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5Pointz was a warehouse complex in Long Island City, Queens, that was transformed by graffiti into a cultural landmark. Of course, that graffiti was painted over by the warehouses\u2019 owner in 2013 \u2014 part of an effort to build luxury residencies on the location. On Monday, though, a federal judge awarded $6.75 million in damages to 21 artists whose work was wiped out. [The Washington Post<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n Here’s the story (and pictures) from the Times.<\/a> Which is, you know, the home paper for this deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From 538 Significant Digits: $6.75 million 5Pointz was a warehouse complex in Long Island City, Queens, that was transformed by graffiti into a cultural landmark. Of course, that graffiti was painted over by the warehouses\u2019 owner in 2013 \u2014 part … Continue reading