"Graffiti Troubles: Inside Downtown L.A.'s Vandalized High-Rises"

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Graffitists have turned an abandoned skyscraper complex in downtown Los Angeles into a global spectacle, sparking debates about urban blight and foreign investment. The graffiti, covering dozens of floors, has drawn attention for its artistic and cultural significance, with some viewing it as a landmark and others as vandalism. While some see it as a powerful commentary on the city's development, others view it as a symbol of reclaiming public space. The graffiti has led to arrests and calls for removal, but for the artists involved, it represents a new voice for the streets and a reminder of their existence in the city.
- Inside the graffiti-covered Oceanwide Plaza building in downtown L.A. The Washington Post
- 4 arrested inside vandalized downtown Los Angeles skyscraper KTLA Los Angeles
- Four more trespassing arrests made at graffitied downtown skyscraper Los Angeles Times
- Graffiti-tagged L.A. high-rise a 'worldwide issue,' police chief says NBC News
- Downtown LA's graffitied high-rises attracting more taggers KABC-TV
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