Why is NYC attractive for artists? (New York, York: schools, live in, area)

[Happymaker]

hello there
I'm Happymaker, 16 and German. And I'm writing my seminar paper about NYC and it's street art!

So I just have a few questions to all (street) artists among you and it would be very nice of you to take a second and answer them (you don't have to answer all, just pick a few you like )

1. Why do you live in NYC?
2. Where do you find your inspiration in NYC?
3. What form of street art is your speciality and is it easy to exert in NYC?

I'm looking forward to many answers and I say a big THANK YOU in advance

[Cida]

I doubt you'll find any street artists here, and in fact I doubt you'll have much luck with getting answers generally. You might want to choose another subject.

[Happymaker]

thanks yeah, I can't change my subject anymore, but I'll find a way

[rs4 fan]

Originally Posted by Happymaker

thanks yeah, I can't change my subject anymore, but I'll find a way

Try a hipster blog or graffiti forum of some sort. I'm sure you'll find some answers there.

[BlakeJones]

FYI the owner of 5 pointz has sold out and the building is going to get demo'd for a new development

[rs4 fan]

Originally Posted by BlakeJones

FYI the owner of 5 pointz has sold out and the building is going to get demo'd for a new development

Not surprised one bit.

[indravayu]

Don't most street artists like NYC because it has a lot of buildings to deface?

[john_starks]

you have biggest street audience in america?

[Selfmade92]

many people in a rather small area ==> high chance of getting your stuff away as most tourist probably think its "real" art XD

either way, hello fellow german

[nykiddo718718]

Diversity and density lead to an exchange of different ideas. New York's social amenities and walkability only multiply that. Also consider all the creative venues available like the MOMA and Guggenheim or our art schools.

Street art thrives in NYC. The urban culture bleeds it.