SOUTH END ART WALK
Featuring the Underground at Inkblock
With hidden parks, quiet corners, and iconic brownstones Boston’s South End has long been considered one of the most beautiful and creative neighborhoods in Boston. It doesn’t just have art throughout the neighborhood, it feels like its art itself. The beautiful buildings give the neighborhood an iconic visual quality enhanced with incredible restaurants, businesses and organizations such as Boston Center for the Arts, but also Galleries and the SoWa Studios that have made it the destination it is today.
Although we might be inclined to think that with the history of the neighborhood the inclusion of public art is a recent development it really isn’t. Some of the art on this tour goes all the way back to the 80’s such as “Wales,” with some of the newer pieces placed over the last few years. This art walk explores Boston’s South End as a beautiful historical neighborhood punctuated by public art that doesn't just commemorate our local history but also reflects on the contemporary vision for the evolving neighborhood and city, and how art is able to reimagine public spaces.
One of the newest installations Underground at Ink Block was created in 2017 and features work that was installed in three different years, in 2017, 2019 and most recently in 2020. Situated just below the overpass it showcases 24 different installations by local and international artists. This project was created by an incredible group of national and international artists, was produced in partnership with Reebok, and National Development, and curated by Street Theory. This represents an ambitious and engaging avenue for people looking to experience art that is contemporary, evocative and en plain air.
This Art Walk is easy to access on public transportation. It is a 1/4 mile walk on foot over the James Kelly Bridge from the Broadway T Station on the Red Line, and about 1/2 mile from the Back Bay T station on the Orange line (walking to 90 Traveler Street/the Inblock Underground Art Park).
Please keep in mind as you tour that the city is a busy place with people from all walks of life. It is up to you to be careful as you walk around. Please respect the neighborhood(s) and the people who live and work there, and have a safe visit.
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ART WALK STATS
Map Updated March, 2025
Total Distance: Approx 2 Miles/ 1.6 kilometers
Estimated Time: 30 min - 1hr. Depending on your pace.
Neighborhood: South Boston
Closest Subway: Broadway Station, Red Line (1/4 of a mile from Broadway Station. Walk over the James M. Kelly Bridge)
Street Address: 90 Traveler Street
Food: Check out Boston Eater for some ideas.
ART WORK LIST
Artist information, website, and IG handle included where available
“Sacred Journey” Genaro Ortega, 2019 (@gofive) On two sides of the container.
“For Giving For Getting” Matthew Zaremba, 2019 ( @matthewzaremba / matthewzaremba.com )
“Cranes in the Sky” Victor Quiñonez, 2019 ( @Marka_27 / marka27.com )
“untitled” Douglas Hoekzema 2017 ( @hoxxoh / elhoxxoh.com )
“untitled” Iker Muro ( @murOne / murone.net )
“Holy Mackerel” Percy Fortini-Wright, 2017 ( @percyfortiniwright / percyfortiniwright.com )
“Be More Human” by @ewokmskhm 2017
“Untitled” Upendo Taylor-Watts, 2017 ( @upendo_ / upendoart.com )
“Up and Under” Silvia Lopez Chavez, 2019 ( @silvialopezchavez / silvialopezchavez.com )
“Untitled” Upendo Taylor-Watts, 2017 ( @upendo_ / upendoart.com ).
“Untitled” Sagie Vangelina De La Cruz ( @rastagrandpa / rastagrandpa.com )
“Nevertheless” by Thy Doan, 2017 ( @thydoan / www.thydoan.com )
“Untitled” Rob Gibbs, 2017 ( @problak / problak.com )
“Untitled” Victor Quiñonez, 2017 ( @Marka_27 / marka27.com )
“Untitled” David Sepulveda, 2017 ( @domrimx / donrimx.com )
“Love” by Cey Adams, 2017 ( @officialceyadams / ceyadams.com )
“Untitled” Dana Woulfe, 2019 ( @danawoulfe / danawoulfe.com )
“Surya” Sneha Shrestha, 2017 ( @imagine876 / imagine876.com )
“No Weapon Formed Against Thee Shall Prosper” by Cey Adams ( @officialceyadams / (ceyadams.com ), Victor Quiñonez (@marka_27 / Street Theory ), Rob Gibbs ( @problak / problak.com ), and Rob Stull ( @robstull / robstull.com ), @iamwetpaint 2020.
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Rob Gibbs and Victor Quiñones, 2020 (@problak /problak.com, @Marka_27 / Street Theory )
“Choice” Greg Lamarche, 2019 ( @gregbfb / greglamarche.com ) Abstract with eyes.
“Untitled” Vyal Reyes, 2017 ( @vyalone / street-theory )
“Untitled” Soraya Marquez, 2017 ( @indie184 / indie184.com ) On Pillars.
“Underground at Inkblock” by Steez Design, 2017 ( @steezmagazine / steezdesign.com )
“Whales” by Ron Deziel,1998. On the side of Planet Storage
"Beyond King Tut" by Heidi Schork and the Mayor's Mural Crew. @mayorsmuralcrew Designed by Bobby Zabin. 2022. Corner of Perry St and Harrison St
"Untitled red, black and blue squares murals" by Joe Taveras. (joetaverasart.com )
“Reflect the Times” by Genaro Ortega (@gofive), Reina Quinonez, Namie Talbot-Gomez, Devon Lewis-Thompson, 2017
“Solar Flowers” in Partnership with Smartflower. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. 41 Berkley St. Corner of Berkley Street and Tremont Street.
“Tree of Life Mosaic” Mckinley School. 90 Warren Ave. Next to entrance.
“Mel King: Love is the Question and the Answer” McKinley School Mural by students, teachers and local artists. Corner of Warren & Dartmouth St.
"West Canton Street Child” by Kahlil Gibran, 1992. In James Hayes Park. Corner of Warren Ave and West Canton Street
“Harriet Tubman Memorial Step on Board” by Fern Cunningham, 1999. At far end of Harriet Tubman Park and Memorial ( tubmanboston.org )
“Emancipation” by Meta Warrick Fuller, 1913. Large sculpted pillar in the center of Harriet Tubman Park ( tubmanboston.org )
“Betances Mosaic Mural” by Lilli Ann Rosenberg, 1979. 640 Tremont Street. In the Plaza.
“Souledad” by Victor Quiñones, 2022 ( @marka_27 / Street Theory ) 1701 Washington St.
