Museum of the Street
  • Camilo José Vergara
  • Over Time
  • Origins, Africa
  • Religion
  • History & Identity
  • Portraits
  • Memorials
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Subways
  • Hair
  • Chain Link Fences
  • Rural Imagery
  • Food
  • Lettering & Signs
  • Neon Transformed
  • Dogs
  • Collections
  • Famous People
  • Socializing
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence
  • Known Artists
  • Municipal Art
  • Disappearing Art
  • Artists at Work

Museum of the Street

  • Camilo José Vergara/
  • Over Time/
  • Origins, Africa/
  • Religion/
  • History & Identity/
  • Portraits/
  • Memorials/
  • Motor Vehicles/
  • Subways/
  • Hair/
  • Chain Link Fences/
  • Rural Imagery/
  • Food/
  • Lettering & Signs/
  • Neon Transformed/
  • Dogs/
  • Collections/
  • Famous People/
  • Socializing/
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence/
  • Known Artists/
  • Municipal Art/
  • Disappearing Art/
  • Artists at Work/
 East Harlem, 1970

Museum of the Street

Religious visions, public memorials, political effigies, historical tableaux and commercial signage found in the Black and Latinx neighborhoods of America

Portraits

Museum of the Street

  • Camilo José Vergara/
  • Over Time/
  • Origins, Africa/
  • Religion/
  • History & Identity/
  • Portraits/
  • Memorials/
  • Motor Vehicles/
  • Subways/
  • Hair/
  • Chain Link Fences/
  • Rural Imagery/
  • Food/
  • Lettering & Signs/
  • Neon Transformed/
  • Dogs/
  • Collections/
  • Famous People/
  • Socializing/
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence/
  • Known Artists/
  • Municipal Art/
  • Disappearing Art/
  • Artists at Work/
 East Harlem, 1970

East Harlem, 1970

 Portrait, Lower East Side, Manhattan, 1970

Portrait, Lower East Side, Manhattan, 1970

 Irvine Turner Blvd. at W. Kinney, Newark, 1994

Irvine Turner Blvd. at W. Kinney, Newark, 1994

 Medicine Cabinet, Scudder Homes, Newark 1987

Medicine Cabinet, Scudder Homes, Newark 1987

 Cesar's daughter playing painted on the back of his Troca, 6320 S. Main St., 1996 .tif

Cesar's daughter playing painted on the back of his Troca, 6320 S. Main St., 1996 .tif

 Crest Auto Supply, 7323 Halsted St., Chicago, 2001

Crest Auto Supply, 7323 Halsted St., Chicago, 2001

 Columbus' Homes, 2-4 Sheffield Dr. Newark, 1994

Columbus' Homes, 2-4 Sheffield Dr. Newark, 1994

 Mr. Chipps Lounge, 22nd at Ridge Ave., Phila, 2005

Mr. Chipps Lounge, 22nd at Ridge Ave., Phila, 2005

 Luz Gonzalez, Alley west of Magnolia Ave, north of 12th St., LA, 2019

Luz Gonzalez, Alley west of Magnolia Ave, north of 12th St., LA, 2019

 W.A.I. Crew, Bowser, Ms Swank, Sker, face. Alley S. of Adams Blvd. east of Hooper Av. LA, 2019

W.A.I. Crew, Bowser, Ms Swank, Sker, face. Alley S. of Adams Blvd. east of Hooper Av. LA, 2019

 Lucretia, "Luthie" founder of Lily of the Valley Spiritual Church, 257 W. 48th Pl., Chicago, 2004.  Poertrait by Valentine.

Lucretia, "Luthie" founder of Lily of the Valley Spiritual Church, 257 W. 48th Pl., Chicago, 2004. Poertrait by Valentine.

 1239 E. 60th St., LA 1996

1239 E. 60th St., LA 1996

 School playground, Third Ave. at 170th St., Bronx, 1993.

School playground, Third Ave. at 170th St., Bronx, 1993.

