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New buyers of downtown LA's Oceanwide Plaza—often called the graffiti towers—must tackle graffiti removal first, with cleanup possibly costing hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars; experts describe chemical stripping for concrete or glass-bead blasting for paint on glass, plus significant challenges on 500-foot towers and safety planning, as the $470 million sale awaits final court approval.
A 38-year-old man in London was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage after defacing Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square and was later arrested on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action, potentially the first such arrest since a High Court ruled the government’s ban on the group unlawful; the Home Office has permission to appeal. The graffiti branded Churchill a “Zionist war criminal” and included calls like “Free Palestine,” with responsibility claimed by the group Free the Filton 24. The statue has been vandalised before during protests and other campaigns.
A resident reports white spray paint markings on light poles in Back Bay, sparking a discussion about city maintenance, graffiti, and community involvement, with some humor and speculation about underground signaling and secret lairs.
A homeless man in Melbourne has been charged with the brutal murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, with the crime scene revealing disturbing details including decapitation and graffiti on the victims' home. The suspect, Ross Judd, was arrested after being found covered in blood at a nearby location, and police are investigating possible links between the graffiti and the murders.
Banksy's latest graffiti artwork, featuring a lighthouse with the phrase 'I want to be what you saw in me,' has been confirmed to be located on Rue Félix Fregier in Marseille, France, and continues his tradition of mysterious, politically charged street art.
Banksy posted an image of a new street art piece in Marseille, depicting a shadow of a bollard transformed into a lighthouse with the quote 'I want to be what you saw in me,' possibly located in Rue Felix Fregier. The artwork has sparked interest due to Banksy's fame and the location's graffiti history, with some clues pointing to local and international graffiti influences.
A 102-year-old man in Oakland, California, was ordered by city officials to remove graffiti from his fence or face thousands of dollars in fines. Victor Silva Sr., who has lived in his home for 80 years, received a violation citation, prompting his family to call the situation "absurd." Despite his age and physical limitations, Silva Sr. used to paint over the graffiti himself, but now relies on his son for help. The family also faces challenges with crime in the area, including break-ins and difficulty reaching emergency services. After media attention, a city inspector offered to cancel the citation.
Oceanwide Plaza, a billion-dollar luxury skyscraper project in downtown Los Angeles, failed to materialize as intended due to financial and legal issues, leaving the towers unfinished and empty for five years. Recently, the abandoned towers have gained attention as a symbol of street art, with graffiti artists covering the windows with their work, turning the once aspirational project into a canvas for underground creativity.
Abandoned high-rises covered in graffiti have become a popular tourist attraction in downtown Los Angeles, drawing crowds and sparking debate among residents and workers. The unfinished towers have become a destination for graffiti artists and BASE jumping thrill-seekers, despite city officials' efforts to rein in the taggers and vandals. The city is considering spending $3 million to install a fence around the buildings and clear debris, as the graffiti towers continue to draw visitors and spark discussions about urban development and financial struggles.
The Oceanwide Plaza luxury development in Los Angeles has become a canvas for graffiti artists after being left vacant and half-finished since 2019. The city is debating what to do with the towers, with some suggesting demolition and others proposing completion for public housing. The L.A. City Council has voted to have the buildings cleaned and secured, with the bill potentially reaching $4 million, but the bankrupt developer may not comply. Billionaire developer Rick Caruso criticizes the city's handling of the situation and blames it on dependency on Chinese money and weak policies. Mayor Karen Bass has not responded to requests for comment.
Unfinished tower blocks in Los Angeles have become a hotspot for vandals, graffiti artists, and BASE jumping thrill-seekers, costing the LAPD 3,000 hours of police time. The towers, which have been covered in graffiti and attracted 18 arrests since February 1, are being monitored 24/7 by police patrols. Efforts are underway to recoup the costs of the extra policing, and the LA City Council will consider a motion to spend $3 million on installing a new fence and hiring private security guards to alleviate the pressure on the police force.
Two thrill seekers parachuted from the roof of an abandoned and graffiti-covered billion-dollar skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, prompting the city to demand action from the developers to secure the property. The Oceanwide Plaza complex, left unfinished for five years, has become a playground for trespassers and graffiti taggers, leading to increased police patrols and arrests. The city has given the developers a deadline to clean the property, or else the city will take matters into its own hands and send them the bill.
The LAPD has spent over 3,000 hours providing security at an abandoned construction site in Downtown LA, straining their already understaffed resources. The site has attracted vandals and street artists, leading to numerous arrests. The City Council is considering allocating over $3 million for security improvements, with hopes of recovering the costs from the bankrupt property owner. Construction at the Oceanwide project was suspended in 2019, leading to lawsuits against various entities involved. City officials have struggled to contact representatives of the property owner to enforce safety improvements.
BASE jumpers were caught on video parachuting from the top of the Oceanwide Plaza skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, prompting concerns about safety and property security. The unfinished development has been plagued by graffiti and trespassing, leading to calls for the owners to clean up the site. The city council has ordered the owners to secure the property and clear debris from public areas, with a deadline set for compliance. If the owners fail to act, the city will initiate the cleanup process.
A parachuter was seen jumping from a graffiti-covered high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles, prompting the city to demand that the property be cleaned up or face the city doing it and sending them the bill. The mayor expressed concern over the danger posed by the unfinished condos and the need for extra police patrols, while multiple arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism on the property.