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Michael Jerome Stewart (May 9, 1958, – September 28, 1983) was an African-American man who received recognition after his death following an arrest by New York City Transit Police for writing graffiti in soft-tip marker or using an aerosol can on a New York City Subway wall at the First Avenue station.
Sep 16, 2013 · Aspiring artist Michael Stewart died at the hands of police in the wake of an aggressive crackdown on graffiti by New York City authorities during the 1980s.
Michael James Stewart (born 26 February 1981) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a midfielder. He began his career with Manchester United and played for both Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts and Hibernian. He also played for Nottingham Forest and Charlton Athletic during his career.
Nov 1, 2019 · Hailing from Brooklyn, Black 25-year old artist Michael Stewart joined the emerging East Village art scene in 1983 when he leased his first studio in the Anderson Theater for $25 a month.
Jun 29, 2021 · One writer famously called Michael Stewart “the man nobody killed.” Today, Stewart’s death continues to inspire graffiti artists and the general public to protest police brutality and create works of art that challenge Americans to reevaluate their society.
Jul 15, 2019 · In the early 1980s, the demise of a graffiti artist in custody enraged Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring – and changed the city’s creative community for ever, writes Matt Barker.
Dec 19, 2020 · Advocates say Michael Stewart was a victim of police brutality in New York City in 1983, his family received no justice, and his case is one many draw parallels to that of George Floyd, Eric ...
