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Tag Archives: Graffiti

Our graffiti tag features photos of amusing graffiti in NYC and commentary. Note despite the photos, editor N.A. Ferrell is not a fan of illicit tagging.

June 18, 2024
18
Jun 2024

Ditto Pokémon Graffiti in Brooklyn

Nicholas A. Ferrell

On finding the 132nd Pokémon, Ditto, on Cheever Place in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (without a phone app).
May 29, 2024
29
May 2024

New BLOB DYLAN in Bushwick

Nicholas A. Ferrell

I had not seen a BLOB DYLAN tag since I was last in Bushwick in 2021 until my first return trip through the neighborhood in May 2024.
October 17, 2022
17
Oct 2022

Existential Crisis of the Rotting Pumpkin

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Someone gave voice to the anguished cries of a rotting Brooklyn pumpkin in March. Fortunately, one New Leaf Journal editor was available to spread the message.
October 13, 2022
13
Oct 2022

American Beauty Pasta Mural in Brooklyn

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A photograph of a vintage “American Beauty PASTA” mural seen on the side of a building in Brooklyn’s Columbia Street Waterfront District.
June 6, 2022
6
Jun 2022

A Walk Across the Hamilton Avenue Footbridge

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Join me for a walk (in photographs) across Brooklyn’s Hamilton Avenue Footbridge.
June 3, 2022
3
Jun 2022

Dialogue: How Does Growth Even Happen?

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Justin and Justina encounter a mysterious flier in Brooklyn, New York, and have a debate about random QR codes.
April 15, 2022
15
Apr 2022

You Can’t Fix Stupid – King Baby

Nicholas A. Ferrell

The sticker isn’t wrong.
February 11, 2022
11
Feb 2022

“Love is Free Not cheap” Fridge Graffiti in Brooklyn

Nicholas A. Ferrell

I see the message. But what’s with the capitalization scheme?
December 29, 2021
29
Dec 2021

“Uncle Susan is a Wolf” – A Graffiti Photo and Research Project

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜In sheep’s clothing?〜
December 9, 2021
9
Dec 2021

The Pigeons in the Outdoor Dining Chicken Coop

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Pidgeons need not fly the chicken coop when Brooklyn restaurants leave chicken coop-esque “dining sheds” for pigeons to explore.
December 8, 2021
8
Dec 2021

The “King Baby BKF” Sticker in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜Long live the King Baby?〜
October 24, 2021
24
Oct 2021

Searching for the Figure Behind the Blob Dylan Tags in NYC and Florida

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A reader tip about my articles on BLOB DYLAN graffiti sightings inspired me to search internet sources for the original BLOB.