"The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a trio of incomplete skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles that have been covered in graffiti.
Graffiti artists began covering the Oceanwide Plaza development with tags in January, sparking debate about the development that has been abandoned since 2019.
Trio of abandoned Los Angeles skyscrapers covered in graffiti
"The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics"
Commenters were largely in favour of the graffiti covering the towers.
"The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics, doesn't it"" asked Johan in a comment that was upvoted seven times. "Rather than remove it they should let the artists complete their work," they suggested.
This sentiment was echoed by Tony365Â who thought "the graffiti is very much an improvement". Nominalis agreed, writing "I think it's beautiful ? the artist Christo would be loving it if he was still around".
However, Gaugi put forward that the city "should give a developer concessions to finish the construction".
What do you make of the graffiti" Join the discussion ?
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