Varick street next to Holland Tunnel

Varick street next to Holland Tunnel

In second part of our Shepard Fairey NY street coverage (first part here), AM’s man on the street Joe Russo tours the concrete jungle with the Obey crew on a few stealthy late-night sessions. Under the cloak of darkness and working in virtual silence, it’s always interesting to see how the crew unwinds after brutal daylight campaigns of mural building at “legal” spots. Of course, these pieces are created in the most prominent locations and always done in good taste with consideration to other urban artworks.

We also trekked the 5 boroughs of New York City to give you a definitive final look at the classic locations where Obey left their mark while they visited the big apple for the “May Day” show at the now closed Deitch Projects.


chill... move move move...

chill... move move move...

In the Posse mobile with Stealth Mode engaged

In the Posse mobile with Stealth Mode engaged

The Ace Hotel

The Ace Hotel

Commanda eyes the cheapo iphone cases...

Commanda eyes the cheapo iphone cases...

Brooklyn off of the BQE near Manhattan Bridge

Brooklyn off of the BQE near Manhattan Bridge

Bedford ave in BK

Bedford ave in BK

Lucky contstruction site...

Lucky contstruction site...

Obey playing nice with another icon of street art

Obey playing nice with another icon of street art

Williamsburg Music Hall

Williamsburg Music Hall

Williamsburg Music Hall

Williamsburg Music Hall

Collab with Cope in da Bronx

Collab with Cope in da Bronx

Cooper Square completed right before the Deitch show.

Cooper Square completed right before the Deitch show.

Cooper Square after the patio fence...

Cooper Square after the patio fence...

Wooster accross from Deitch... (can you find Mr. Spray?!)

Wooster accross from Deitch... (can you find Mr. Spray?!)

Martha Cooper at Wooster & Grand Mural of her collab with Shepard

Martha Cooper at Wooster & Grand Mural of her collab with Shepard

Photos by Joe Russo (AM-NY)
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