search for local stays. It is set to Williamsburg, but you can easily change it to your specific NYC neighborhood.

Brooklyn Travel Insurance

When visiting Brooklyn — or anywhere else in the world — it’s wise to get travel insurance.

One of the  best travel medical insurance for travelers  is SafetyWing as they’ve got a large network and offer both short-term and long-term coverage — including coverage if you’re traveling for months as well as limited coverage in your home country.

Additionally, SafetyWing is budget-friendly and offers $250,000 worth of coverage with just one low overall deductible of $250.

Click here to price out travel insurance for your trip in just a few clicks .

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New NYC walking tour aims to capture cat lovers and history buffs

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A new walking tour for friends of felines is replacing the "C" in NYC with cats.

New York City is rich with history and there are countless sightseeing tours and attractions to experience it, but journalist and author of " The Cat Men of Gotham " Peggy Gavan felt that the city that never sleeps was missing a crepuscular animal-themed walking tour. The Cats About Town Walking Tour was born after the creator of "Bodega Cats of New York," Dan Rimada, approached her with the idea.

Sitting on a bench at Walt Whitman Park, Gavan was adorned with cat ears on her pink New York Yankees cap, a fluffy cat tail keychain on her backpack, and a flowy skirt printed with punny, mock newspaper articles featuring cat characters.

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"Who knew that it was a cat that christened the Brooklyn Bridge? Who knew that it was a cat that saved Brooklyn Borough Hall from burning down?" Gavan exclaimed as she talked to NBC New York ahead of her first official tour in Brooklyn Heights.

She had been writing a blog called "The Hatching Cat NYC" for 12 years, telling stories about cats, dogs, horses, cows and other quirky animal tales that she had found in newspaper archives. Gavan, a licensed tour guide, originally wanted to include all animals in her tour, but when cat-lover Rimada came in to help figure out logistics, it made more sense to focus on cat stories "because so many people love cats."

The walking tour lasts about an hour and a half to two hours, and the walk covers about two miles. Gavan takes the group to different locations where cats lived with a famous cat lover, or to a historic hotel, telling true stories from the 1880s through the 1940s.

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Gavan and Rimada share a passion for cats and New York City culture.

Rimada, an artist, runs an Instagram account where he shares photos and art of bodega cats. He had created it after a neighborhood cat that he loved had died. He created a sketch of the cat and gave it to the bodega owner for keepsake and the owner hung it up behind the counter, which got the patrons talking. It became an outlet where he could monetize his art and share his love for felines.

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Instagram is also a venue where he's promoting the Cats About Town Walking Tour. Rimada said he and Gavan are working on expanding the tour to the Financial District, Midtown and Central Park because there are so many more cat stories to be told.

One attendee on the first tour described the personal cat stories as an "emotional roller coaster." The tour concludes at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe where visitors can meet adoptable cats and kittens looking for a new home.

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Gavan is publishing a new book, " The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York ," in September. It chronicles fun and touching stories about the New York Fire Department's beloved animals in the late 1800s and early 1900s --- and she said a dog-focused tour is in the works.

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Jackie Chang, who designed the mosaics at a Brooklyn subway station, spends her day designing in her studio, making Taiwanese breakfast and practicing violin.

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Jackie Chang was exiting the Metropolitan Avenue-Lorimer Street subway station near her home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, several years ago when she heard a man in front of her grumble, “It looks like a museum in here,” with an expletive.

While New York’s subway stations are not widely known for their aesthetics, that station is notable for its expansive word and image mosaics that prompt passers-by to contemplate themes such as “History/Your Story,” “Faith and Fate,” “Truth and Trust,” and “Mankind.”

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Revisiting the series for the new project gave her a chance to reflect on her place in the community. While Williamsburg’s gentrification over the last few decades has been extensively discussed , Ms. Chang’s subway artwork has been a steady presence for passengers as the neighborhood has changed around them. She said she wanted to “add onto it in a way that was fresh but also aligned completely with the works that exist.”

Ms. Chang lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg with her husband, Joe Matunis, who is also an artist.

CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD I get up on Sundays a little before 8. Either Joe or I would actually go out and pick up The New York Times. We used to go to the bodega just across the street, but that’s closed down. So now we have to go to the Rite Aid next to the Whole Foods. And I think this is also very illustrative of what’s happened to our neighborhood. One of us would start coffee, and we would have coffee on the deck. We have a very nice deck.

THE OLD COMMUNITY Around 9 I would go to the gym, the Metropolitan pool around the corner from us. It’s really important for me to be part of the Met pool because it’s the only place I can still see, like, the old neighborhood. So you see the Hasidic women who would actually be exercising in their skirts and doing their swimming during women’s swim, and all the old Puerto Rican and Dominican women, older women. If the disinfectant bottle is missing, somebody is going to be there to offer you some kind of homemade concoction to disinfect your machine.

However, during the summer, that’s not open on Sundays, so I’ve been going and doing my run. I start my run-walk at the Marsha P. Johnson State Park. I would finish at Domino Park. I remember when this stretch of Kent Avenue was waste transfer stations and there were, like, these wild dogs living in abandoned buildings, and you would see their heads poking out.

MOSAICS AND BREAKFAST Lately I’ve been really into Taiwanese breakfast — yes, it’s a thing. I like going to Ho Foods. That’s in the East Village. My husband and I, we would meet friends or our daughter, Maya, for brunch. If it’s raining, I would take the train, and actually would catch the train at my stop, Metropolitan-Lorimer, where I made that work . Once the work is installed, I don’t think it belongs to me in any way anymore. I just feel really lucky that I get to use that station and see my work.

So a classic Taiwanese breakfast would be soy milk. It could be sweet or savory. And then you dip this kind of doughnut thing — it’s called youtiao. And then I like having this kind of egg omelet. It’s a really thin, kind of chewy, omelet, and it’s called dan bing. A really classic Taiwanese breakfast I think people don’t really know about is a rice ball, or sometimes it’s a roll. It’s called fan tuan. I usually would have brunch with my friends — and most of them are not Asian, certainly not Taiwanese. So for me, it’s also a way for me to kind of share who I am. Brunch is usually around 11.

STUDIO TIME I’m home usually around 2. If there’s something I want to finish up or think about, I would be in the studio. The studio is on the first floor of my building. It’s basically underneath my home. I was working on the flip sign. It’s an electric sign that flips into three images. It is playing with words that sound the same but have different meanings, combined with images. So words like bread and bred, so B-R-E-A-D and B-R-E-D, or rite and right.

UPDATING THE CURRICULUM I teach two classes at Pratt. Next semester I will be teaching art, culture and community development. It’s not about acquiring skills to make art, but it’s acquiring skills, knowledge as to why you would make art, like how to apply it — not just as a decorative item to be sold on the market. I work on it up in my den. My studio is only studio work. I try not to get distracted.

PRACTICE The other thing I make sure I do during Sundays is play my violin. Maybe around 5, I’ll play for half an hour. I really love Baroque music. I like playing Bach, Brahms. I play a little Vivaldi, even though I think he’s a little bit too floral for me. I know he’s famous for his “Four Seasons,” but he gets too fancy.

ALFRESCO Then I will start dinner. I’m actually a pretty good cook. During the summer, I like not to light up my industrial stove, because it gets really hot. So I stick to making tuna poke bowls, pasta with pesto, tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanouj. But I like eating outdoors on my deck, so alfresco dining is what I do. And often I will have somebody in the neighborhood, like one of my neighbors, come. When I do my cooking — this is something that kind of annoys my family a little bit — I listen to Pandora, French cooking music. My husband really makes fun of me.

BRITISH NARRATIVES After dinner, so like around 9, I always watch “Masterpiece Theatre” on PBS. I really like “Professor T,” which is a British remake of a Danish series. I’m always really curious about how the British portray people of color on their series. There’s a lot of escapism in British TV for me.

WYOMING I get into bed around midnight. I like reading short stories because often I can read it in one sitting. Right now I’m reading a collection of short stories called “Close Range” by Annie Proulx. It’s a collection of short stories about Wyoming. This collection of short stories is actually pretty fabulous. It makes you not want to live in Wyoming, by the way. And then I always do the crossword puzzle, usually The New Yorker. Then I go to bed.

