Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Deerhoof – “Koneko” Kicks on … More
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Osaka, Japan: “Beast” Shop Logo in Amerika-Mura
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Deerhoof – “Koneko” Kicks on … More
And here’s a shot of the left side of a massive mural on the support structure under the expressway west … More
Osaka, Japan: Highway Underpass Mural No. 1
The right side of a massive mural on the support structure under the expressway west of Shinsaibashi in central Osaka. … More
Happy New Year From Japan
We’re back from a week off during the holidays. Hope everybody had a great winter break and a happy New … More
No. 6: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
No. 5: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
No. 4: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
No. 3: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
No. 2: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
No. 1: Crowds at Final Day of 11 Spring Street Exhibition, New York City
Ivan Corsa Photo Photo gear: Canon PowerShot SD 630 ELPH digital camera On the iPod: Kraftwerk – “Tour de France” … More
The End of Street Art at 11 Spring St., SoHo, NYC
The New York Times has run a story about the final days of street art at the 11 Srping Street … More
Close-up: Sexy Calvin Klein Billboard on Houston St., NYC
Ivan Corsa Photo
Sexy Calvin Klein Billboard on Houston St., NYC
Ivan Corsa Photo
“Bunana” in NoLIta, NYC
Who or what is “Bunana”? This characiture and typographic illiustration is an intriging bit of paste-up in NoLIta, in the … More
Detail 2: Rheingold Street Art, Orchard St., New York
Here’s another detail shot of Justink‘s street art sponsored by the Rheingold Beer Company. The art work can be found … More
Context: Nicole duFresne Shrine, Lower East Side – Image No. 3
Here’s another view of the Nicole duFresne shrine at the southwest corner of Clinton and Rivington streets in downtown Manhattan. … More
Close-up: Nicole duFresne Shrine, Lower East Side – Image No. 2
Here’s a close up of the shrine marking the site of Nicole duFresne’s murder in the Lower East Side of … More
Nicole duFresne Shrine, Lower East Side – Image No. 1
It’s been over a year since the murder of actress and playwright Nicole duFresne. Her tragic, killing happened in the … More
Bombed “No Parking” Sign, Soho, NYC
In the Hudson Square area of downtown Manhattan, otherwise known as the far west end of Soho, we found this … More
Washington, DC: Graf Alley in Adams Morgan – No. 6
The view looking out toward 18th Street from the alley that runs past Caribou Coffee in the Adams Morgan neighborhood … More
NYC Winter Wonderland 2
NYC Winter Wonderland 2 Sledders are out in force on Cedar Hill in Central Park, New York City, after a … More
NYC Winter Wonderland 1
A record one-day snowfall in New York City this past weekend turned Central Park into a winter wonderland, replete with … More
Cuba: Che and Lada in Havana
Richard Gregg is an Englishman living and working near Tokyo, Japan. He took this photo in Havana, Cuba, which is … More
NYC Artist Flower Guys Makes New York Mag Cover
In a special double issue that hit stands last week, New York Magazine published a feature under the teaser “123 … More
Street Art on Berlin Wall in New York City 1
When the Berlin wall fell in 1989, its pieces — its concerete bits, chunks and slabs — ended up as … More
Street Art on Berlin Wall in New York City 3
Here’s another shot of the Berlin wall slab in NewYork that shows a tourist inspecting the wall. This image was … More
Thank You for Making Us #1
While we’re on the subject of spaces and places in downtown Manhattan that are no more, here’s a shot of … More
Court TV Tenement Apartment Billboard, NYC #1
Here’s a closer view of the windows on the Court TV billboard in Soho, New York City. It seems like … More
Facade of Apple Store Soho, NYC 2
The New York City Apple Store in Soho resides in a former US Post Office building formerly called “Station A” … More
Tokyo: Tokyo Tower View
Love this shot of central Tokyo with the Tokyo Tower smack in the middle. The Japanese capital is one of … More
Walk This Way – 3
This image doesn’t really need explanation … well .. okay, maybe it does … a little. Whenever a building undergoes … More
Walk This Way – 2
Another shot of the clever use of scaffolding space by Digital Ink to advertise its business in New York. This … More
Walk This Way – 1
One more shot of the clever use of scaffolding space by Digital Ink to advertise its business in New York. … More
Last Days of Pop Shop, NYC 2
A close-up shot of the awning and signage of the recently closed Pop Shop. The Shop, on Lafayette Street in … More
Last Days of Pop Shop, NYC 1
The Pop Shop on Lafayette Street in Soho, New York City, was part of the legacy of late downtown artist … More
Street Art Attack – Green Post Box, Soho 4
A full-frontal shot of a green mailbox that his been bombed. Fourth image in a series of four. Original text … More
Street Art Attack – Green Post Box, Soho 1