 Face, E-W alley North of Jefferson, East of Wordsworth, LA, 2015

Face, E-W alley North of Jefferson, East of Wordsworth, LA, 2015

 Mechanic, 94th Avenue and MacArtur Ave., Oakland, 2016

Mechanic, 94th Avenue and MacArtur Ave., Oakland, 2016

 Juan Carlos, Daniel and Toni, S. selling clothes and toys, Vermont Ave. at W. 88th St., Los Angeles, 1996.  The mural behind was made by a German artist.

Juan Carlos, Daniel and Toni, S. selling clothes and toys, Vermont Ave. at W. 88th St., Los Angeles, 1996. The mural behind was made by a German artist.

 Felix Lewis Missing Person with his wife Sandra, 621 Gladys Ave., Skid Row, LA, 2006

Felix Lewis Missing Person with his wife Sandra, 621 Gladys Ave., Skid Row, LA, 2006

 Sign outside the places reads fantasia. "Taco,"  is the nickname of the sleeping man, LA River by 6th St., LA, 1996

Sign outside the places reads fantasia. "Taco," is the nickname of the sleeping man, LA River by 6th St., LA, 1996

 El Montoso Minimarket, 4050 S. Central Ave., LA, 2019 @brushwork

El Montoso Minimarket, 4050 S. Central Ave., LA, 2019 @brushwork

 E. W. Alley South of Adams, west of Normandie Ave., , LA, 2007

E. W. Alley South of Adams, west of Normandie Ave., , LA, 2007

 Dr. Pacheco, Swap Meet, S. Alvarado at Wilshire Blvd., LA, 2015.  A homeless man passing by asked me: "What are you doing? Why are you taking pictures of people?"

Dr. Pacheco, Swap Meet, S. Alvarado at Wilshire Blvd., LA, 2015. A homeless man passing by asked me: "What are you doing? Why are you taking pictures of people?"

 Vernon Ave at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2019.

Vernon Ave at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2019.

 One Stop Liquors, 8400 International Blvd., Oakland, 2019

One Stop Liquors, 8400 International Blvd., Oakland, 2019

 2460 Enterprise, LA, 2019

2460 Enterprise, LA, 2019

 Black face, Maple liquors, 10421 S. Western Ave. Asked men playing dominos next door, That was done way back in the 1970’s. Are you going to cover it up?

Black face, Maple liquors, 10421 S. Western Ave. Asked men playing dominos next door, That was done way back in the 1970’s. Are you going to cover it up?

 Portrait of Big Sean, a rapper from Detroit, on a Check Cashing place. Sean signed with Kanye West. Waverly at Dexter, Detroit, 2018

Portrait of Big Sean, a rapper from Detroit, on a Check Cashing place. Sean signed with Kanye West. Waverly at Dexter, Detroit, 2018

 Man eating a hot dog, by Fact and Ceno, Auto Therapy, 2902 West Lake at Francisco, Chicago, 2018

Man eating a hot dog, by Fact and Ceno, Auto Therapy, 2902 West Lake at Francisco, Chicago, 2018

 Head, under the 10 Freeway at Naomi Street and 17th St., Los Angeles, 2017

Head, under the 10 Freeway at Naomi Street and 17th St., Los Angeles, 2017

 Don't shoot, 10th at Pine streets, Oakland, 2018

Don't shoot, 10th at Pine streets, Oakland, 2018

 Jeff, Select Auto Parts, East Warren at Chalmers, Detroit, December 16, 2021.

Jeff, Select Auto Parts, East Warren at Chalmers, Detroit, December 16, 2021.

 Portrait of Lewis Sharpe by Gaia, 2017.  Sharpe tended the Duncan Street Miracle Garden since 1988.  East North Ave. at Chester St., Baltimore, April 6, 2022.

Portrait of Lewis Sharpe by Gaia, 2017. Sharpe tended the Duncan Street Miracle Garden since 1988. East North Ave. at Chester St., Baltimore, April 6, 2022.

 Mural on former gas station, Springfield Ave., Newark, August 14, 2020.

Mural on former gas station, Springfield Ave., Newark, August 14, 2020.

 Portrait taken from a historical WPA photo of a 1940's Bronzeville boy by artist Chris Devins, 4000 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. August 14, 2022.

Portrait taken from a historical WPA photo of a 1940's Bronzeville boy by artist Chris Devins, 4000 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. August 14, 2022.

 Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Drive East, Detroit, December 19, 2021.

Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Drive East, Detroit, December 19, 2021.

 Katrina, Security Officer, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 Conner St., Detroit, June 24, 2022

Katrina, Security Officer, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 Conner St., Detroit, June 24, 2022

 Billboard, Barack Obama Leadership Academy, East Warren at Conner, Detroit, July 3, 2021.

Billboard, Barack Obama Leadership Academy, East Warren at Conner, Detroit, July 3, 2021.

 Portraits of graduates, class of 2020, Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts School, Copewood St. at Davis St., Camden, August 28, 2021.

Portraits of graduates, class of 2020, Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts School, Copewood St. at Davis St., Camden, August 28, 2021.

 Graduation portraits, Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020., Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020.

Graduation portraits, Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020., Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020.

 Portrat of a young Black man by Sydney G. James. 18563 Ryan, Detroit, December 7, 2022.

Portrat of a young Black man by Sydney G. James. 18563 Ryan, Detroit, December 7, 2022.

 Masked faces, Mural by Lostbreedculture, 107 East 125th St., Harlem, January 17, 2022.

Masked faces, Mural by Lostbreedculture, 107 East 125th St., Harlem, January 17, 2022.

 Unnamed members of the 2020 graduating class holding their diploma, Sucess Academy, 760 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, August 6, 2020.

Unnamed members of the 2020 graduating class holding their diploma, Sucess Academy, 760 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, August 6, 2020.

 Morris Heights Educational Complex, University Ave. at West Tremont Ave. Bronx, October 26, 2020.

Morris Heights Educational Complex, University Ave. at West Tremont Ave. Bronx, October 26, 2020.

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1-DSC04512.jpg

Mural portraying the Serrano Sisters, lightweight champion boxers, born in Puerto Rico, now living in Bushwick. Hartman St. and Knickerbocker Ave. Brooklyn, December 27, 2022. Artist Albertus Joseph.

 Art of Healing, Woodhull Hospital, Marcus Garvey Blvd. by Broadway, Brooklyn, March 30, 2021.

Art of Healing, Woodhull Hospital, Marcus Garvey Blvd. by Broadway, Brooklyn, March 30, 2021.

 Smithie, retired construction worker, he makes his own clothes, Broadway at Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, April 22, 2021.

Smithie, retired construction worker, he makes his own clothes, Broadway at Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, April 22, 2021.

 A view of the past, Firefigter Christopher Santora School, PS 222, 86-15 37th Ave., Queens, October 17, 2020.

A view of the past, Firefigter Christopher Santora School, PS 222, 86-15 37th Ave., Queens, October 17, 2020.

 Mural of Notorious BIG by CONSE.EU, Broadway and Conway St., Brooklyn, February 7, 2023.

Mural of Notorious BIG by CONSE.EU, Broadway and Conway St., Brooklyn, February 7, 2023.

 Loyola High School, 15325 Pinehurst, Detroit,

Loyola High School, 15325 Pinehurst, Detroit,

 "If you see him or have info," 248 West 125th St., Harlem, June 19, 2023.

"If you see him or have info," 248 West 125th St., Harlem, June 19, 2023.

 Tiny house, Mandela Parkway and 26th St.,  Oakland, July 15, 2023.

Tiny house, Mandela Parkway and 26th St., Oakland, July 15, 2023.

