Street Art Sanctuary at Risk for Demolition
5Pointz, an old abandoned factory in Queens, is one of New York City's greatest and most interesting attractions.
Graffiti artist have been tagging (painting graffiti) this building legally for the last 20 years, the entire thing is covered in beautiful works of art.
Sadly, this building is scheduled for demolition in 2013 and is to replaced by a luxury high-rise apartment complex.
Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much chance of saving the building.
Many artists and culture lovers are super bummed about the demolition of this unorthodox "art gallery" being trashed as if it had no value.
What are your thoughts?
5Pointz, an old abandoned factory in Queens, is one of New York City's greatest and most interesting attractions.
Graffiti artist have been tagging (painting graffiti) this building legally for the last 20 years, the entire thing is covered in beautiful works of art.
Sadly, this building is scheduled for demolition in 2013 and is to replaced by a luxury high-rise apartment complex.
Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much chance of saving the building.
Many artists and culture lovers are super bummed about the demolition of this unorthodox "art gallery" being trashed as if it had no value.
What are your thoughts?
Photo by Drew Stefani
"5pointz graffiti warehouse" Photo by Aaron-H
Photo by Pelle Sten
Photo by Peter Bihr
"Techno Owl" Photo by Robert Francis
Source posted by Michelle
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