Snapped this image of one of those nondescript green mailboxes covered with wheat-pastes, stickers and assorted graf. This side of … More
Secret Downtown Restaurant – La Esquina, SoHo
This “secret” SoHo restaurant was outted this past summer by the New York times in a Style section article. Appearances … More
Latest Calvin Klein Billboard, Soho, NYC
Here’s the latest superlarge Calvin Klein billboard at Houston and Lafayette streets in Soho, New York. What more can we … More
Boombox Dude by WK Interact 01
Here’s another awesome — and new — piece of wheat-paste artwork by New York City artist WK Interact. This work … More
Artist Rich Jacobs: Work in Progress at Eleven 03
Here’s a shot of the artist Rich Jacobs, a super-nice guy who took a few minutes break from his work … More
Artist Rich Jacobs: Work in Progress at Eleven 02
Here’s another shot (this time with a stray passerby talking one cell phone) of a work of Rich Jacobs’ artwork … More
Adidas Store Frontage. Soho, NYC 03
Here’s a beter view of the interior (as well as the collection of sneakers and other merch) through the front … More
Adidas Store Frontage. Soho, NYC 02
Another shot of the front of the Adidas sneaker concept store in Soho, in New York City. Ivna Corsa Photo
Adidas Store Frontage. Soho, NYC 01
German shoemaker Adidas has a fashion-forward concept store for its designer sneakers on cobblestoned Wooster Street in Soho, in New … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 07
Previously we reported on the Time magazine billboard at Houston and Wooster streets in Soho, NYC, where large colorful tags … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 06
A detail shot of the Time magazine “graf” billboard that hangs on a lofts apartment building at the corner of … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 05
Another (slightly wider) detail shot of the Time magazine Cope2 graffiti billboard at Houston and Wooster streets in Soho, New … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 04
Another wider, zoom shot of the Time magazine Cope2 graffiti billboard in Soho, New York City. Notes: Sneakers on our … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 03
Another distant zoom of the Time magazine Cope2 graffiti billboard in Soho, New York City. Notes: Sneakers on our feet: … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 02
Another contextual shot of the Time magazine Cope2 graffiti billboard in Soho, New York City. Notes: Sneakers on our feet: … More
Week 2: Time Magazine Graffiti Billboard 01
Here’s a more contextual skyline shot of the Time magazine Cope2 graffiti billboard in Soho, New York City. Notes: Sneakers … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 10
NYC was recently treated to the work of experimental Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who is known for his use of … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 09
A closer view of the Nomadic Museum by architect Shigeru Ban at Pier 54 on the Hudson River, New York … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 08
Here a close-up of the north wall of the Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban. The walls are made of recycled … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 07
A view of the face and entrance of the Nomadic Museum by experimental Japanese architect Shigeru Ban at Pier 54 … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 06
Here’s a close-up shot of the underside and roof structure at the east face and entrance of the Nomadic Museum … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 05
A stack of shipping containers make up the walls and basic structure of Nomadic Museum by architect Shigeru Ban. Ivan … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 04
In this image, the ticket office to the Nomadic Museum, in New York City, is seen tucked in a space … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 02
The exterior gateway on Pier 54 near the entrance of the Nomadic Museum. Ivan Corsa Photo
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 03
The top of old the ironwork above the exterior gateway on Pier 54 near the entrance of the Nomadic Museum. … More
Nomadic Museum by Shigeru Ban, New York City 01 – Hudson River Park Map Signage
Well-designed Hudson River Park Map sign outside the gateway to Pier 54 in Manhattan, NYC, site of the Nomadic Museum … More
Blank Canvas 05
More of the clever Time Magazine adspace with graffiti by Cope2 (CopeII)in downtown Manhattan, at Houston and Wooster streets in … More
Blank Canvas 04
Here’s another view of the Time Magazine graf billboard at Houston and Wooster streets in Soho. Ivan Corsa Photo
Blank Canvas 03
Detail of the Time Magazine billboard at Houston and Wooster streets in Soho, New York City. Tag by Cope2. Ivan … More
Blank Canvas 02
Another shot of the Time Magazine graffiti billboard by Cope2 (CopeII) at Houston and Wooster streets in Soho, New York … More
Blank Canvas 01
Time Magazine is engaged in an unusual billboard advertising stunt. On a white fabric screen hanging from the side of … More
Castle Garage, West Village
