All over New York’s sidewalks and sewers, colored markings hide in plain sight, telling construction crews where to dig and creating accidental art.
Behind the Mysterious Symbols Spray-Painted on Our Streets
All over New York’s sidewalks and sewers, colored markings hide in plain sight, telling construction crews where to dig and creating accidental art.
By Michael Kimmelman and Tom Wilson
Monday, August 24, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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