Graffiti Painting made by Brazilian artist Eduardo Cobra. The artist have a passion for vintage images. His aim is to preserve the historical aspect and to evoke a certain cultural memory which evokes certain emotions, he says. This painting is located in Chelsea (Manhattan), a short walk to where the original photo was taken decades ago by Alfred Eisenstaedt, whom titled it VJ Day in Times Square.

Through the image we can perceive the combination of old and new; the mix of a vintage iconic photo and the vivid colored-hip hop feel Kobra adds to it, characteristic of his work.

I took this picture with my iPhone while taking a walk along the High Line Park. This painting is so vivid, live, color-powered that complements perfectly (or competes) with the already astonishing view of the city’s skyline this park offers.