Jonathan Cohen, better known by his “tag”[1] Meres One[2], is a freelance artist whose work has brought him much success and fame. His clientele include sports teams and banks, and his works have been featured in music videos, newspapers, and galleries.[3] In 1993, Cohen approached Jerry Wolkoff[4] and asked for permission to use the outside of his warehouse complex to showcase artwork.[5] Wolkoff agreed, and thus 5Pointz, which The New York Times penned as a “Graffiti Mecca,” was born.[6] As the embodiment of a controversial art form typically associated with vandalism, crime, and disjointedness, 5Pointz managed to defy traditional stereotypes.[7] …
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