Fodor's Expert Review Graffiti Hall of Fame

Before street art was a respected form, an artist named Ray “Sting Ray” Rodriguez wanted to create a safe space for Harlem artists to hone their craft. Over generations, vandals, rebels, and artists alike left their artistic gems at great risk. More than 40 years later, graffiti and mural art have evolved from the underworld of subway trains to now adorn walls aboveground. Today, the Graffiti Hall of Fame lines the concrete walls of Jackie Robinson Educational Complex’s schoolyard and still welcomes locals and artists, along with photographers and fans of the medium.