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Nature-Themed Street Art Installations Appear Across New York City Neighborhoods

exhibition · 2026-03-14

Several street artists have created new public artworks with natural themes in various New York City locations. Italian muralist Fabio Petani produced a piece titled "Botanical Plus" in Hell's Kitchen using an environmentally friendly paint called Airlite, in partnership with the nonprofit YOURBAN 2030. Other artists contributing to this wave of nature-inspired murals include BC NBA at Boone Avenue Walls in the Bronx, Ysabel Abreu and Jose Baez in East Harlem with Uptown Grand Central, Chris "DAZE" Ellis near the Graffiti Hall of Fame, Airis and Mia at Boone Avenue Walls, and Kingbee in the Bronx. These works highlight the ongoing integration of ecological themes and community engagement within urban art practices.

Key facts

  • Fabio Petani created "Botanical Plus" in Hell's Kitchen using eco-friendly Airlite paint
  • Multiple artists installed nature-themed street art across NYC neighborhoods including the Bronx and East Harlem
  • Collaborations involved organizations like YOURBAN 2030 and Uptown Grand Central
  • Artists featured include BC NBA, Ysabel Abreu, Jose Baez, Daze, Airis, Mia, and Kingbee

Entities

Artists

  • Fabio Petani
  • BC NBA
  • Ysabel Abreu
  • Jose Baez
  • Chris "DAZE" Ellis
  • Airis
  • Mia
  • Kingbee

Institutions

  • YOURBAN 2030
  • Boone Avenue Walls
  • Uptown Grand Central
  • Graffiti Hall of Fame

Locations

  • New York City
  • Hell's Kitchen
  • Bronx
  • East Harlem

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