Subway Train & Railroad

6 artworks


  • 2 7 Avenue Line OTboys Silver Original Street Sign Graffiti Painting by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo 2 7 Avenue Line OTboys Silver Original Street Sign Graffiti Painting by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    2 7 Avenue Line OTboys- Silver Sign Art Mixed Media on MTA Signage Painting Artwork by street pop culture artist Cope2. Born in 1968 as Fernando Carlo, Jr. in New York City. Cope 2’s paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and internationally. He is a self-taught artist who is a celebrated legend contributing over 30 years to the graffiti street-art culture. One of New York City’s most prolific graffiti artists, he began tagging his name in the South Bronx in 1978. He developed his style in the subways and streets of the Bronx creating graffiti productions throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s achieving international recognition for his distinctive style. Fernando Carlo a.k.a COPE2 is an American artist, active in the graffiti scene of New York. Cope2’s involvement in the street art scene of the 80s and 90s progressively made his reputation grow, making him one of the most well-known writers in the US. Controversial, yet iconic, the artist’s story and his involvement in graffiti since the last decades of the 20th century shed light on the history of graffiti itself and its evolution over the years.

    $5,879.00

  • Fame City Giclee Print by Ces

    Ces One- Rob Provenzano Fame City Giclee Print by Ces

    Fame City Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on 310gsm Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Ces One- Rob Provenzano x Doves x Mast x Yes2. 2020 Signed & Numbered By All 4 Artists Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 36x12 "Fame City,” depicts a mural painted in Wynwood.

    $613.00

  • Double Sided Exit Original Street Sign Graffiti Painting by Cope2- Fernando Carlo Double Sided Exit Original Street Sign Graffiti Painting by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo Double Sided Exit Original Street Sign Graffiti Painting by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Double-Sided Exit Sign Art Mixed Media on MTA Signage Painting Artwork by street pop culture artist Cope2. Born in 1968 as Fernando Carlo, Jr. in New York City. Cope 2’s paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and internationally. He is a self-taught artist who is a celebrated legend contributing over 30 years to the graffiti street-art culture. One of New York City’s most prolific graffiti artists, he began tagging his name in the South Bronx in 1978. He developed his style in the subways and streets of the Bronx creating graffiti productions throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s achieving international recognition for his distinctive style. The beginning of the new millennium found Cope2 in a different place in his career, as he started focusing more and more on ways to establish himself in the art scene of galleries and museums. Even though the artist had started working on canvas much earlier than the 2000s, it was then that he made this dynamic twist and agreed to exhibit indoors systematically. Whether you see graffiti as an expressive and lively form of art or as a form of irresponsible vandalism, one thing is certain; in recent years it has captured the attention of the general population to the world’s biggest galleries.

    $5,879.00

  • Sale -33% South Station Archival Print by Adam J O'Day

    Adam J O'Day South Station Archival Print by Adam J O'Day

    South Station Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Adam J O'Day. South Station • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 16 x 20 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Adam J. O'day in a limited edition of 20

    $238.00$159.00

  • Sale -33% 33rd Street Station Archival Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo 33rd Street Station Archival Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    33rd Street Station Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Modern Pop Street Graffiti Artist Cope2. Signed & Numbered Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 31.5 x 18 Inches Release: March 11, 2020 Run of: 100 Cope2 has always shown his respect for the writers before him and in his first steps in the world of graffiti, he was interested in learning from them. This is the way he described his first encounter with them in an interview with Widewalls in 2006: “When I started, to see these graffitis one subway cars was great – the colors, the letters – I wanted to learn from the original artists, not just copy. New York is the motherland of graffiti, I am part of the second generation and I wanted to get my special style.”

    $406.00$272.00

  • Sale -33% CN Rail Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer CN Rail Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    CN Rail Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Stephanie Buer, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend. Signed & Numbered Archival Pigment Print on Hand-Deckled 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 18.5 x 14 Inches Release: March 13, 2020 "This piece is a drawing I made from images gathered while exploring the Packard Plant years ago. It was taken before the Packard Plant was purchased and renovated, back when I used to live in Detroit and wander the plant regularly. That place is very special to me and my early development as an artist." –Stephanie Buer

    $242.00$162.00

Subway Train & Railroad Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Subway and Train Graffiti: The Movement of Underground Art

Subway and train systems have long served as the backdrop for an art movement that is as transient as it is permanent. In the tumultuous urban landscapes of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in New York City, the subway became the pulsating artery through which the lifeblood of graffiti art flowed. This movement was not merely about the artistry of lettering or the boldness of color; it was a social statement, a form of communication, and a voice for the voiceless. The trains became moving galleries, exhibiting the work of marginalized communities to a citywide audience. The early graffiti artists who began this movement were pioneers, not just in technique but in transforming public perception of what art could be. Their canvases were the sides of subway cars, the platforms, and the stations themselves. These artists took the concept of street pop art and graffiti artwork and propelled it into a global phenomenon, using the subway system as a catalyst for their expressions.

Evolution of Train Graffiti: From Subway Tags to Freight Murals

The graffiti on trains started as simple tags, a way for individuals to mark their presence in a city that often felt indifferent to their existence. But as time progressed, these tags evolved into intricate art pieces, with artists spending hours, sometimes days, creating elaborate murals on the sides of train cars. The graffiti movement of the trains tells a story of not just artistic evolution but of the socio-economic conditions that fostered the need for such expressions. The move from subway to freight train graffiti marked a significant shift in the landscape of street art. As the crackdown on subway graffiti became more aggressive, artists migrated to the expansive canvases provided by freight trains. These trains carried the messages and the art across the country, from the East Coast to the West, spreading the ethos of the street art movement far and wide.

Freight Trains: A New Frontier for Graffiti Art

Freight train graffiti became a culture within a culture, with some artists dedicating their entire work to these mobile canvases. The freight train movement encapsulated the spirit of rebellion and freedom central to street art. Each car offered a fresh start, a new journey, and an opportunity to connect with a different audience. This movement wasn't just about disseminating art; it was about sharing an experience and a message with a community much more significant than any city could hold. This form of street pop art and graffiti artwork has not only endured but has flourished. Today, train graffiti is recognized as an integral part of the history of street art. It is a testament to the creativity and resilience of artists who use their surroundings to reflect their realities, challenge societal norms, and engage with a broader public dialogue. The marks made by these artists are not just on the metal surfaces of trains but in the annals of art history, forever linked to the cultural narrative of the cities they adorn.

Cultural Impact of Train and Subway Art

The cultural impact of train and subway graffiti is immeasurable. It has influenced fashion, music, literature, and even the language of the streets. It has also played a role in the gentrification of urban areas, paradoxically both a symbol of urban decay and a marker of trendy urban living. The duality of train graffiti as both an act of vandalism and a work of art continues to spark debate, challenging our notions of public space and the ownership of art. In conclusion, the world of train and subway graffiti is a complex one, rich with history, controversy, and artistry. It is a world that has given rise to some of the most iconic works of street art and has served as a breeding ground for artists who have become legends. As the trains continue to roll, so does the ever-evolving story of street pop art and graffiti artwork.

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