Arts & Entertainment

How A Shop In Boyle Heights Embraced Graffiti And Created A Haven For Street Artists

Right in the heart of Southern California's Latino community lies a one-of-a-kind store that's embracing the art of graffiti.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

November 15, 2024

Before Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring's artwork sold for millions, it was illegally spray-painted on city surfaces.

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The transition from graffiti to gallery is a controversial one but three young men from Boyle Heights argue the fine line between the two is just spray can away.

"Three little kids that grew up here ended up making something pretty special for all of us," said Turcios.

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