In pandemic-era New York, graffiti explodes across buildings

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.