Found this faded massive advertisement on the side of a building in the far West Village, where the hood morphs … More
Chinatown Dragon Fighters
This logo is the boss. When you see your local fire department with a logo and name like Chinatown Dragon … More
Keith Haring Mural at Carmine St. Pool 03
Here’s a third shot of the Carmine Street Pool mural by the late artist Keith Haring. Ivan Corsa Photo
Keith Haring Mural at Carmine St. Pool 02
This is the second in a series of three shots of a mural by 1980’s art star Keith Haring at … More
Keith Haring Mural at Carmine St. Pool 01
The late Keith Haring was one of several art stars to emerge from the downtown New York City art explosion … More
Build It On Top 02 – Chelsea
Here’s a wide shot of the same Chelsea building in New York City where a real estate developer has cleverly … More
Build It On Top 01 – Chelsea
Real estate developers looking to maximize use of space, as well as profits, must find creative architectural solutions to create … More
All Kinds of Alterations – Chinatown
Hey, “All kinds of alterations done,” folks! Gotta the love the Chinese boy and girl characters flanking the message on … More
SSUR Plus Storefront at Night
We love the store front to the SSURPlus select clothing shop in New York City. Regular visitors to this site … More
Bally Produce Logo on Truck, Little Italy/Chinatown, NYC
We spotted this truck on a block in downtown New York City where Chinatown and Little Italy converge, overlapping each … More
Art Cow Project, East Village
Cow Parade was a major public art event to visit several foreign and U.S. cities, including New York City, in … More
“Fred” Up on Truck, Spring Street, SoHo
This truck is the bizzomb!!! Or rather, the graf makes this truck the bizzomb. You can always find this truck … More
Moss Logo Window Display, SoHo
Moss is an example of high-end contemporary design at the retail level. The store, on Greene St., in SoHo, is … More
SoHo Playground Mural
SoHo in New York City often conjures images of art galleries, artists and huge lofts. But these days the only … More
Shuttlecock Paste-up Way Downtown
A wheat-paste graphic of a badminton shuttlecock (that’s “birdie” in American English) in downtown NYC, somewhere on a wall amid … More
Sushi Ahoy! – Maritime Hotel Building, Chelsea, NYC 02
Sushi Ahoy! – Maritime Hotel Building, Chelsea, NYC 02 A shot of the lower and ground levels of the Maritime … More
Sushi Ahoy! – Maritime Hotel Building, Chelsea, NYC 01
The Maritime Hotel in Chelsea has only been around for 39 years, but it already has a storied history. The … More
Honolulu Graphica 11 – Airport Men’s Room Sign
Our favorite piece of graphica from the recent Honolulu series is this example of signage and graphic design at Honolulu … More
Honolulu Graphica 09 – Detail of Waikiki Galleria Building
A detail shot of the Waikiki Galleria Building office tower in Honolulu. Ivan Corsa Photo
Honolulu Graphica 08 – Waikiki Galleria Building
We love the style of this building. The Waikiki Galleria Building in Honolulu is an impressive piece of real estate. … More
Honolulu Graphica 06 – Royal Hawaiian Logo-Seal Design
The famous Sheraton Royal Hawaiian hotel on Waikiki Beach, in Honolulu, is a classic, old-school luxury hotel. Its official logo … More
Honolulu Graphica 05 – Royal Hawaiian, That Pink Hotel
The most famous hotel in Honolulu, or for that matter Hawaii and all the Pacific, the Sheraton Royal Hawaiian is … More
Honolulu Graphica 03 – Asian Flava LV Store
This LV store in the Waikiki condos and resorts district, in Honolulu, has an achitectural design influenced by what looks … More
Honolulu Graphica 02 – UFO Skyscraper
This hotel and condo tower in the central Waikiki resort district, in Honolulu, looks like a classic piece of 1960’s … More
Honolulu Graphica 01 – Tiger Stripe High
Snapped this shot of a huge, long mural of a tiger stripe motif on the exterior of a high school … More
Truck Graf by “Gano” – Chinatown, New York City
Walking along Prince Street in SoHo, past the the cast-iron lofts buildings, this past Wednesday evening, we spotted a major … More
Delancey Street Station Fish Mosaic
Delancey Street Station is one of the busier subway train junctions in New York City. Its location in the downtown … More
New York Grafouts – Lower East Side 02
Another prime example of a “graf-out” on the Lower East Side of New York City. We love these things. The … More
New York Grafouts – Lower East Side 01
Graf goes up, graf goes down. Or, rather, graf gets covered with a coat of paint. Often, that coat of … More
East Broadway Paints, LES 02East Broadway Paints, LES 02
The signage is starting to fade atop this paint store on Essex St. off East Broadway in New York City, … More
East Broadway Paints, LES 01
Another shot of a paint store front-signage on a Lower East Side block of lofts, tenements and warehouses in New … More
Teriyaki Boy Front – New York City
The East Village in New York City could just as handily be called “Little Tokyo” or “Japan Town” given the … More
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