The ongoing fight to protect the aerosol art exhibited on the exterior of the building known the world over as 5 Pointz has been dealt a crushing blow.

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The latest salvo in the ongoing battle to preserve the 5 Pointz building in Long Island City seems to be a blow against the artists who have been vehemently fighting to preserve the building as the living open-air art museum it has become.

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A campaign to gather signatures in an attempt to declare graffiti mecca and urban art education center known as 5 Pointz a landmark. You can download the application here.

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Our interview with Jonathan "Meres One" Cohen and Marie Cecile Flageul of graffiti haven 5 Pointz, discussing the uncertainty swirling around the world-renowned building and the upcoming community rally to fight for its future

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