If you’ve taken the 7 train to Queens then you’ve seen the dizzying graffiti collage at 5 Pointz Aerosol Art Center, the largest legal, curated tag spot in New York City. Artists from all over the world travel to Long Island City to exhibit their skills on the 20o,000-square-foot factory complex. Inside, Crane Studios offers workspace to artists of all kinds for around $600/month. Sadly, some studios in the larger building were shut down last year after a fire escape collapsed, but the exterior is still an ever evolving mural, a defining feature of the up-and-coming arts district of LIC, and a must-see for any arts enthusiasts.
To visit, get off at Court Square and walk to Jackson Ave & Davis St (23 St.), across from MOMA’s PS-1 museum. Check out this interview about 5 Pointz with curator, Mendes One:
