This piece of street art in Harlem, New York City is the subject of some debate as to the identity of the artist. Some say it’s a Bansky, while others claim it is a CBO.

I think it looks like a Bansky, but what the hell do I know?

What do you think?

This post is part of the UpTake Public Art Series. If you see an interesting piece of public art, snap a picture and send it in. We’ll feature it on UpTake!

We’ve been inspired! This series usually showcases various pieces of commissioned public art, and we’ll continue to do so, but for the next few weeks we’re going to look at some awesome street art, too.

Photo: Paul Lowry via Flickr

Senegalese grilled tillapia and couscous

When I first embarked on the Taste of Harlem food and cultural tour last year, I was overwhelmed with the array of distinct cultures, art, history and food that this storied Manhattan neighborhood boasts.  The tour guided me through meals and places that I never would have tasted or glimpsed on my own. It was like peeking into a secret world of  food and culture that only some are privileged to witness.  So  this year, I  decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary by taking my husband along for the ride.

A Harlem brownstone

Dig into an enticing array of gastric delights during the Taste of Harlem Food and Cultural tour.  There’s no more memorable way to experience New York than to eat your way through it and this tour provides a detailed exploration of Harlem eateries.  The three hour tour features six restaurants, a historic bed and breakfast, shops and landmarks that reflect Harlem’s storied history. The tour kicks off at Amy Ruth’s, the legendary southern-style restaurant where guests are treated to fluffy biscuits and buttermilk-battered chicken wings while classic R&B music plays in the background. Read More »

A painting featured during ArtCrawl Harlem

Soho and Chelsea may grab all the attention when it comes to New York’s art scene but Harlem boasts a vibrant array of galleries and museums, minus the crowds.   Artcrawl Harlem rounds up some of these art discoveries with a three and half- hour trolley tour that supplies historical background and a reception with food and live music at the end of the tour. For its second year, the Artcrawl focuses on East Harlem galleries and Spanish Harlem history.  If you’ve ever tried to explore Manhattan landmarks in an afternoon, you know that New York’s long stretches of streets and sprawling layout don’t make it easy.  Artcrawl Harlem’s trolley tour gives you easy with 30-minute trolley stops at 5-7 galleries and art spaces, giving you time to actually peruse the art without worrying about parking or schedules. Read More »