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Eduardo Kobra is a renowned Brazilian muralist known for his vibrant, large-scale artworks that often depict cultural and historical themes. His distinctive style blends realism with abstract elements, making his murals a striking addition to urban landscapes. Kobra’s work aims to inspire social change and celebrate diversity.
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“Tolerance” – Chelsea
Right next to the High Line, Kobra portrayed Gandhi and Mother Teresa, two figures of tolerance.
Address: 130 10th Ave, New York
“PEACE – Midtown
In Midtown, this work represents the famous American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.
Creation date: August 2018
Address: 225 E 44th Street, New York
“The Braves of 9/11” – Midtown East
Kobra painted this mural in honor of the FDNY firefighters who fought and lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Creation date: September 2018
Address: 780 Third Avenue, New York
“Genius is to bike ride” – Midtown East
Kobra is a fan of Albert Einstein. He already did a similar work in Sao Paulo, now another is on the streets of New York. The genie is on a bike with a sign indicating that peace equals squared love.
Creation date: September 2018
Address: 780 Third Avenue, New York
“War is hell” – Williamsburg
In this work, Elvis who appears as a military man with a helmet indicating that “war is hell”.
Creation date: September 2018
Address: 219 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
“We Love NY2” – Chelsea
In this mural he paints Albert Einstein who paints his love for New York (squared of course). Who is the genius now?
Creation date: October 2018
Address: 298-200 W 21st St, New York
“Colors of Liberty” – Lower East Side
The Statue of Liberty according to Kobra, must have many colors.
Creation date: October 2018
Address: 49 Thompson Street, New York
“The 27 Club” – Lower East Side
The club of the 27 are these artists who died too young, at 27 years old. You will recognize Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimmy Hendrix and Amy Winehouse.
Creation date: October 2018
Address: 46 Rivington Street, New York
“Stop Wars” – West Village
Kobra denounces war with this mural representing C-3PO of Star Wars, with a sign at hand saying Stop Wars.
Creation date: October 2018
Address: 391 Christopher Street, New York
“Michael Jackson” – East Village
The idea was to show the transformations he went through during his entire life: from black to white, kid to adult, from natural to unnatural.
Creation date: July 2019 (est)
Address: 400 E 11th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
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