5 POINTS

     

This weekend, artists from the 5 Points, graffiti landmark in Long Island City, were awarded a 6.7 million settlement for the destruction of their work by a real estate developer. The ruling upholds the Visual Artist Rights Act that protects artists works in public places.      I have been documenting the walls for well over a decade, and, like everyone else, was stunned and saddened by the loss. It was internationally known and served as a major tourist destination from early on. Here is a small sampling from those years... Streetside 2007 a favorite photo-op spot space is the place, and artists from around the world would sign up for a spot. Winter in the courtyard/loading dock last visit, Winter 2013 all photos ©Ken Brown