Taiwanese Artists Join Bushwick Collective 15th Anniversary
The Taipei Cultural Center in New York partners with The Bushwick Collective for its 15th anniversary in 2026, bringing five Taiwanese artists—Mr. Ogay, Colasa, VASTAR, ALLO, and Taiwanese American Candy Kuo—to Bushwick Collective Week. The artists will create murals from May 22 to 30 alongside dozens of international artists. A panel discussion moderated by BSA occurs May 28 at Lot 45, followed by a reception at Vacations BK Rooftop. The annual Block Party takes place May 30 across three blocks. The collaboration also marks the Cultural Center's 35th anniversary. The Bushwick Collective, founded by Joseph Ficalora, has transformed the neighborhood into a major public art destination.
Key facts
- The Taipei Cultural Center in New York partners with The Bushwick Collective for its 15th anniversary in 2026.
- Five Taiwanese artists participate: Mr. Ogay, Colasa, VASTAR, ALLO, and Candy Kuo.
- Bushwick Collective Week runs May 22–30, 2026, with mural painting across Brooklyn.
- A panel discussion is held May 28 at Lot 45 (411 Troutman Street) from 5–7 pm.
- A reception with music, DJs, drinks, and food follows at Vacations BK Rooftop (48 Cypress Avenue) from 7–11 pm.
- The 15th Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party is May 30, 11 am–6 pm, on St. Nicholas Avenue, Troutman Street, and Scott Avenue.
- Joseph Ficalora founded The Bushwick Collective in 2012.
- The collaboration also celebrates the Taipei Cultural Center's 35th anniversary.
Entities
Artists
- Mr. Ogay
- Colasa
- VASTAR
- ALLO
- Candy Kuo
- Joseph Ficalora
Institutions
- Taipei Cultural Center in New York
- The Bushwick Collective
- BSA
- Lot 45
- Vacations BK Rooftop
Locations
- New York
- Brooklyn
- Bushwick
- 411 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
- 48 Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
- St. Nicholas Avenue
- Troutman Street
- Scott Avenue
- Taiwan