The 2026 Wynwood Art Checklist: 7 New Masterpieces You Can’t Miss This Spring

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The Wynwood street art is regularly refreshed, but 2026 feels different — George Pagan III / Unsplash

Wynwood has always been a conversation between the past and the future of street art. But as we move into the Spring 2026 season, that conversation has become a full-blown roar. The latest curatorial cycle, themed ONLY HUMAN, has brought a raw, tactile energy back to the district—prioritizing the hand-made over the digital.

If you are navigating the district this spring, you are walking through the most significant refresh in years. To ensure you don't miss the pillars of the new collection, here is your essential 2026 Wynwood checklist.

Key Takeaways: Wynwood Art 2026

The sheer volume of art in Wynwood can be overwhelming — Sieuwert Otterloo / Unsplash

• The Wait for the Light Spot: Simon Berger’s glass art is best viewed around midday when the sun hits the subway car directly, creating a shimmering, 3D effect on the fractured faces

• The Look Closer Detail: Don't just photograph the El Mac x RETNA piece from afar. Get close enough to see the individual fat cap spray lines in the portrait and the raised texture of the calligraphy

• Navigation Tip: Many of these new pieces (including Sandra Chevrier and Simon Berger) are part of the Wynwood Walls museum grounds, which is a ticketed entry. Ensure you book ahead for Spring break weekends

If you are visiting this spring, the sheer volume of art can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the ever-evolving labyrinth of the Art District, we’ve curated the definitive checklist of seven new masterpieces that define Wynwood in 2026.

1. The El Mac x RETNA Reunion / The Goldman Wall

This is the Mona Lisa of the 2025/2026 season. For the first time in over a decade, two of the most influential names in street art history—El Mac and RETNA—have reunited for a joint collaborative mural. El Mac’s signature frozen aerosol portraits are framed by RETNA’s iconic, calligraphic script. Featuring El Mac’s son as the subject, the piece is a poignant meditation on legacy and the passing of time. It is a masterclass in technical precision that anchors the entire North end of the district.

2. Simon Berger’s Fractured Glass / The Subway Car

One of the most innovative additions to the Wynwood landscape is not painted at all. Swiss artist Simon Berger has transformed the iconic on-site subway car into a hauntingly beautiful gallery of fractured glass. Using a hammer to strike reinforced glass, Berger creates hyper-realistic portraits out of the shatter patterns. The way these faces catch the light changes with every step you take, making it the most interactive and fragile piece currently on display.

3. Cryptik’s Sanskrit Façade

Located on a prominent exterior façade, the work of Cryptik offers a moment of meditative calm amidst the visual noise of the district. His mural blends ancient Sanskrit-influenced calligraphy with intricate, mandala-like geometric patterns. It is designed to alter perceptions of reality, and standing before its repetitive, ritualistic rhythm is as close to a spiritual experience as you can get in a neighborhood built on spray paint.

4. Seth’s Childhood & Displacement

French artist Seth (Globepainter) continues his world-renowned narrative on the ONLY HUMAN theme. His mural depicts a faceless child looking into a vibrant, swirling portal of color, contrasting the simple vulnerability of the figure with the overwhelming complexity of the world. It’s a soft, evocative piece that captures the universal human experience of wonder and displacement—a must-see for those who appreciate street art with a heavy emotional core.

5. Joe Iurato’s Miniature Narratives

Look down! While most of Wynwood is about bigger-is-better, Joe Iurato focuses on the intimate. His contribution to the current cycle includes his signature hand-cut, hand-painted wooden figures placed strategically throughout the park. These small-scale stencils depict quiet, human moments—a child playing, a figure reflecting—bridging the gap between street art and site-specific sculpture. Part of the fun is the scavenger hunt aspect of finding them tucked into corners and crevices.

6. Sandra Chevrier’s Cages / Goldman Gallery Exterior

Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier has brought her world-famous Cages series to a massive scale this season. Her portraits of women are layered with fragments of comic-book imagery, specifically focusing on the masks and identities imposed on us by society. The contrast between the delicate, realistic eyes of the subjects and the frantic, superhero energy of the comic strips creates a tension that is impossible to ignore.

7. Persue’s BunnyKitty Apocalypse

For fans of character-driven street art, Persue (Dave Ross) has taken his beloved BunnyKitty character into a new, darker territory for 2026. The mural depicts a Neo-Graffiti session where characters inhabit a vibrant, slightly apocalyptic urban landscape. It’s a bridge between the whimsical 90s skateboard culture and the contemporary dark fiction aesthetic, proving that street art can be both playful and profoundly complex.

Experience the Story Behind the Paint

Discover the stories behind the walls of Wynwood — Ronnie Overgoor / Unsplash

Walking through Wynwood is one thing; understanding the rivalries, the techniques, and the history of the artists is another. If you want to dive deeper than the surface of the paint, our Wynwood Art walking tour is your perfect companion.

Our GPS-synced guide doesn't just give you directions; it tells you the stories of the artists and ensures you don't miss those hidden rooftop entries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wynwood Walls

The best way to see the Wynwood Murals is on foot, with Drives & Detours Wynwood walking tour — Jairo Gonzalez / Unsplash

• What Is the Best Way To See the New Wynwood Murals in 2026?

  The most effective way to see the new masterpieces is on foot, starting from the north end of NW 2nd Ave and working your way south and west. Because many of the 2026 pieces include AR and solar elements, a guided experience that explains the tech and the timing is highly recommended.

• Do You Have To Pay To See the Art in Wynwood?

  While the Wynwood Walls is a ticketed outdoor museum, over 90% of the art in the district is located on public streets and is free to view. All seven masterpieces on our 2026 checklist are accessible to the public for free.

• How Often Do the Murals in Wynwood Change?

  Major refreshes happen annually, primarily leading up to Art Basel in December and the Spring season. In 2026, the district has seen a significant shift toward kinetic and digital-integrated art, meaning the landscape changes not just year-to-year, but hour-to-hour based on the light.

• What Is the ONLY HUMAN Theme in Wynwood?

  Curated by Jessica Goldman Srebnick for the 2025 / 2026 cycle, ONLY HUMAN explores what remains uniquely human in an era of rapid AI and technological growth. The murals prioritize hand-carved, hand-painted, and tactile techniques.

• Where Is the El Mac and RETNA Mural Located?

  The reunion mural is a focal point of the Wynwood Walls museum area. It is specifically located near the central plaza and is easily identifiable by RETNA’s large-scale script framing a central portrait.

• Is Wynwood Safe To Walk at Night?

  Yes. While the main thoroughfares of NW 2nd Ave are vibrant and well-lit with plenty of security, many of these murals are best viewed during daylight hours to capture the full color and detail. After dark, the district shifts its focus to the nightlife and restaurant scene.