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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Patt Morrison: Is that graffiti or art? How L.A. draws the lines

Los Angeles is a complex city with contrasting views on art and murals.
Oceanwide Plaza, a Chinese-owned skyscraper project in L.A., has been half-finished for five years, becoming a canvas for graffiti. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Two arrested outside L.A. skyscraper that taggers have covered in graffiti

Increased security measures have been implemented to address graffiti and trespassing issues at an unfinished downtown skyscraper in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department has made arrests and stepped up efforts to secure the building from trespassers and taggers. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Taxpayers to Spend $3.8M to Secure and Clean LA Towers

Taxpayers to spend $3.8 million to secure and clean graffitied Oceanwide Plaza project
City Council votes to allocate funds for property security and restoration [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Taggers graffiti 27 floors of L.A. high-rise across from Crypto.com Arena, host of Sunday's Grammy Awards

Taggers vandalized a partially completed skyscraper in downtown LA with graffiti on at least 27 floors.
The taggers gained access to the site and were able to spray paint the building for three consecutive nights. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

LA mayor terrified' of tragedy as half-built skyscraper becomes stunt magnet

The abandoned high-rise tower in downtown Los Angeles has become a target for graffiti artists and parachuting stunts, prompting city officials to take action.
The partially built $1bn Oceanwide Plaza development has been abandoned since 2019, leaving it susceptible to vandalism and drawing comparisons to ghost towers in other countries. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Clean and secure your tagged high-rise or we'll do it for you, L.A. proposes telling owner

The Los Angeles City Council is considering ordering the owners of an unfinished skyscraper to clean up the property after a series of trespassing and graffiti incidents.
If the property owners do not comply by February 17th, the city will begin its own cleanup process.
The unfinished high-rise has been described as a blight on downtown Los Angeles and a black eye on an otherwise vibrant area. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Taggers Spray Graffiti on Abandoned Oceanwide Plaza in DTLA

Taggers have vandalized the uncompleted Oceanwide Plaza project in Downtown Los Angeles with graffiti.
The Los Angeles Police Department is teaming up with City Council representatives to secure the site and remove the graffiti. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Four more trespassing arrests made at graffitied downtown skyscraper

The Los Angeles Police Department has made multiple arrests at a heavily tagged skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles.
Four individuals were arrested for trespassing at the Oceanview Plaza development. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
3 months ago
Education

Swastika graffiti found in bathroom at Long Island middle school

Antisemitic graffiti was found in a Long Island middle school, with three swastikas discovered in a boy's bathroom.
The Port Washington Union Free School District has opened an investigation into the incident and plans to take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary.
The district has zero tolerance for antisemitic behavior and is committed to preventing future incidents. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Hochul pushes plan to expand hate crimes to include graffiti, arson and rape

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for the expansion of hate crime statutes in the state to include 31 offenses, such as graffiti, arson, and rape.
The proposed expansion is in response to a rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitism, since the conflict in Gaza in October 2021. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Swastika, 'F-k Palestine' scrawled on wall at NYC school where teens rioted against Jewish teacher

Antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika and offensive language, was found at Hillcrest High School in Queens.
Lessons on hate symbols will be taught and town-hall forums will be held to address rising antisemitism in city schools. [ more ]
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Design You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
6 days ago
Graphic design

Stunning Streetart Pieces and Murals by Helio Bray

Helio Bray combines graffiti and figurative art to create striking murals and paintings. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Graphic design

Discover the Top Ten Types of Street Art - Yanko Design

Street art is a form of visual art found in public spaces, used to convey messages and enhance the beauty of public spaces.
Street art has evolved over the years, from ancient civilizations to modern movements and the integration of technology. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
Graphic design

Guerilla artist celebrates toilet cubicle graffiti as 'purest form of expression'

The Sh!t Show exhibition, curated by an anonymous artist named Karma Khazi, is a four-day multimedia exhibition in Shoreditch featuring graffiti-inspired artwork.
The exhibition includes a black door with 63 pieces of graffiti, sculptures, pub signs, canvases, and a soundtrack created at Courtyard Studios featuring Radiohead, Gaz Coombes, and The Stranglers.
Visitors are invited to contribute their own anonymous messages, drawings, and slogans to the exhibition, reflecting on the themes of free speech and cancel culture. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Downtown Commission seeks funding for new anti-graffiti department - Austin Monitor

Austin plans to create a Department of Nuisance Abatement to address graffiti issues, requesting $2 million in funding. [ more ]
Design You Trust
2 months ago
Design

Meet Fabrice Yencko, The Tattoo Artist Who Blends Irezumi and Renaissance in Modern Artistry

Fabrice Yencko is a versatile artist known for his skills in writing, painting, graffiti, tattooing, and fashion partnerships like Supreme.
His artwork blends elements of Japanese Irezumi, Renaissance battle scenes, and mythological themes, showcasing his evolution from graffiti artist to multidisciplinary artist. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Iconic Banksy 'Ghetto 4 Life' mural removed from the Bronx, headed to Connecticut

Iconic Banksy graffiti artwork removed from the Bronx to Connecticut.
Residents feel betrayed and emotional, considering the mural 'the pride of the neighborhood'. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Police investigate as vandals plaster Tube station walls with graffiti

Graffiti found in closed Kentish Town station
Investigation ongoing by British Transport Police [ more ]
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