Bushwick Collective

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The Bushwick Collective is an outdoor art gallery and collective in Bushwick, New York. [1] It is located at Troutman Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. [2] [3]

It was established in 2012 after a neighbourhood resident donated his wall, and coordinated with other local building owners to provide empty walls for street artists. Artists that have contributed to the walls include Buff Monster, ND'A, Phlegm, Reka, Blek le Rat, and Olek. [2]

The collective organises an annual concert around its murals, called the 'Bushwick Collective Block Party'. In 2023, the 12th annual block party included Ice-T and Dres. In past years, performers have included Ghostface Killah and KRS-One. [4]

In 2018 the collective hosted a block party in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the MEL&NYC festival. [5]


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References

  1. "Bushwick's vibrant murals, graffiti bring art to life in the neighborhood". News 12 - The Bronx. May 25, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. 1 2 Cooperstein, Paige. "Tour The Brooklyn Neighborhood That's Become New York's New Street Art Mecca". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. Voon, Claire (2017-04-19). "Bushwick Street Artists Threaten Legal Action Against McDonald's for Using Their Work". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  4. Lynch, Scott (2023-06-05). "A celebration of hip hop and street art: Scenes from the Bushwick Collective block party". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  5. Francis, Hannah (2018-05-17). "Melbourne's latest arts festival offers slice of Big Apple life". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-06-28.