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November 25, 2007

Photo Essay: Melrose Alley Street Art

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Los Angeles is home to some of the best graffiti/street artists in the world, and the best place to see some of their best work in behind the alleys of Melrose Avenue. Whether you feel like graffiti/street art is legitimate art form, Melrose has been used as a canvas by street artists such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and the infamous street art collective, The CBS Crew. So next time your shopping at Melrose, don't miss out on some amazing art by checking out the alleys behind the Melrose Avenue shops.

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All photos by Ryan Jesena.

By Ryan Jesena in Arts & Events , News | Link | Comments (5) | Recommend this! (14) |
Tags: Angeles, art, banksy, CBS, graffiti, Los, Los Angeles, los angeles, melrose, Melrose Avenue, mural, Photo Essay, Shepard Fairey, shopping, street, street art, Street Art, streetart

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[1] | 11/25/07 10:27PM
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I don't think anyone in their right mind can deny the artistry.

 
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[2] | 11/25/07 10:46PM
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I love it!

 
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[3] | 11/26/07 02:20AM
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The picture of the chicken mural on Heliotrope (3rd pic) has been replaced by a new mural for about nine months now.

May the Force be with you.

 
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[4] | 11/26/07 07:12AM
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Great article. Are these pictures recent? I thought the Banksy one had a huge "Lease This" sing over it.

 
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[5] | 11/26/07 08:51AM
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One of the great things about street art is that it is always in flux. These pictures were taken during the past year.

 
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