Overview
Shepard Fairey is arguably the most recognized street artist in the world, having created the iconic "Hope" portrait of former President Barack Obama. Come explore Shepard Fairey's haunts on the Lower East Side where punk rock, grit and graffiti ruled the street. While the neighborhood slowly gentrifies, there are still pockets of street cred and art. Visit three iconic Fairey murals and check out the most important street art canvases of the LES.
About Your Guide
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Guide Points
"We Own The Future" Mural
At 37 feet x 27 ft, the _We Own The Future_ mural commands your attention. The 2014 mural above 161 Bowery features an amalgamation of a do…
Totokaelo
We find ourselves at the former Germania Bank built in 1898. As you can tell, the exterior has received decades worth of graffiti as the bu…
4 Rivington St
Our second Shepard Fairey mural can be found on the southern side of Rivington. Painted in 2011, the giant work includes a lotus flower, cr…
Freeman Alley
Only local foodies and street art enthusiasts know of Freeman Alley. At the end of the dead-end passage is the critically-acclaimed Freeman…
New Museum
It's not exactly the end of our tour, but we will come to the gift shop anyway. There are plenty of books that document the street art from…
The Bowery Wall Mural
The Bowery Wall Mural is one of the most hallowed street art canvases in the world.
CBGB Mural at Saxon + Parole
This is the newest Shepard Fairey addition to the neighborhood, painted in August 2017. It features late 70s punk star Debbie Harry of Blon…
Sidewalk Reviews
Jul 8, 2018
I had a wonderful time! Thank you so much Alexis
May 4, 2018
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