Public Art & Exhibits

Fat Boy

By Leonard Ursachi

York Street at Adams Street

Fat Boy, installed in Dumbo in 2022, is by long time Dumbo-based artist Leonard Ursachi. One of Ursachi’s ‘bunker’ sculptures, itcontains three recessed, mirrored ‘windows’—referencing a bunker’s embrasures—insert into the form of a classical western cherub, or putto. Fat Boy’s title refers to the WWII atomic bombs, Little Boy and Fat Man. With its twin references to eros and war, Fat Boy speaks to the complexities of desire and violence.

Dumbo Walls: Love Mural

By Cey Adams

Prospect Street at Adams Street

Part of the “Murals for the Movement” trio produced by Street Theory Gallery, the two-walled “Love Mural” was painted in 2021 by the legendary Cey Adams, who has a studio right here in Dumbo. This mural was a project of the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund, funded through New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, with additional support from NYC DOT Art.

Dumbo Walls: Water Game

Designed by Masaki Hanahara, hand-painted by Colossal

108 Adams Street

Inspired by toy-maker Tomy Group’s nostalgic Water Game from 1970s Japan, Japanese-born-and-Dumbo-based Masaki Hanahara blended Brooklyn inspiration with his Japanese heritage to design a mural artwork bursting with movement, color, and playful energy. Think of it as a visual ripple effect, where the structured beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics collides with the bold dynamism of NYC. This mural was handpainted by Colassal Media, and is presented by Team Dumbo with support from NYC DOT Art.

Dumbo Walls: Stefan Sagmeister + Yuko Shimizu

Jay Street underpass, between York Street and Prospect Streets

Part of the original Dumbo Walls series, these YES murals were painted in 2012. The project was presented by Team Dumbo and Two Trees Management in partnership with NYC DOT Art, Jonathan Levine Gallery, and the Wooster Collective.

Dumbo Walls: Massive Stampede

By Craig Anthony Miller

Adams Street between York Street and Prospect Street

Long time Dumbo artist Craig Anthony Miller (CAM) painted this mural in 2018 for the Dumbo Walls series, this time featuring his signature elephant and bird motifs. This mural is presented by Team Dumbo with support from NYC DOT Art.

Dumbo Walls: Always Be Mindful of Your Ability to Fly

By Craig Anthony Miller

Bar and Grill Park, York Street at Pearl Street

Part of the original Dumbo Walls series, this mural by long time Dumbo artist Craig Anthony Miller (CAM) was painted in 2012. The project was presented by Team Dumbo and Two Trees Management in partnership with NYCDOT, Jonathan Levine Gallery, and the Wooster Collective.

Dumbo Walls: Back to the Essence

By Victor “Mark27” Quinonez

195 Gold Street

Part of the “Murals for the Movement” trio produced by Street Theory Gallery, this mural by Victor “Mark27” Quinonez anchors the East side of Dumbo. This mural was a project of the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund, funded through New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, with additional support from NYC DOT Art.

Dumbo Walls: MOMO

York Street at Washington Street

Part of the original Dumbo Walls series, MOMO’s epic rainbow wall was painted in 2012. The project was presented by Team Dumbo and Two Trees Management in partnership with NYCDOT, Jonathan Levine Gallery, and the Wooster Collective.

Dumbo Walls: Standing in the Gap

By Sophia Dawson

Front Street between Pearl and Adams Streets

Part of the “Murals for the Movement” trio produced by Street Theory Gallery, this mural by Sophia Dawson is the fifth to adorn the unusual ‘Front Street Mural’ space on this DOT fence. This mural was a project of the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund, funded through New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, with additional support from NYC DOT Art.

Dumbo Walls: Heritage I & II

By Apolo Torres

Pearl Street Underpass between York Street and Prospect Streets

Brazilian-based muralist Apolo Torres came to Dumbo in 2019, in partnership with Brasil Summerfest, and created these two murals – pairing his experiences in Dumbo with his hometown inspiration. This mural is presented by Team Dumbo with support from NYC DOT Art.

Custom Shade Umbrellas

By Liz Collins

Team Dumbo commissioned Dumbo-based textile artist Liz Collins to create new shade umbrellas for Dumbo’s plazas. She partnered with Sunbrella to create custom fabrics for the newly renovated Dumbo Archway Plaza. These were installed in 2022, and are enjoyed to this day!

Watergate

By Casey Opstad

Dumbo Archway

For this mural, installed in 2013, Casey hand-painted 100,000 half-inch squares according to an eight-color schema inspired by the East River. The pixelated design is a nod to the digital designers of Dumbo. If all those squares were laid in a straight line, they would stretch for more than a mile!

Pedro’s Mural

By Craig Anthony Miller

73 Jay Street

Long time Dumbo-based artist, Craig Anthony Miller (CAM) has held a long mural residency on Pedro’s, which happens to be one of Dumbo’s oldest-running businesses. This current mural was painted in 2022.

Watertower

By Tom Fruin

20 Jay Street roof, viewable from the street

Look up to see one of Tom Fruin’s famous “Watertower” sculptures! This colorful plexiglass water tower is located on the roof of 20 Jay Street – with vantage points from the corner of Adams and Plymouth St.

Ampersand

Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects

Corner of Jay Street and Front Street

Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, this large Ampersand anchors the corner of Jay Street and Front Street.