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New York graffiti mecca slash the world’s biggest writers bench 5 Pointz has fallen victim to the scourge of buffers before being demolished.

Under the cover of night the walls have been painted in white, not leaving one tag, burner or piece intact. And people are not happy:

The five-storey warehouse in Queens has been a popular gathering spot for graffiti enthusiasts and artists alike. Since 2002 it has hosted a curated selection of graffiti from artists the world over. Owner Jeff Wolkoff has defended the overnight desecration saying “I can imagine going one piece, one piece and going through hell, torture to everybody. So I said, ‘let me do it one time and and the torture one time.'” Have a look at some reactions below:


William Miller