5 Pointz

5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin is an outdoor art exhibit space in Long Island City when you are here with your 15 passenger van rental. This is considered to be the world's premier "graffiti Mecca" where aerosol artists come from around the world to put their art on the walls of a 200,000-square foot factory building.

5 Pointz history

When you are here with your 15 passenger rental van, you may learn that the complex was first established as the Phun Phactory in 1993 under a program called Graffiti Terminators to discourage graffiti vandalism by encouraging artists to display their work in a formal showcase. In 2002, one graffiti artist began to curate the work. The name represents the five boroughs coming together as one and has united graffiti artists from around the world.

Getting to know the area

When you are here with your van rental for 15 passengers, you will find there is a lot to explore in Long Island City. This is the westernmost neighborhood in Queens and is known for its rapid gentrification, waterfront parks, and a thriving art community. The area has one of the highest concentrations of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space of any neighborhood in New York City. The neighborhood was at one time its own city, until 1898 when it became part of the City of Greater New York.

The artistic community here

When you are here with your rental van for 15 passengers, you will find the arts community here is huge. The Fisher Landau Center for Art is a private foundation that offers regular exhibitions of contemporary art. MoMa PS1 is an affiliate of the Museum of Modern Art and is also dedicated solely to contemporary art. The museum in Long Island City is named after the former public school in which it is now housed. Sculpture Center is the only non-profit exhibition space dedicated solely to contemporary and innovative sculpture. They commission new work and present exhibits by national and international artists, both those that are established and those that are emerging. They also have a diverse range of public programs that include lectures and performances.

Fisher Landau Center

When you are here with your 15 passenger van rental, you will find the Fisher Landau Center for Art in Long Island City. The center opened in 1991, but only started having regular public hours in April 2003. The space is devoted to the exhibition and the study of contemporary art by Emily Fisher Landau. When you are here, you can see the work from all periods of her life.

MoMA PS1

When you are here with your 15 passenger rental van, you will have the opportunity to see one of the most famous museums in the city in a smaller setting. The partnership between MoMA and MoMA PS1 is to promote the enjoyment, appreciation, study, and understanding of contemporary art. They have exhibitions, educational activities, and special projects. Some of the work you will find here is more innovative and experimental than other museums in the area.

When you are here with your 15 passenger van rental, you will find that 5 Pointz is a very unique art exhibit you can find in New York City. This is a place where graffiti artists can come to show their art without causing damage to public spaces. The work here is always innovative and unlike any other museum you've been to. Long Island City is known for the artistic spaces that can be found here. There are more museums and exhibition space in this neighborhood than anywhere else in the city.