Before NYC took down 5 Pointz, I got the chance to tour it with a camera. With each circle around the outside of the industrial building, more and more pieces would register with me. The quantity of pieces, and their variety, was overwhelming.
After walking around as much of the building as was possible, Meghan and I walked back to our train. We wanted to come back with more people. It was a sin to live in NYC for longer than two years and not make the trip out to Long Island City to see this place. There was a good Peruvian place right there, too.
When I heard about NYC turning 5 Pointz into a condominium, I was upset. I signed the petition, and reposted the campaign. A few months later, pictures surfaced of the now white-washed walls that used to be crammed with works of the world's greatest street artists. It was sad. It was the end of an incredibly alive and beautiful gallery.
This blog is a small way of preventing galleries like 5 Pointz from being scrubbed away. I'm passionate about it, because I like seeing street artists boldly and assertively pursue their craft.
I love the perspective you bring to these sites. Also, great pics :)
ReplyDeleteShout out to Meghan Justice for taking the pictures!
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