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Since the M.T.A. doesn’t appreciate the historical significance of the subway graffiti movement and in most cases refuses to even acknowledge it, this new “unsanctioned project” that utilizes the “camouflage of design to lend stature and authority to the Writer’s Bench at 149th St and Grand Concourse” is not only fitting, but in many cases necessary. Artists Erik Burke and Yale Wolf have been putting up faux SubTalk posters in stations and even installed a plaque at the legendary Writer’s Bench, the focal point for graffiti artists during the early years where they would meet up to compare notes, trade flicks, swap stories, and show off blackbooks. The illegal, but educational campaign is an interesting method to recapture and broadcast such an important piece of New York City history.
Artists Honor Graffiti History With Plaque, Mock MTA Posters
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4 Responses to “Artists Honor Graffiti History With Plaque, Mock MTA Posters”
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Why is it so hard for the MTA to turn a profit? I remember when the MTA was caught a few years ago keeping two sets of books, one to show the public and a secret version showing they had a surplus of cash. So why would I believe the MTA now? I have lived in New York since 2001 since then the only noticeable difference I have seen in the subways are the led signs on the L line, the elimination of the token, the fare hikes up to soon to be $2.50 and the elimination of tellers. So where does all of the MTA’s money go? I think the MTA board should be made to go the way of Rick Wagoner. In this new economic reality can we continue to fund this type of ruthless corruption? My answer is no if you feel the same way contact you representative. It only takes a few minutes to jot off an email to say Charles Rangel and that email will do more than a lifetime of talking to people that can’t do anything about it.
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I formed an LLC a few years ago when I saw The amount of money being wasted by acid etch graffiti. I know that a law has passed to invade the privacy of craft people who buy Etch cream. The latest coating system that I have developed cost around 25 cents per square foot I have read about the $200,000 that was wasted on the FLAMING WINDSHIELD WIPER . When I had my EUREKA moment I decided to send an E-MAIL to Mayor Bloomberg…………..No responce. I dont live in New York, I dont have that kind of money, I live in DELAWARE the CHEMICAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
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