NYC Street Art March 2017

Change happens so quickly in the world of street art and graffiti that I'm sorry I didn't get this post up sooner—but I'd reckon most of the larger works I'm sharing below are still in good shape, especially commissioned works like the Ouizi #MuralOnMott and the jgoldcrown wall for Rag & Bone. Big cities are a hub for the best of the best when it comes to street art, so I'm excited to share some iconic works by some of the medium's greatest creators.

Jet Martinez | 249 Mulberry Street

Jet Martinez | 249 Mulberry Street

Ouizi | 244 Mott Street

Ouizi | 244 Mott Street

jgoldcrown | 65 E Houston Street

jgoldcrown | 65 E Houston Street

One of the cool things about street art is that a piece doesn't have to be two stories tall to be striking. Strolling down Houston Street, I stumbled upon this adorable 2:12 portrait that is one of my favorite street art spottings to date. She's like a modern day Mona Lisa.

2:12 | 70 E Houston Street

2:12 | 70 E Houston Street

Denton Burrows | 187 E Houston Street

Denton Burrows | 187 E Houston Street

Hek Tad | 14 E 2nd Street

Hek Tad | 14 E 2nd Street

Os Gemeos | 2nd Avenue and 1st Street, East Village

Os Gemeos | 2nd Avenue and 1st Street, East Village

Over the last year, I've loved learning more about street art and the people who create it. It was so much fun to see the work of so many different artists in one of the greatest cities in the world. I have more street art posts coming from more cities I've visited this year including lots in Europe, so keep an eye out!

Evergreen State
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane
Evergreen State | truelane

Photos: Michele Equitz

Jacket c/o Lulus (sold out, similar at 40% off!)  |  Free People dress (over 50% off, $47!)  |  Sneakers c/o Vans  |  Handbag c/o Lulus |  Ray-Ban sunglasses

Although this dress is pretty busy on its own, adding a layer it of its deep green base color worked to keep this outfit grounded. Along with a pair of sneakers and a no-fuss handbag that only fits my cards and keys, I was pretty happy with the tomboy spin I put on a twirly, feminine dress.

May Playlist
Elyse Lankford | truelane

Elyse Lankford is an art student and graphic designer/booking assistant at a Seattle music venue. Dream trip? Probably Switzerland and northern Italy. Dream concert? Tennis then Twin Peaks opening for The Strokes. Dream meal? Neapolitan pizza. Dream job? Something to do with music and art and travel. 


May Playlist | truelane

Hi all! I hope your month has been full of fantastic tunes, sun, and blooms, thanks to last month's rain showers. 

Much of my music consumption this month was influenced by my discoveries at Treefort Music Fest that happened at the end of March. Genders (Portland), Sunbathe (Portland), GABI (Phoenix), and Flaural (Denver) are 4 of 400+ bands that played Treefort and were musts for this playlist. The four days I spent at Treefort consisted of roaming around the small, very chill city of Boise, ID, mostly with friends I had just met on that trip, catching all the live music we could. Very cool festival with very cool people and music. 

Also, only five bands on this playlist were familiar to me before the beginning of this year, and I’m not quite sure how to fully express my excitement about these discoveries, but please enjoy. 

Flower Glass - Hand Habits
No Woman - Whitney
Outside with the Cuties - Frankie Cosmos
200 and South La Brea - Allah Las
Chop - Vundabar
Life is but a Dream - Genders
What it Means - GABI
Magic Number - Sunbathe
Duke - Cate Le Bon
Headbanging in the Mirror - Ducktails
Nowhere Near - Flaural
Stay Away - Rooney
On Your Own - Dead Ghosts