Kid Hazo’s “Ad Takeovers” from 2017: See original post here! Art Outside is a new podcast from Streets Dept’s Conrad Benner, created with WHYY. And for our first episode we talk with the one-and-only Kid Hazo! Kid Hazo is an anonymous artist who’s basically Philly’s own Banksy. In the episode, we talk about how he got into street art and developed his unique style, his playful pranks on the PPA and PAFA, and why he keeps his identity a secret. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NPR One! And while you do ..read more

Words and photos by Guest Contributor Hanbit Kwon. This year, the Spiral Q Peoplehood Parade took their celebration to new heights, involving more than 30 organizations to create a peaceful and uplifting space to give voice to the many of the same tense issues and causes seen at rallies. Taking place on Saturday, October 28th the parade moved through West Philly beginning at The Paul Robeson House and culminating in Clark Park. Rooted in principles of accessibility, inclusion, and self-determination, Spiral Q has been a beacon of creativity and community collaboration since its inception in t ..read more

Words and photos by Streets Dept Contributor Siena Christopherson. Largely inspired by New York City’s Highline, Sohel Mahmud has made his murals and other art installations around the Manayunk Bridge Garden a game of hide-n-seek for community members and tourists alike. Just by walking down the bridge (which you can access at Dupont and High Streets in Manayunk), it’s hard to miss the artwork painted on walls, walkways, and fences.  A painting of a woman blowing a kiss, welcoming all into the community bridge.A painting of a man skiing down a slope, inviting the winter 2030 Olympics to ..read more

Streets Dept has been thrilled to partner with PHILADELPHIA250 and local street artist Symone Salib to install an exciting wheatpaste poster campaign with artworks created by four local artists, Yannick Lowery, Keisha Whatley, Elaine Knox, and Jaz Morse! The wheatpastes, which we installed around the city in August, invite Philadelphians to engage in the important anniversary that our city–and the country–will be celebrating in 2026.  “The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is the city’s next big moment, thanks to Philly‘s historic role in the founding of this country ..read more

Stunning mural to see next time you go by Norris Square! Created by Betsy Z. Casañas, this artwork is titled Semilla De Patria. It’s located on Howard Street between Susquehanna and Diamond Streets and was completed in the summer of 2021 with Mural Arts Philadelphia. “The mural is meant to change the narrative on the role that fathers play in Black and brown communities,” a statement from Betsy reads on the Public Art Archive. “Semilla de Patria is a vital piece of art in a neighborhood that is quickly being gentrified. Our stories need to be plastered on the walls of our communities. We are ..read more

Photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. Love this relatively new mural that we spotted recently at Mario Lanza Park in Queen Village! Created by lead artist Kien Nguyen with support from Mural Arts Philadelphia, the mural is titled Prism and it was completed in the fall of 2022. “[This mural was] inspired by many outings to parks and gardens around Philadelphia,” the project’s website reads. “Kien’s observations of shadows on leaves as the sun shines through them became the main visual element of this mural. By choosing to use leaf silhouettes of native trees along with those ..read more

Words and photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. Have you noticed some new sculptures along the Schuylkill River Trail between Boathouse Row and the Girard Ave Bridge? Created by NYC-based artist Maren Hassinger, they’re part of Steel Bodies, a temporary exhibition presented by the Association for Public Art (aPA). This week is your last chance to see these ten works before they leave us on November 12th! Steel Bodies is all about juxtaposition. The exhibition is on display at the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial, a sculpture garden completed in 1960—and this is the first time anyt ..read more

An awesome new collaborative mural was just completed in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia! Curated by lead artist Alloyius Mcilwaine, the mural features the work of 12 local and visiting artists: Alloyius Mcilwaine, Bernard DelaCruz, Bobby Hunter, Busta, El Toro, Jae Martin, John Zerbe, Kariem Young, Leon Rainbow, Lizzie (aka The Lady Egg), Seper, and WET! Located at Oxford and Randolph Streets outside of The Story Factory, the mural is titled Concrete Chameleon. It’s a spin-off of the Chameleon Art Show that Alloyius created this past August inside The Story Factory ..read more

This is the second post in our fourth season of Philly Street Art Interviews! This season is sponsored by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and its @PHLAirportArt program, which curates museum-quality art exhibitions that introduce millions of visitors from around the world to the vibrant artistic culture of the region. PHL proudly supports Philly arts and culture/365! Interview and photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. Anonymous Germantown artist NOMAD has become well-known in recent years. In 2022, he was featured in both Tiny Room For Elephants and Jawn 6, a rotating ex ..read more

This is the first post in our fourth season of Philly Street Art Interviews! This season is sponsored by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and its @PHLAirportArt program, which curates museum-quality art exhibitions that introduce millions of visitors from around the world to the vibrant artistic culture of the region. PHL proudly supports Philly arts and culture/365! Interview and photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. If you’ve been in Philly any time in the last three years, you’ve almost definitely seen the phrase “Praise Dobler” written somewhere—perhaps on a sticker ..read more