Tag: Layqa Nuna Yawar
Layqa Nuna Yawar street art tackles everyday issues like race, society, community and he specializes in bringing migrant issues to light in the public art sphere. Originally born and raised in Ecuador, Layqa Nuna Yawar (Lunar New Year) is currently based out of Newark, New Jersey and several of his greatest work can be found in his city.
Crowned With Murals O+ Positive Festival 2018 Content and images by: Caressa Losier Thanks to the O Positive Festival, new murals in Kingston, NY are popping up almost…
New Jersey’s Ghanaian mural Nana by Newark-based artist Layqa Nuna Yawar symbolizes the city’s growing Ghanaian community. Yawar, also known as Lunar New Year, is a well-known Jersey-based…
“Kingston Street Art Reigns” An Ulster County Vision Content and images by: Caressa Losier Kingston murals are a perfect example of what happens when small town comfort meets high-energy…
“New Work in Newark” Home of the Longest Mural Content and images by: Caressa Losier This is Newark. Yes, it’s the beautiful city of Newark in New Jersey’s Essex…
“#MelanatedMurals” Because Melanin is Magical Content and images by: Caressa Losier When’s the last time you stumbled upon a few good melanated murals? In some cities, Black street art…