Description

BENNY CRUZ – New York x7

Artist: BENNY CRUZ
Medium: Mixed Media on Authentic NYC Subway Map (Posca Markers)
Dimensions: 24 × 36 in
Year: 2024
Price: $2,500 USD

New York x7 by Benny Cruz is a love letter to the city that never sleeps — a layered graffiti-style homage painted directly on an authentic New York City MTA subway map. Seven repetitions of the phrase “NEW YORK” cascade down the composition in vivid colors — black, pink, blue, red, yellow, green, and magenta — each echoing the rhythm, chaos, and energy of the metropolis itself.

By reclaiming the subway map as both surface and symbol, Cruz bridges urban infrastructure and fine art, turning a tool of navigation into an artifact of culture. Every handwritten stroke vibrates with spontaneity, reflecting the pulse of graffiti walls, subway tunnels, and the voices of the city. The overlapping colors create visual noise that feels alive — a kinetic celebration of movement, identity, and creative endurance.

• Original mixed-media work on official NYC Subway Map
• Executed with Posca markers in layered graffiti typography
• Reflects Benny Cruz’s street-inspired, color-forward aesthetic
• Signed and includes certificate of authenticity

Collector’s Note:
New York x7 embodies Benny Cruz’s signature mix of authenticity and attitude — a vibrant intersection of street art, nostalgia, and New York identity, captured in pure motion and color.