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.
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 complex was first established in 1993 as a showcase for artists.
Artist Jonathan Cohen started curating the work in 2001.
Artists from all over the world have painted on the building's walls.
Now it's a destination for tourists from around the world.
Some art is political.
There are plenty of pop culture references.
'The X-Men' make an appearance.
So does Batman.
Artists left their mark on this wall.
There have been many of them over the years.
Below their tags is the massive wall of color.
Crowds of tourists gather and snap pictures.
Everywhere you turn, you'll see something incredible.
You may even catch an artist working on his latest creation.
Some of the faces on the walls are breathtaking. This is Tupac Shakur.
An incredible level of detail.
It's hard to believe this was done with a can of spray paint.
And that this isn't a painted canvas.
As you walk along, you'll see respect for art history.
That's a shoutout to Salvador Dalí.
Alongside some seriously loud colors.
It's a building rich in modern street art.
And history.
And style.
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.
Now read about one of the biggest mysteries in the art world.
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