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Urban Art

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"Downtown L.A.'s Graffiti-Covered High-Rise Tower Becomes BASE Jumping Hotspot"
arts-and-culture1 year ago

"Downtown L.A.'s Graffiti-Covered High-Rise Tower Becomes BASE Jumping Hotspot"

Abandoned high-rises covered in graffiti have become a popular tourist attraction in downtown Los Angeles, drawing crowds and sparking debate among residents and workers. The unfinished towers have become a destination for graffiti artists and BASE jumping thrill-seekers, despite city officials' efforts to rein in the taggers and vandals. The city is considering spending $3 million to install a fence around the buildings and clear debris, as the graffiti towers continue to draw visitors and spark discussions about urban development and financial struggles.

"Graffiti Troubles: Inside Downtown L.A.'s Vandalized High-Rises"
arts-and-culture1 year ago

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

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.