Graffiti Flourishes Across Pandemic-Era New York
Channels Television Updated December 20, 2020 In this file photo taken on February 22, 2006, the 7 Train passes by the 5 Pointz Building in Long Island City, Queens, New York. PHOTO: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP Graffiti is part of New York’s history for over 50 years — is flourishing during the coronavirus pandemic, a sign of decadence for some, but vitality for others. As dusk becomes nightfall, graffiti artist Saynosleep takes a quick look around and then gets to work on a luxury store closed since it was looted in June during protests over George Floyd’s death. “If you’re not pa...