The Buffalo Pothole Bandit visited Ithaca over the weekend, turning one of the city’s most discussed public issues into colorful tile mosaics.
Since 2022, the Buffalo Pothole Bandit has transformed sidewalk cracks and potholes into public art pieces, leaving a trail of creativity and character to city streets across the Northeast. They requested anonymity for this article, considering the nature of their work.
Drawn by Ithaca’s reputation as an artsy city with an abundance of potholes, the Pothole Bandit decided to bring their artistry to the Commons. During their recent visit to Ithaca, the Pothole Bandit completed nine pieces of art — eight embedded in sidewalk cracks as anecdotal mosaics and one filling a large pothole…