Hash Halper
American street artist
About Hash Halper
Lived 1980 – 2021 (aged 41). Hash Halper was an American graffiti artist.
Hash Halper (born Tzvi Mair Lewis; April 21, 1980 - June 11, 2021) was an American street artist. He was noted for his chalk hearts which he drew on the sidewalks of Manhattan.
Biography Halper was raised in a Modern Orthodox family in Philadelphia and Washington Heights, and was at one time enrolled at Yeshiva University. He first began producing graffiti on the streets of New York while being employed at Kossar's Bialys in 2014. In an interview for The New York Times Halper said that his initial inspiration for producing graffiti was a romantic engagement. However, after this relationship ended he continued to produce heart motifs on the walls of New York. Halper later went on to work in the arts while also being an employee of Postmates. He was arrested several times by the NYPD as a result of his artistic endeavours.
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Who was Hash Halper?
American street artist
When was Hash Halper born?
Hash Halper was born on 21 April 1980 in Philadelphia.
When did Hash Halper die?
Hash Halper died on 11 June 2021.
What was Hash Halper's occupation?
Hash Halper was a graffiti artist.
What nationality was Hash Halper?
Hash Halper was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hash Halper. https://biography.guide/hash-halper/
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