Bowery between Bond and Great Jones Streets
NoHo Historic District Extension
LPC Designation Report: Available as PDF.
Application is to install an art mural on the north façade.
PDF presentation links:
LPC Presentation of 7/8/2025
Community Board Presentation of 6/12/2025
PAST HEARING/MEETING DATES and DECISIONS
LPC Public Hearing – July 8th, 2025
APPROVED
Community Board 2 Meeting – June 12th, 2025
CB Resolution Recommends:
A. Denial of using an out of scale photorealistic image of Basquiat in that, rather than celebrating the impact of the artist’s work and its historically significant connection to the district, appropriates the artists likeness, creating an unfortunate reminder of the commercial exploitation of the artist, who famously expressed concern about being seen as an art world mascot during his tragically short life ; and
B. Denial of the execution of the work in that plans for installation seem inadequate, particularly with respect to copyright concerns and additionally there is no maintenance plan to ensure that that the painting will, as stated in the application, patinate “like a Renaissance painting and age like fine wine”, particularly when the incompatibility of the wall’s oil based paint with the acrylic material of the proposed mural suggest otherwise.
C. Denial of the painting as not serving its stated purpose as an “homage” to Basquiat , and not reflecting the cultural significance of Basquiat’s work within the context of the historic
district, but rather serving individual self-interest.
Please note: At this time, all LPC public hearings and meetings are hybrid. Members of the public may participate in person at the LPC Hearing Room, 253 Broadway, Second Floor, or virtually via Zoom and YouTube. For a video tutorial on how to participate virtually, click HERE.
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