For many years, street art was viewed as less serious and far less investment-worthy than traditional gallery art. Paying a six-figure sum for a work that originated on a concrete wall seemed unthinkable to many collectors, while street art itself was often associated with something temporary or rebellious rather than collectible.
Today, that perception has changed dramatically. Works by iconic street artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Banksy command record-breaking prices at major auctions and are increasingly included in prestigious private collections. Against this backdrop, Mitchell Schorr’s art has gained growing recognition for its unique blend of street culture, nostalgia, and fine art aesthetics. One of his most distinctive art objects is currently on sale, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors and investors alike.
Street art as an investment category
The rise of street art in the investment world did not happen overnight. During the 1970s and 1980s, artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring brought the visual language and energy of the streets into galleries and museums, reshaping public perception of what contemporary art could be.
Their work challenged the exclusivity of the traditional art establishment and proved that art created outside conventional institutions could carry both cultural and financial value. Later, Banksy transformed street art into a global phenomenon, further solidifying its position in the high-end art market. Today, street art is regularly featured by leading auction houses and continues to attract serious investor attention.
About Mitchell Schorr’s art
The art of Mitchell Schorr occupies a distinctive place within contemporary American street art. A New York-based muralist and painter, Schorr combines formal artistic training with the raw visual language of urban culture. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University, Ithaca College, the New York Academy of Art, and the De Medici Institute in Florence, yet chose city streets, fences, and walls as his primary canvas.
His signature series, “Da Race,” has become strongly associated with American nostalgia and pop culture imagery. Schorr’s works have attracted significant institutional and collector interest over the years. In 2014, the Detroit Institute of Arts acquired his Ice Cream Truck painting for its permanent collection, and in 2017, he was invited to paint “Da Race” live during Rockefeller Center’s 70th anniversary celebration.
“Da Race on Wheels”: a one-of-a-kind moving art object
Among the most recognizable works in Mitchell Schorr’s art portfolio is “Da Race on Wheels,” an art van created in collaboration with Fine Art Shippers in 2021.
The van transforms Schorr’s signature imagery into a fully mobile artwork, featuring his iconic racecars and nostalgic Mister Softee-inspired ice cream truck motifs. Over the years, the vehicle traveled across dozens of US states, bringing contemporary art directly to communities and emphasizing the idea of art without boundaries.
Now offered for sale, “Da Race on Wheels” represents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique piece that merges street art, Americana, and contemporary cultural storytelling into a single collectible object.