Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

While strolling the Bowery yesterday morning, we came across a hopscotch matrix of faces chalked on the sidewalk outside the Bowery Mission.  Spanning nearly half the concrete between Rivington and Stanton, the graffiti layout included 180 faces, marked at various numeric intervals, as well as a “good luck spot” starting circle.  Check it out before [...]

Outside 132 Eldridge Street is a veritable canvas of colorfully detailed Stikman art.  It’s nice to see such a unique presentation, especially since most Stikmen in the neighborhood seem to be flattened in the streets.

Rogue sign sightings around the neighborhood continue.  This faux “fallout shelter” sign by TrustoCorp is located at the corner of Second Avenue and Third Street.

Be sure to drop us a line if you spot one!

In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, a number of the bell-shaped abutments along the West Houston median were transformed into life-sized Hershey Kisses. Each tag has its own love-themed message, along with the requisite website shoutout.

There are more rogue street signs to report.  Our latest discoveries are actually around the corner from the “broke is the new black” on Orchard Street. Located just outside the recently-shuttered Ashkara is this trifecta of greatness.

Whether through spray paint or wheat-paste, the hilarious stamp of Dickchicken is all over the Lower East Side.  And, as it turns out, much of the city.  Ever wanted to meet the guy?  Well, now’s your chance to get to know him a little better.  Gothamist steers us to this video with the street artist, [...]