Cope2 (1968) - NYC SUBWAY CITY MAP (oeuvre unique)





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COPE2 - New York City Subway Map - 2026
Original artwork on a New York City subway map, created in September 2026.
A major figure in New York graffiti and a true legend of international Street Art, COPE2 (Fernando Carlo Jr.) has embodied the energy and authenticity of Bronx urban culture for more than four decades.
Born in 1968 in New York, he began doing graffiti in 1978 and quickly established himself as one of the movement’s leading figures. His work on New York City subway cars, his distinctive lettering, and his famous throw-ups made him one of the iconic signatures of the graffiti scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
His work gradually moved beyond the streets to reach contemporary art galleries and international private collections, without ever denying its roots.
Created in September 2026 on a New York City subway map, this work is a direct testament to that artistic legacy. The choice of medium is particularly symbolic, since the New York City subway is one of the historic birthplaces of graffiti.
The composition combines spray paint, marker, vibrant colors, layering, and the artist’s distinctive lettering.
Each work has its own composition and is an original piece, at the crossroads of New York graffiti history and contemporary art.
SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: COPE2 (Fernando Carlo Jr.)
Title: New York City Subway Map
Year: September 2026
Technique: Spray paint and marker on paper New York City subway map
Dimensions: 82 x 58 cm
Type: Original artwork
Medium: Paper
Framing: Unframed
CONDITION
Artwork sold as is, in accordance with the photographs shown.
The paper has folds and handling marks that are normal for this type of paper map. These characteristics are inherent to the nature of the medium and its use.
The overall condition is normal for a work created on this type of medium, with possible irregularities, creasing, pronounced folds, or signs of use.
No restoration has been carried out.
The artwork is offered in its current condition, with no intervention to conceal or correct any possible imperfections.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and provide an accurate view of the artwork’s condition.
Artwork sold unframed. Appropriate framing is recommended to ensure its preservation and presentation.
Seller's Story
COPE2 - New York City Subway Map - 2026
Original artwork on a New York City subway map, created in September 2026.
A major figure in New York graffiti and a true legend of international Street Art, COPE2 (Fernando Carlo Jr.) has embodied the energy and authenticity of Bronx urban culture for more than four decades.
Born in 1968 in New York, he began doing graffiti in 1978 and quickly established himself as one of the movement’s leading figures. His work on New York City subway cars, his distinctive lettering, and his famous throw-ups made him one of the iconic signatures of the graffiti scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
His work gradually moved beyond the streets to reach contemporary art galleries and international private collections, without ever denying its roots.
Created in September 2026 on a New York City subway map, this work is a direct testament to that artistic legacy. The choice of medium is particularly symbolic, since the New York City subway is one of the historic birthplaces of graffiti.
The composition combines spray paint, marker, vibrant colors, layering, and the artist’s distinctive lettering.
Each work has its own composition and is an original piece, at the crossroads of New York graffiti history and contemporary art.
SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: COPE2 (Fernando Carlo Jr.)
Title: New York City Subway Map
Year: September 2026
Technique: Spray paint and marker on paper New York City subway map
Dimensions: 82 x 58 cm
Type: Original artwork
Medium: Paper
Framing: Unframed
CONDITION
Artwork sold as is, in accordance with the photographs shown.
The paper has folds and handling marks that are normal for this type of paper map. These characteristics are inherent to the nature of the medium and its use.
The overall condition is normal for a work created on this type of medium, with possible irregularities, creasing, pronounced folds, or signs of use.
No restoration has been carried out.
The artwork is offered in its current condition, with no intervention to conceal or correct any possible imperfections.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and provide an accurate view of the artwork’s condition.
Artwork sold unframed. Appropriate framing is recommended to ensure its preservation and presentation.
