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We Were Stunned At New York City's Incredible Street Art Mecca A look down the long wall and you know this building is special.A look down the long wall and you know this building is special.
The 200,000-square-foot warehouse is home to 5 Pointz, a mecca of street art.The 200,000-square-foot warehouse is home to 5 Pointz, a mecca of street art. The name is supposed to signify the five boroughs of New York City.The name is supposed to signify the five boroughs of New York City. The complex was first established in 1993 as a showcase for artists.The complex was first established in 1993 as a showcase for artists.
Artist Jonathan Cohen started curating the work in 2001.Artist Jonathan Cohen started curating the work in 2001. Artists from all over the world have painted on the building's walls.Artists from all over the world have painted on the building's walls.
Now it's a destination for tourists from around the world.Now it's a destination for tourists from around the world. Some art is political.Some art is political.
There are plenty of pop culture references.There are plenty of pop culture references. 'The X-Men' make an appearance.'The X-Men' make an appearance.
So does Batman.So does Batman. Artists left their mark on this wall.Artists left their mark on this wall.
There have been many of them over the years.There have been many of them over the years. Below their tags is the massive wall of color.Below their tags is the massive wall of color.
Crowds of tourists gather and snap pictures.Crowds of tourists gather and snap pictures. Everywhere you turn, you'll see something incredible.Everywhere you turn, you'll see something incredible.
You may even catch an artist working on his latest creation.You may even catch an artist working on his latest creation. Some of the faces on the walls are breathtaking. This is Tupac Shakur.Some of the faces on the walls are breathtaking. This is Tupac Shakur.
An incredible level of detail.An incredible level of detail. It's hard to believe this was done with a can of spray paint.It's hard to believe this was done with a can of spray paint.
And that this isn't a painted canvas.And that this isn't a painted canvas. As you walk along, you'll see respect for art history.As you walk along, you'll see respect for art history.
That's a shoutout to Salvador Dalí.That's a shoutout to Salvador Dalí. Alongside some seriously loud colors.Alongside some seriously loud colors.
It's a building rich in modern street art.It's a building rich in modern street art. For now, the artists will continue to work the walls of 5 Pointz.For now, the artists will continue to work the walls of 5 Pointz.
As long as they have their one legal place to show off their best creations.As long as they have their one legal place to show off their best creations. Now read about one of the biggest mysteries in the art world.Now read about one of the biggest mysteries in the art world.