Monk-soldier and hip-hop pioneer, the New York artist from Far Rockaway bridged the gap between illuminations and graffiti. A ...

In the 20th century, graffiti exploded in popularity, particularly in New York City, where it became intertwined with Hip Hop ...

bold energy that continues to distinguish hip-hop graffiti today. Known as Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist, Hassani, born in 1988, often makes her art on bombed or abandoned buildings.

A vivid mural meant to honor Hip-Hop’s birthplace at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue has sparked a legal clash between city officials and the property’s ownership group, Workforce Housing. The graffiti ...