Crack Is Wack Playground
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E 127th St (at 2nd Ave) New York , NY 10035 United States
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Executed by Keith Karing in 1988 without City permission, the mural received protection and is still standing today. It's probably the best example of his social commentary available in NYC. Read more
The cartoonlike figures, bold letters and vibrating lines in this large mural are characteristic of Haring’s punk graffiti aesthetic. Read more
Restored by the late artist’s estate in 2007, Keith Haring painted this orange and black mural on the opposite side of a handball court wall in 1986 as a reaction to the raging crack-cocaine epidemic Read more
Potentially NYC's most famous mural , Keith Haring 's 1986 piece frames a handball court at 128th Street and 2nd Avenue, serving as a permanent reminder of a crack epidemic . Read more
Can't believe this is the real name for this place. Must've been named in the 80's. Nowadays it would be the Smack is Wack playground .
go here to see the "crack is wack" double sided mural painted by the famous artist Keith Haring , a very neat piece of street art in NYC
One of my favorite public art pieces in NY. A worthwhile stop on any NY visit.
Crack is wack mural painted in 86 by 'eith as a response to the crack epidemic . The same night Keith painted this mural he was arrested for smoking a joint.
This playground is best known for the “Crack is Wack” murals .
this is the Best Place if u wanna get better at Basketball
Not a soul in sight......it's raining!
There was no crack, was very dissapointed.
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If you go with your kid get your early cause all of the swings will all be occupy if you get your late - Shawn Lindo
#redbullkingoftherock - Jonelle
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park » Playground
Place United States » New York » East Harlem