Manuel Alejandro Pulla

Credit: @the.creator._, @sulecantcook, @konartstudio, @amir.diop99

Manuel Alejandro Pulla (@the.creator._) is a visual artist from Brooklyn, NY. Read about how he is shaking up the art world with his prolific art pieces across New York City.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, I attended High School of Art & Design. I developed many of my painting skills from my illustration professor Mr. Harrington. It was the last time I would paint since. After High School, I joined the Marines and was away for several years.

10 years later, I find myself having the same enthusiasm and hunger I once had to paint. During the George Floyd protests and quarantine, where headlines everywhere ran with the “New York is dead” narrative, I wanted to do something to change this. I began painting in SoHo and making murals that visually showed how loud our voices are when we come together. Many murals later, I had the opportunity to work with Buendía Brooklyn, SoHo Renaissance Factory, meet countless artist, organizers, & emerging leaders. It’s really incredible to take in. I think this year was a catalyst in many ways, a much needed one to shift us in the right direction.

Checkout his editorial in the New York Times!

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