Graffiti

“Banksy Mural Fetches $209K at California Auction”

“Banksy Mural Fetches $209K at California Auction”

via “Associated Press“

” A mural stenciled on the side of a Hollywood gas station five years ago by the British street artist Banksy has fetched more than $200,000 at a Beverly Hills auction.

The 9-by-8 foot “Flower Girl” artwork sold for $209,000 on Thursday at an auction that featured nearly 100 works by more than 30 artists, according to the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/1aFPMXw). The winning bid came from  . . . .”

 

“Breaking: 5 Pointz was Painted White Overnight”

“Breaking: 5 Pointz was Painted White Overnight”

by Amy Pitt via “Time Out“

“Last week, a federal judge denied an injunction to stop the demolition of the space, clearing the way for the building’s owners to begin the process of tearing it down and building condos in its place. We just didn’t think it would happen quite so soon.  We’ll have more photos and updates later, but for now, here are some snaps of the painted-over space from social media. R.I.P., 5 Pointz. . . . .”