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Graffiti Bombings Transform Abandoned Skyscrapers into Tourist Attractions

In Los Angeles and Miami, abandoned high-rises covered in graffiti draw crowds and spark debate over street art versus vandalism.

  • Abandoned skyscrapers in Los Angeles and Miami have become canvases for graffiti artists, attracting attention and visitors.
  • The graffiti efforts, known as 'graffiti bombings,' have generated both admiration and condemnation from the public.
  • Los Angeles officials struggle to manage the situation as new graffiti appears overnight, despite constant police patrols.
  • The graffiti on the buildings has sparked a debate over the use of public space and the political statement behind the art.
  • City councils demand the removal of the graffiti, highlighting the tension between private property rights and public expression.
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