Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-15-2020
Graduation Year
2021
Abstract
In 2002, developer Jerry Wolkoff invited aerosol artists to transform a series of dilapidated warehouse buildings that he owned in Long Island City, New York. Among those was distinguished aerosol artist Jonathan Cohen, enlisted as the curator to turn the warehouse into an exhibition space for artists and fill the walls with aerosol art. The site became known as “5Pointz,” to represent the confluence of the five NYC boroughs and attracted global attention for aerosol art, drawing thousands of daily visitors and significant media coverage.
This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on March 15, 2020. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above.
Recommended Citation
Merritt, Libby, "Graffiti Gains Recognized Stature in Multi-Million Dollar Victory for Artists" (2020). AELJ Blog. 230.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/aelj-blog/230
