Massive “Brooklyn” Graffiti Mural by ATOM

We caught artist Atom Rodriguez working on another of his many massive graffiti-art murals that dominate the buildings around the … More

In Amsterdam … “Sweepers” Street Art in The Jordaan District

We like this large street art painting in Amsterdam’s Jordaan neighborhood of a man and a woman holding brooms, as … More

On the Scene Montauk … Surfboards Quiver + Lobster Roll

With summer winding down, the Global Graphica massive needed to get out of town for what might be the last … More

On the Scene … Skate RISD

In New York … Haculla Hits a Truck

Haculla is among the most prolific and reliable artists putting up street art in downtown New York City, especially in … More

On the Scene … Massive New Mural by Faile in NYC

Street art superstars Faile have just completed a massive new mural on the side of tall brick building in Midtown … More

On the Scene … Artist’s Studio Visit NYC: Aleksandra Niemczyk

We paid a visit to the New York City studio of Polish artist and filmmaker Aleksandra Niemczyk a couple of … More

What’s Outside the Window? – Vol. 32

In our ongoing photo series What’s Outside the Window? is this image of a couple hugging on Orchard Street, as … More

Coast to Coast Mobile Vintage Shop Stops in NYC

This classic 1970’s Serro Scotty Sportsman trailer camper is a clothing boutique called the Coast To Coast Mobile Vintage Shop. … More

Two dudes and a Gallery … NYC

in Tokyo … “Music” on Escalator at Tsutaya at Daikanyama T-Site

In Tokyo … Tiny A.P.C. Storefront in Daikanyama

The French clothing label A.P.C. is one of our all-time favorite style brands, and we’ve been buying shirts, sweaters and … More

Old-School Lower East Side Storefront … NYC

BTW, Follow Us on Instragram!

By the way, as some of our readers have discovered, we’re on Instagram. In fact we’ve been there for a … More

Cool Video … London to Brighton, Side by Side

The BBC recently filmed the train journey as seen by from conductor’s point of view from London to Brighton, England. … More

The Surf and Skate Photography of Reid van Renesse

Reid van Renesse’s art photography of skaters, surfers and life in New York City’s Rockaway Beach captures the playful, urban … More

On the Scene Brooklyn … Neon Light at Issue Project Room

Urban Life NYC … New Surfboards at Lost Weekend

On the Scene … Girl with Beautiful Tattoo in NYC

We’ve personally never been into tattoos. We don’t have any of our own. But we appreciate seeing a beautiful tattoo. … More

On the Scene … Protesters in Washington Square Park NYC

Design … American Beauty Vintage Pontiac

This classic Pontiac Bonneville car was parked on Ludlow Street in New York’s Lower East Side Monday. We couldn’t resist … More

Urban Life … Barzinho, Favela Chic by Night and Day

One of our favorite local hangouts near Global Graphica HQ in New York City’s Lower East Side is Barzinho, a … More

Style … Susanita’s Vintage Red Gucci Bag

This is the real deal: A vintage red, leather Gucci bag circa 1970s or ’80s that our friend (and overall … More

Urban Life … By the Williamsburg Bridge NYC

The esplanade along the East River in downtown New York City is not on the tourist map, and it’s less … More

Urban Life … Coffee with NYC Surf Report

It’s Saturday in New York’s Lower East Side on a hot, steamy late summer day and we’re enjoying our iced … More

On the Scene … Back at Miss Lily’s NYC

We’re fans of Jamaican-styled Miss Lily’s, a roots reggae record shop and Internet radio station that’s also a cafe and … More

Urban Life … Rooftop Coffee Break NYC

On the Street … “Pay Me No Mind” in NYC

Style … Vanilla Van’s

We replaced our favorite pair of salmony-red Van’s lace-up sneakers after the canvas got torn on the edge of a … More

“This Station”

We were on a swiftly moving train at night somewhere along New Jersey’s string of sprawling seaside towns when the … More

Angry Birds Graffiti Art Truck

Spotted in the wild … that infamous truck covered in Angry Birds-inspired graffiti art in New York’s Chinatown.

At Rockaway Taco NYC

This colorful Mexican taco stand in New York City’s Far Rockaway beach neighborhood is called, aptly enough, Rockaway Taco. It … More

In NYC … Line is Around Block at Supreme

There was a massive, crazy-ass long line at the original Lafayette Street branch of Supreme early Thursday morning in SoHo, … More

What’s Outside the Window? – Vol. 31

Here’s the latest series of images for our ongoing visual culture (“VC”) project “What’s Outside the Window?” The photos were … More

At the Juicebox Show at Rockwood

The Gucci-Branded Fiat

It lives … The Gucci-branded Fiat 500. We spotted this one in New York City’s East Village on the weekend. … More

In Saigon … Elegant Chanel Shop Window

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City (or more popularly Saigon), in Vietnam is increasingly witnessing the establishment of retail presences by … More

The Wall of Death Car Show

The Diamond Maruti Car Circus in Delhi, India is a so-called “wall of death” wherein a team of men drive … More

At Saturdays Surf in Tokyo

The spacious Saturdays Surf store (pix below) in the fashionable border strip between Tokyo’s uber-hip Daikanyama and Naka-Meguro neighborhoods is … More

At the Leftover Cuties Show in New York

We went to see Shirli perform with her Los Angeles-based band the Leftover Cuties last weekend during their New York … More

D. Shows Off His Misfits T-Shirt at An Choi

Late last Saturday night, we ran into D. who was sporting his vintage Misfits t-shirt when popped in for drinks … More

The Beautiful Balcony Bar at Bowery Ballroom

One of our favorite haunts in New York City is the Bowery Ballroom, a live music venue in the Lower … More

Jake Shimabukuro Visits Our Office

Hawaiian-bred musician and ukelele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro stopped by our office while in New York on his tour for a … More

In Berlin … The Famous Rembetis Vintage Bicycle Shop

Office Skateboard with Panda Bear Design

We found this skateboard parked in the corner of a high-designed, glass-walled conference room in the offices of a major … More

Our Mobile HQ

We travel often here at Global Graphica, and even when we’re in New York City we’re often on the move … More

Scenes From an NYC Surf Day

“I like to Wear Boots”

Our friend H.I., who lives in Tokyo, has “Imelda Marcos” syndrome when it comes to shoes. He owns more than … More

Venice Street Art by Brian Mylius

You can find Brian Mylius’ pieces throughout various parts of Venice. The local artist combines bright colors and detailed shading … More

Unintentional Design … Marina Del Rey Homes

Can design be unintentional? Consider this house on Roma Court in Marina Del Rey, in Los Angeles. It’s wrapped in … More

The Classic NYC Taxi Passenger Swap …

Taxi pulls up. Passenger gets out. Passenger leaves the door open for new passenger who swoops in. The series of … More

Venice Speedway – Vinyl Sided Garage Doors by Hellbent

In New York City … Roseland Ballroom Mural

The Roseland Ballroom in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood has been the site of many concerts over the years. … More

At Miss Lily’s & Melvin’s Juice Box and Record Shop

We’re taking a break from this steamy hot July 4th weather this afternoon to enjoy a coconut banana smoothie and … More

Waiting Out the Downpour at MoMA

We’re stuck along with the umbrella-less tourists and art addicts like ourselves standing outside MoMA waiting out the sudden torrential … More

Glitch Maestro Yasunao Tone at Issue Project Room

At Bear Pond Espresso in Tokyo

Over the weekend we posted about some coffee we had from a third-wave espresso roaster and cafe in Tokyo called … More

Coffee from Bear Pond Espresso Tokyo

We’re enjoying some coffee in New York this hot summer morning brewed with coffee beans from Bear Pond espresso cafe … More

Rogue Wave at Bowery Ballroom

We went to see the indie band Rogue Wave last night at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. They’re … More

Our Skull & Bones Denim Espadrilles

Now that we’re finally getting some real summer weather here in New York City, we’ve busted out a pair of … More

Sidewalk Concert in New York’s Lower East Side

It’s 7:12pm this Friday evening, the longest daylight day of the year and the first day of summer, and around … More

Nomad “Wandering Fashion Boutique” Truck NYC

Now that food trucks are everywhere and a normal part of our urban and culinary landscape, it only makes sense … More

Favela Chic at Barzinho … New York City

We’re fans of Barzinho, a tiny Brazilian restaurant in New York’s Lower East Side that has the bare-bones, scrappy feel … More

Empire State Building at Twilight

The Empire State Building in New York City as seen at twilight on a recent evening from the rooftop of … More

“Last Night I Got So F’d Up That Now …”

Last weekend this chest of drawers was left out on the sidewalk at the corner of Mulberry and Prince streets … More

Where Do You Keep a Trampoline in Downtown NYC?