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 East Harlem, 1970
 Portrait, Lower East Side, Manhattan, 1970
 Irvine Turner Blvd. at W. Kinney, Newark, 1994
 Medicine Cabinet, Scudder Homes, Newark 1987
 Cesar's daughter playing painted on the back of his Troca, 6320 S. Main St., 1996 .tif
 Crest Auto Supply, 7323 Halsted St., Chicago, 2001
 Columbus' Homes, 2-4 Sheffield Dr. Newark, 1994
 Mr. Chipps Lounge, 22nd at Ridge Ave., Phila, 2005
 Luz Gonzalez, Alley west of Magnolia Ave, north of 12th St., LA, 2019
 W.A.I. Crew, Bowser, Ms Swank, Sker, face. Alley S. of Adams Blvd. east of Hooper Av. LA, 2019
 Lucretia, "Luthie" founder of Lily of the Valley Spiritual Church, 257 W. 48th Pl., Chicago, 2004.  Poertrait by Valentine.
 1239 E. 60th St., LA 1996
 School playground, Third Ave. at 170th St., Bronx, 1993.
 Face, E-W alley North of Jefferson, East of Wordsworth, LA, 2015
 Mechanic, 94th Avenue and MacArtur Ave., Oakland, 2016
 Juan Carlos, Daniel and Toni, S. selling clothes and toys, Vermont Ave. at W. 88th St., Los Angeles, 1996.  The mural behind was made by a German artist.
 Felix Lewis Missing Person with his wife Sandra, 621 Gladys Ave., Skid Row, LA, 2006
 Sign outside the places reads fantasia. "Taco,"  is the nickname of the sleeping man, LA River by 6th St., LA, 1996
 El Montoso Minimarket, 4050 S. Central Ave., LA, 2019 @brushwork
 E. W. Alley South of Adams, west of Normandie Ave., , LA, 2007
 Dr. Pacheco, Swap Meet, S. Alvarado at Wilshire Blvd., LA, 2015.  A homeless man passing by asked me: "What are you doing? Why are you taking pictures of people?"
 Vernon Ave at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2019.
 One Stop Liquors, 8400 International Blvd., Oakland, 2019
 2460 Enterprise, LA, 2019
 Black face, Maple liquors, 10421 S. Western Ave. Asked men playing dominos next door, That was done way back in the 1970’s. Are you going to cover it up?
 Portrait of Big Sean, a rapper from Detroit, on a Check Cashing place. Sean signed with Kanye West. Waverly at Dexter, Detroit, 2018
 Man eating a hot dog, by Fact and Ceno, Auto Therapy, 2902 West Lake at Francisco, Chicago, 2018
 Head, under the 10 Freeway at Naomi Street and 17th St., Los Angeles, 2017
 Don't shoot, 10th at Pine streets, Oakland, 2018
 Jeff, Select Auto Parts, East Warren at Chalmers, Detroit, December 16, 2021.
 Portrait of Lewis Sharpe by Gaia, 2017.  Sharpe tended the Duncan Street Miracle Garden since 1988.  East North Ave. at Chester St., Baltimore, April 6, 2022.
 Mural on former gas station, Springfield Ave., Newark, August 14, 2020.
 Portrait taken from a historical WPA photo of a 1940's Bronzeville boy by artist Chris Devins, 4000 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. August 14, 2022.
 Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Drive East, Detroit, December 19, 2021.
 Katrina, Security Officer, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 Conner St., Detroit, June 24, 2022
 Billboard, Barack Obama Leadership Academy, East Warren at Conner, Detroit, July 3, 2021.
 Portraits of graduates, class of 2020, Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts School, Copewood St. at Davis St., Camden, August 28, 2021.
 Graduation portraits, Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020., Inwood Academy, for Leadership, 3896 Tenth Avenue, Manhattan, December 25, 2020.
 Portrat of a young Black man by Sydney G. James. 18563 Ryan, Detroit, December 7, 2022.
 Masked faces, Mural by Lostbreedculture, 107 East 125th St., Harlem, January 17, 2022.
 Unnamed members of the 2020 graduating class holding their diploma, Sucess Academy, 760 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, August 6, 2020.
 Morris Heights Educational Complex, University Ave. at West Tremont Ave. Bronx, October 26, 2020.
1-DSC04512.jpg
 Art of Healing, Woodhull Hospital, Marcus Garvey Blvd. by Broadway, Brooklyn, March 30, 2021.
 Smithie, retired construction worker, he makes his own clothes, Broadway at Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, April 22, 2021.
 A view of the past, Firefigter Christopher Santora School, PS 222, 86-15 37th Ave., Queens, October 17, 2020.
 Mural of Notorious BIG by CONSE.EU, Broadway and Conway St., Brooklyn, February 7, 2023.
 Loyola High School, 15325 Pinehurst, Detroit,
 "If you see him or have info," 248 West 125th St., Harlem, June 19, 2023.
 Tiny house, Mandela Parkway and 26th St.,  Oakland, July 15, 2023.