June 2017 - Julius July

Jun

The Mermaid Parade at Coney Island

It rained on our parade, but mermaids are meant to be in the water. The 35th annual Mermaid Parade opened with a downpour, but that didn’t stop the party. I captured some of the overcast activity around the boardwalk as well as the Coney Art Walls. Politics played a heavier role this year, with several costumes and characters taking aim at the Trump administration. Joining me were Christie, Stephanie, Maurice, and Sonya +1.

Jim Drain

Lee Quinones

The London Police

Retna

Ben Eine

Miss Van

Nina Chanel

Eric Haze

Daze

Lady Aiko

Nina Chanel

Nychos

Lee Quinones

Ben Eine

The London Police

Nina Chanel

Eric Haze, Shot by Maurice

Jun

The 8th Annual Welling Court Mural Project

The summer street art events don’t stop. This Saturday was the 8th annual block party for the Welling Court Mural Project, bringing its yearly cycle of murals to the small neighborhood in Astoria, Queens. I was joined by fashion designer Sharufa Walker who brought her colorful style to a few of the colorful walls.

Chris Soria and Marc Evan

Lexi Bella and Danielle Mastrion

Queen Andrea

Chris RWK

Eelco

TooFly

Camille Perrottet

Cey Adams

Elle, Mag Magrela, Shiro, Yes1

Lmnopi

Kwue Molly

Lady Pink

See One

ASVP

Crash

Panic Rodriguez

Turtle Caps

Danielle Mastrion

Rubin 415 and Joe Iurato

Hellbent

TooFly

Chris RWK

Marc Evan

Queen Andrea

Jun

The Bushwick Collective Block Party 2017

Despite the mostly dreary weather in NYC, summer has crept upon us. This means a lot of events to showcase. The Bushwick Collective held its 6th annual block party this weekend, featuring new work from graffiti and street artists, as well as performances from Dipset and other hip-hop artists. I spent the day with familiar faces and making new friends. Thanks to The Stylish Flaneuse for getting the shot of me in the last photo.