Tag Archive: 5Pointz

As Legal Graffiti Disappears

The masked artist hovering over the Bronx sidewalk is but a phantom. The cinder block wall on West Farms Road near East 172nd Street, which for years was a gallery of graffiti murals, is… Continue reading

Graffiti No More at New York City’s 5 Pointz

Queens’ graffiti mecca is no more. The extensive aerosol art on 5 Pointz — an internationally renowned haven for urban artists — was quitely painted white early Tuesday morning. The Davis St. building… Continue reading

Mickey Boston and Regimental Oneton – The Krylon / Graffiti Music

This video [filmed at the legendary landmark 5 Pointz in New York City] is a tribute to graffiti, graff legends, and the old school paint of choice: Krylon! Cope 2, Meres are some of… Continue reading

Meres goes to his Room – 5 Pointz / NYC Street Art

Meres is a super special individual that has one of the biggest artistic hearts, and a giving soul. He has been running 5 Pointz for many years, and the work that he has… Continue reading

Graffiti Artists Ready To Fight To Save Iconic ’5Pointz’ Building / Graffiti New York City

NEW YORK  — A battle is brewing to save an iconic building in Queens. It’s cool and colorful, but it soon may be condemned. The landmark covered with graffiti art could face the… Continue reading

Artists howl as developer moves to tear down Long Island City graffiti palace 5Pointz / Graffiti Mecca

Long Island City artists are demanding a local panel block a plan to tear down a world-renowned graffiti mecca to make way for a luxury housing project. G & M Realty intends to… Continue reading