How These New Yorkers Spend Their Sundays

A Subway Mosaic Artist: Jackie Chang, who designed the mosaics at a Brooklyn subway station, spends her day designing in her studio , making Taiwanese breakfast and practicing violin.

The Head of Luna Park: Alessandro Zamperla makes time for espresso and snacks while keeping an eye on the rides in Coney Island .

A Hotel Concierge: George Gaffney, the top concierge at the Beekman hotel, goes restaurant hopping for breakfast  with his family, then helps tourists find the best brunch spots.

Meekah From ‘Blippi’: Kaitlin Becker makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it’s her turn to enjoy herself : movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son.

An Emergency Room Doctor: Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams , practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family.

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Modest mouse announces anniversary tour with 3 ny shows. get tickets.

We’ve got good news for people who love “Good News For People Who Love Bad News.”

Starting on Oct. 28, Modest Mouse will take off on a 20th anniversary tour celebrating the seminal 2004 album that catapulted them into the mainstream behind the success of “Float On,” “The World At Large,” “Ocean Breathes Salty” and “The Good Times Are Killing Me.”

Better yet, we’ve got even more “Good News” for New Yorkers.

The 21-concert trek concludes with three back-to-back-to-back shows at Brooklyn Steel on Thursday, Nov. 21 , Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 .

Indie rockers The Black Heart Procession serve as the special guest on select dates.

“[‘Good News’ is] the only record where I can do a tour with all the living members, all the exact same members,” lead singer Isaac Brock said on Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast .

If this sounds like the throwback indie show for you, seats are available as soon as today.

Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats ; the official on-sale is Friday, Aug. 23.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Modest Mouse tour schedule

A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

“Good News For People Who Love Bad News” track list

The 16-track album was a revelation upon its release in 2004; “GNFPWLBN” is an uncompromising vision that worked just as well for radio as it did critics.

As a refresher, here are all the songs that make up the record:

1.) “Horn Intro”

2.) “The World At Large”

3.) “Float On”

4.) “Ocean Breathes Salty”

5.) “Dig Your Grave”

6.) “Bury Me With It”

7.) “Dance Hall”

8.) “Bukowski”

9.) “This Devil’s Workday”

10.) “The View”

11.) “Satin in a Coffin”

12.) “Interlude (Milo)”

13.) “Blame it on the Tetons”

14.) “Black Cadillacs”

15.) “One Chance”

16.) “The Good Times Are Killing Me”

The Black Heart Procession

Formed in 1997, the jangly indie rock group fronted by Pall Jenkins — of Ugly Casanova fame — made their name with tunes like the wry “It’s A Crime I Never Told You About the Diamonds in Your Eyes,” plaintive “The Letter” and funky ballad “A Cry for Love.”

You can find their complete discography here .

’00s indie rockers on tour in 2024

If you came of age during the iPod era, you just might be excited to learn these five huge acts from way back when are on the road these next few months.

•  Bright Eyes

• Vampire Weekend

• My Morning Jacket

• The Killers

• Iron and Wine

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find the show for you.

Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post

This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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We offer custom tour options covering sightseeing, culture, neighborhoods, shopping, history and more. You can choose from our more popular options, but are not limited to them:  we can create a tour for any sort of interest or theme. Just tell us what you wanna see or do and we'll make it happen!

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Your meeting point will be customized: we will meet you anywhere you'd like, or whichever place is most convenient for you (Manhattan, Brooklyn, your hotel, or anywhere else). We usually suggest for you to take the subway to Brooklyn - we will give a convenient meeting location, and directions. This saves you money because you do not need to pay for Manhattan pickup.

The tour will be crafted to suit the length of your choosing. We are happy to make suggestions about how long your tour should be. Most walking tours are 2 hours. Most driving tours are 3-4 hours. Occasionally there are tours longer than that.

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We often recommend touring on foot because walking is the best way to deeply experience a neighborhood in Brooklyn. We will tailor the pace and distance to suit your personal desire and walking abilities. There is also the option to travel by vehicle (providing more of an overview covering multiple neighborhoods), which we can provide. We also sometimes recommend traveling by subway - it's fast and efficient (most of the time!)

