The last time I visited Bushwick to explore street art was during one of the worst parts of the pandemic. Streets were devoid of people but filled with fabulous art. This time, people swarmed the neighborhood. And, because marijuana is now legal, pot shops were everywhere, including a slew of pop-up shops and mobile weed trucks.
Several tour groups passed me, which reminded me of the street tour I took in London. What I loved most about the Bushwick tours was that they were in multiple languages. People from around the world came to see the work of the Bushwick Collective.
What surprised me most though, was that ALL of the art had changed. I had hoped that a few of my favorite pieces were still there. But no, the neighborhood is like a gallery that regularly changes exhibitions. Guess I’ll need to visit more often.