Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Graffiti was part of a cultural movement that gave voice to artists with something to say and nowhere else to say it. Today it's an embraced global art form. But its roots? Right here in the five boroughs.In this excerpt from our new longform video series, episode host Fran Tirado meets up with graffiti tour guide Christine Fiala of Like a Local Tours and artist Caty Wooley in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where they discuss graffiti's legacy in New York City. Discover more and plan your trip at foundedbynyc.com About the series: "Founded By NYC: From Times Square to the World” explores how NYC has shaped culture worldwide—while having been shaped itself by the people and communities who have called it home throughout its history. It’s part of #NYCtourism's commemoration of New York City’s 400th anniversary this year. #NYC400
Graffiti was part of a cultural movement that gave voice to artists with something to say and nowhere else to say it. Today it's an embraced global art form. But its roots? Right here in the five boroughs.In this excerpt from our new longform video series, episode host Fran Tirado meets up with graffiti tour guide Christine Fiala of Like a Local Tours and artist Caty Wooley in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where they discuss graffiti's legacy in New York City. Discover more and plan your trip at foundedbynyc.com About the series: "Founded By NYC: From Times Square to the World” explores how NYC has shaped culture worldwide—while having been shaped itself by the people and communities who have called it home throughout its history. It’s part of #NYCtourism's commemoration of New York City’s 400th anniversary this year. #NYC400
