Photos from Boone Avenue Walls 2023

Written & Photographed by Kurt Boone

This August, over 100 artists were invited to the 9th annual Boone Avenue Walls Arts Festival with the event culminating on August 26 & 27, 2023.  Curated by Wen Cod, the invited artists included some of the best muralists and style masters in the world.

These photographs are but a small peek into the talented array who participated in the art festival. In these photos are completed murals by Crash, Daze, Hektad, BC, Delta, Sienide, Sharp, Wore-One, Meres One as well as some in-progress shots by artists such as Scratch, BG183, Tats Cru, Dome, NYC, Wane-Cod, Amazing Ske, BlusterOne among other artists.

 

Crash:   @crashone

Daze:    @dazeworldnyc

HekTad @hektad_official

BC         @bc_nba

Delta 2   @delta2nyc

Sienide   @sienide

Wore One @wore_one

Meres One  @meresone

From curator Wen’s Instagram:

9th ANNUAL BOONE AVENUE WALLS 2023 ⭐️⭐️. WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE #hiphop50thanniversary IN OUR FASHION AS WE DO. FROM #westfarms >>>FROM JENNINGS & BOONE TO THE CROSS BRONX EXPRESS ⭐️4 BLOCKS OF STYLE
& ALSO. ✨✨#motthaven THE FRONT & REAR OF FOOD FEST DEPOT August 26 & 27th. We have confirmed 100+ artists from all over the city and the world. They’re bringing their talent to beautify the Bronx. Our website can give you insight on the preparation for this event. We thank our partners for helping us achieve this goal. @wallworksny @crashone @dazeworldnyc @waneonecod @queenandreaone @skemethreeyardking @kadetmt @andre.trenier silo_one @sienide @scratch_пус @tatscru @bg183tatscru @nicertatscru @biotatscru @psycholovetattoos @kaylovebx @kms_crew @jamiehef @shiro_one @olgacorrea_art @ques718 @roachi @domenewyorkcity @doctc5 @soulsnyc @image.nyc @m0du5_l1st @aztronomik @thenumberman_ @mrrs.bx @breakuno @clone247
@scopreme @lovenotesnyc @rows0ne @geobany @theamazingske @cans.one @lexibellaart @ovieone @pasebt @bronx.team @serge1fc @totem_tc5 @blusterone @bongggblue @heavylox @depoh @sebar7 @yamdini @artistcjg89 @adamfu @fargolst_tc5 @the_far_side_ @bornoner @698manuelacevedo @doctc5 @phetus88 @shame_harlem125 @pace_ssb @sak1_mbteam @punjabikimchi @blame1_fx @clawmoney @meresone @wipsone @therealcover @kcavs238 @sharpbutters @cycle_imok @hektad._official @orrdesigns @bc_nba @drgreedy @erotica67 @kingbeeuw @marklawrence421 @no_chillbutton_tv_ @poemwestcoast @zore64 @wore_one @ladyk_fever @jamiehef @wipsone @bizerbang_nyc @therealcover @soze527 @yes0ne @slangism @prins__one @globe.style @quartermaster131 @cortesnyc @doveroc @espy_dpt_znc @jahearnart SHOUT TO @core246wellesbien & @real_lours for the Boone Ave art…Thank you GOODO & @domicianodiaz for all the continuing support. Thank you #GUS #FOODFEST for supporting the culture⭐️Thank you @wallworksny for all your support… AUGUST 21-27 2023👉🏽 MUSIC ON SAT 26th & SUN 27th provided by @dimarlonb & ✨DJ @looie_loo ✨Thank you Mr. Tony Martinez for all your support @barriobx⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @metroplushealth THANK YOU @bronxartsorg and special shout to @loopcolors.usa@projectivity

Kurt Boone is a freelance writer and author. He is most noted for his work documenting street cultures. Some of his books are “Asphalt Warrior: The Story Of New York City Fastest Messenger,” “The Culture Of Messenger Bags,” “Aerosol Art Culture: A Day At Graffiti Hall Of Fame,” and “Fresh Plywood NYC: Artists Rising Up In Age Of Black Lives Matter.

Website: www.kurtboonebooks.com

Insta: @kurtboonephotography