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Each of Brooklyn's top neighborhoods has its own unique vibe, personality and flavor. On a custom tour we can get a general overview by swinging through several neighborhoods, or we can pick just one or two to delve into more thoroughly. Certain neighborhoods are closer or further from others; when planning the tour we will provide advice about the best route to follow, and how to get around.

Williamsburg

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Brooklyn's got something for every interest. Your tour can be crafted to suit one or two specific themes, or we can include a little bit of everything. Most neighborhoods are abundant with culture, shopping, food, views and photo opportunities. Your tour can be presented as an overall sightseeing experience, or we can delve into any interest or theme of your choosing. We're happy to offer suggestions!

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Gentrification.

Brooklyn's overwhelming explosion in popularity is the product of gentrification. This phenomenon is a catalyst that brings new residents, businesses, cultural institutions and venture capital to formerly neglected districts. It breathes new life into forgotten brownstones, townhouses, lofts and industrial bunkers, fusing them together in a whirlwind blend of culture and excitement. It's a transformation that sees drastic increases in economic growth and quality of life options. It becomes a rallying call for artists, creatives, idealists and entrepreneurs to converge, collaborate, and aspire for greatness.

Gentrification also brings controversy and serious issues because it often results in higher living costs and neighborhood demographic changes (dispossession of longtime lower-income communities in residential neighborhoods). The severe issue is when gentrification takes place in an area that was not deserted or forgotten - only neglected by society. On our tours we delve further into this subject and examine the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Chase Atlantic – Live In North America

New Single ‘DIE FOR ME’ Releasing August 23

Tickets available starting tuesday, august 20 with artist presales, general onsale begins friday, august 23 at 10am local on livenation.com.

Ahead of their new single “DIE FOR ME” releasing on August 23, Chase Atlantic announced their 2024 North America tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city tour kicks off on October 16 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving making stops across North America in Brooklyn at Barclays Center, Houston, Toronto, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at Hollywood Palladium on November 19.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning Tuesday, August 20. Additional presales will run throughout the week with the general onsale beginning Friday, August 23 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com . 

Limited VIP packages are available, including a chance for signed merchandise. For more info on VIP packages please visit wearesuper.co/chaseatlantic .

CHASE ATLANTIC – LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA 2024 TOUR DATES: 

Wed Oct 16 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 

Thu Oct 17 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

Fri Oct 18 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Centre At Tech Port 

Sun Oct 20 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live 

Mon Oct 21 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 

Wed Oct 23 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy 

Thu Oct 24 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Sat Oct 26 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater 

Sun Oct 27 – Washington, DC – The Anthem 

Mon Oct 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 

Wed Oct 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark 

Fri Nov 01 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway 

Sun Nov 03 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS 

Tue Nov 05 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Resort Toronto 

Wed Nov 06 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit 

Fri Nov 08 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 

Sat Nov 09 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus 

Tue Nov 12 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium 

Wed Nov 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 

Fri Nov 15 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues 

Sat Nov 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre 

Tue Nov 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 

ABOUT CHASE ATLANTIC 

Representing the missing link between woozy trap, nocturnal R&B, and psychedelically-spun alternative, Chase Atlantic blur boundaries of modern, Gen Z-inspired pop music by being fearlessly experimental. The band has amassed over 5.4 billion Spotify streams, and has received acclaim from Billboard, OnesToWatch, mxdwn, PopCrush, Alternative Press, Substream Magazine, and Rock Sound, of which they graced the cover. The Australia-born and Los Angeles-based trio — Mitchel Cave, Clinton Cave, and Christian Anthony — boldly push forward on a prolific creative journey while signed to Fearless Records. Most recently, the single “OHMAMI” hit an impressive 96 million streams in only six months. Along the way, they canvased multiple continents, headlined across the US, UK, and Europe, and sold out venues such as the Hammersmith Apollos in the UK (15,000 people, 3 times) and the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles — in addition to gracing the stages of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and main stage at Reading & Leeds in 2023. They dropped the new single “MAMACITA” in 2023 and continue working on more new material.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Chase Atlantic

Amy Sciarretto | [email protected]

Live Nation Concerts

Monique Sowinski | [email protected]  

Navier Grimes | [email protected]

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