On the street … you turn it on its side and lean it against a building, of course. The trampoline … More

Hip Brooklyn Loft Decorated with Gun-Target Posters

We recently paid a visit to our colleague G’s Brooklyn, New York loft apartment, where the walls have been decorated … More

Espresso Machine and Cups at Je & Jo NYC

The espresso machine and cute, colorful collection of coffee cups at Je & Jo Comestibles in New York City’s Hell’s … More

Akane Ogura’s Awesome Vintage Denim Bag

We recently met the super-talented New York-based Japanese artist-illustrator Akane Ogura, who showed us one of the awesome reclaimed vintage … More

“Save Domino” Sign in Brooklyn

The Domino Sugar Factory in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, ceased operations years ago, but the massive building … More

From Tokyo … Seibu Shopping Bag Design

A friend of ours gave us a small gift from Japan and it came in this Seibu department store bag … More

Caught in the Act … Graffiti Art Truck in NYC

We caught a crew of graffiti artists painting a new piece of artwork on one of those graff-covered wholesale delivery … More

Fort Wax at the Hester Street Fair … NYC

The Fort Wax DJ tent at the the popular Hester Street Fair in New York’s Lower East Side.

Awesome Hand-Drawn Headfirst Espresso Packaging

A few months ago we posted about the really great espresso cafe in Amsterdam called Headfirst. We recently re-visited Headfirst … More

Happy Saturday Morning Iced Coffee at Saturdays Surf NYC

The Beautifully Illuminated Sound Board at Bowery Ballroom

The big sound board set up at the Bowery Ballroom in New York always looks so nice lit up in … More

Hey! We’re Looking for Contributors from Around the World …

Hey Everybody! We’re looking to expand our team of contributing editors around the world. We hope you like some of … More

Good Morning, L.A.

We’ve decamped to Los Angeles for a few days, where we like to start our days with serious coffee from … More

Dude’s Awesome T-Shirt of Bird Riding a Bicycle

Partner in crime Moritz was wearing such a superdope graphic t-shirt on a recent night out on downtown New York … More

Graffiti Truck with Turkish Soccer Club Logo

At the Vice Magazine “Future of the Media” Event at Internet Week NY

Vice magazine co-founder and host of the HBO Vice TV series, Shane Smith, talks with MTV co-founder Tom Freston about … More

Topped Out Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center … New York

The spire was finally added to the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site in New York City last … More

High Line and MTA Logo

A pic of the the High Line elevated railroad tracks where it disappears into the Hudson Rail Yards (a.k.a., the … More

Art Opening at White Box Gallery

A couple of photos of the crowd and sidewalk performance in front of the White Box Gallery on Broome Street … More

Lining Up for the Saturday’s Surf Sample Sale … New York

No Trespassing

A Bulldog Goes for a Walk in the Lower East Side

We got a visit from a bulldog while having our morning coffee at Lost Weekend NYC, a surf-themed espresso bar … More

How We’re Spending Our Sunday Afternoon in New York City

We’re spending part of our Sunday afternoon nursing an Americano at La Colombe Torrefaction, one of our favorite espresso bars … More

The Band Free Energy Perform at Ad Agency Office in New York City

Boy at Bowery Ballroom … New York

Nights at the Cheung Wong Kitchen … New York City

It may not look like much. It may look divey. But Cheung Wong Kitchen on Hester Street is one of … More

At the Veronica Falls’ Show … New York City

A couple of photos taken from the balcony at Bowery Ballroom during the concert by British band Veronica Falls Friday … More

Hanging Shoes in The Lower East Side of New York City

Lots of hanging pairs of shoes on a wire strung diagonally across the intersection of Eldridge and Broome streets in … More

Buzz? Billboard in New York City

This un-bought giant billboard ad-space is on 11th Avenue in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.(Officially the neighborhood is called … More