Art, City Guide, Culture & ArtsJuly 19, 2019August 13, 2019

19 New Street Murals You Have to See In WNY

by Andrea Diedrich

Logan Hicks’ mural / Photo x tw: @colindabkowski

Think you’ve seen all the street art there is to be seen in WNY? Well think again. As of recently, the street art scene in Buffalo is rapidly growing and we are beyond here for it. If you love a good photo op in front of a street mural or just want to check out some of Buffalo’s killer artistic skill, read on. Without further ado, here’s all the info on where to find these towering beauties around Buffalo.

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Downtown Buffalo

Augustina Droze's mural in progress / Photo courtesy of the Albright Knox — Augustina Droze’s mural / Photo courtesy of the Albright Knox

1. Main Street

Artist: Augustina Droze

Neighborhood: Filmore-Leroy

2302 Main Street, Buffalo

The mural which was recently completed, takes on a more abstract approach to street art. Droze’s work explores the ways of depicting birds and butterflies through the use of symmetrical patterns. We are diggin’ this kaleidoscope vibe and think you will too.

2. East Huron Street

Artist: Logan Hicks

Neighborhood: Downtown

5 East Huron Street

The mural depicts a look down Court St. at the famous view of City Hall. Hicks uses a layering technique through the use of stencils to create his works of art. Be one of the first to see this mural completed, it is for sure going to be insta worthy!

“Optichromie” by Felipe Pantone / Photo courtesy of the Albright Knox

3. Back of Town Ballroom

Artist: Felipe Pantone

Neighborhood: Downtown

681 Main Street (back of Town Ballroom)

Felipe Pantone plays with color in a abstract yet technical way. This mural targets the idea of duplication and transformation blending both digital and traditional approaches to the art making process.

Westside

Nicole Cherry’s mural in progress / Photo courtesy of the Albright Knox

4. Niagara Street

Artist: Nicole Cherry

Neighborhood: Westside

1330 Niagara Street

The installation which is currently in progress is inspired by the future bike shop that will occupy this space. With its whimsical design, this mural is bringing on all the Summer time feels.

Grant Street mural / Photo courtesy of the Buffalo Rising

5. Grant Street

Artist: Ian de Beer

Neighborhood: Westside

133 Grant Street

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Hertel Avenue

Fish street art in Hertel Alley / Photo x instagram: @plygrnded

6. Chris Main on Hertel Ave

Artist: Chris Main

Neighborhood: Hertel Avenue

Hertel Avenue Alley between Traymore and Colvin Ave

New to Hertel, A full alley way is dedicated to street artists looking to show off their skills. Here is one of the many works that can be found in the Hertel Ave Alley.

Chuck Tingley’s mural / Photo x instagram: @chucktingley

7. Chuck Tingley on Hertel Ave

Artist: Chuck Tingley

Neighborhood: Hertel Avenue

Hertel Avenue Alley between Traymore and Colvin Ave

Keep it cheesy mural / Photo x instagram: @fivefootharp

8. Elyssa Harper on Hertel Ave

Artist: Elyssa Harper

Neighborhood: Hertel Avenue

Hertel Avenue Alley between Traymore and Colvin Ave

Goo Goo Dolls mural / Photo x instagram: @burkephilip

9. Philip Burke on Hertel

Artist: Philip Burke

Neighborhood: Hertel Avenue

1212 Hertel Avenue

This mural depicts members Robby Takac and Johnnie Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. As many WNYers know, the Goo Goo Dolls were created in Buffalo NY. Now Buffalo is showing their love for the band through the artistic skills of Philip Burke.

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