In pandemic-era New York, graffiti explodes across buildings


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They have been part of the city's history for more than 50 years, but with the pandemic, graffiti is flourishing as never before in New York, a sign of decadence for some, or vitality for others. Photo: AFP

Graffiti - part of New York's history for over 50 years - is flourishing during the coronavirus pandemic, a sign of decadence for some, but vitality for others.

As dusk becomes nightfall, graffiti artist Saynosleep takes a quick look around and then gets to work on a luxury store closed since it was looted in June during protests over George Floyd's death.

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