Where are Eduardo Kobra’s murals in New York?

Who is Eduardo Kobra?

• Eduardo Kobra is a Brazilian artist born in 1976. Over a few years, he built a strong reputation for street art, creating striking giant murals. Kobra has painted several murals around the world, including in his native São Paulo, but New York truly made him famous. The artist spent 5 months in New York in fall 2018 and created several now-iconic murals.
• You’ll recognize his style instantly: his compositions are always highly colorful, with bright triangles similar to a harlequin’s costume. Here are the main works to see in New York! Special thanks to Yves Luthin and Gaël NYC for their photos.

Eduardo Kobra’s Works in New York

The Braves of 9/11

• The subject: “The Braves of 9/11” honors the New York firefighters who responded at the World Trade Center site during the September 11, 2001 attacks. The mural depicts a firefighter kneeling against the backdrop of the American flag.
• Location: 780 3rd Avenue, along 49th Street, Midtown.

Albert Einstein, Genius Bike Ride

• The subject: On the other side of “The Braves of 9/11,” you’ll come face to face with Albert Einstein. The famous scientist is shown smiling as he rides his bicycle. It’s a playful reminder that geniuses enjoy having fun too.
• Location: 780 3rd Avenue, along 48th Street, Midtown.

Mother Teresa

• The subject: Mother Teresa features face-to-face portraits of the nun Mother Teresa and Gandhi, two major figures who each fought in their own way for peace in the world.
• Location: At the corner of 18th Street and 10th Avenue, Chelsea.

We Love NY²

• The subject: This mural features Albert Einstein in a New York interpretation of his famous formula E=MC². Kobra reinvents the theory of relativity by blending it with the I Love New York slogan, creating this original formula: We Love NY²!
• Location: At the corner of 21st Street and 8th Avenue, Chelsea.

Mount Rushmore

• The subject: Kobra draws inspiration from the statues of American Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore to create a new version. His Mount Rushmore pays tribute to 4 great artists: Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
• Location: 210 10th Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, Chelsea.

Statue of Liberty with Sombrero

• The subject: The Statue of Liberty trades her traditional crown for a sombrero. Kobra offers his vision of America in a city with a large Latino community.
• Location: At the corner of Thompson and Watts Streets, SoHo.

Stop Wars: Christopher St./West St.

Ellis / Immigrants

• The subject: Kobra displays 5 faces of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island. From 1892 to 1954, this island in New York Harbor served as America’s gateway.
• Location: 16 Clarkson Street, Greenwich Village.

Black or White

• The subject: Kobra created this tribute to singer Michael Jackson before new allegations of child abuse came to light. The mural remains, showing side by side the face of young Michael Jackson and adult Michael Jackson.
• Location: At the corner of East 11th Street and 1st Avenue, East Village.

Run-D.M.C.

• The subject: This mural honors Jam Master Jay, founder of the American hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. Jam Master Jay was killed on October 30, 2002 in a recording studio in Jamaica, in the Queens neighborhood of New York.
• Location: At the corner of 12th Street and Avenue A, East Village.