Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St
213.627.8272
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The Legendary Belmont Tunnel: A Tribute to the Birthplace of Los Angeles Graffiti Art
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The Legendary Belmont Tunnel
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Opens Saturday June 6, 2009 (6–9pm)
June 6, 2009 – June 28, 2009
Tuesdays–Thursdays (noon–7pm)
Fridays–Saturdays (noon–8pm)
Sundays (noon–6pm)
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A former Red Car route, the Belmont Tunnel ceased subway operations in 1955 and was partly filled-in with the Bonaventure Hotel's foundations. The disused concrete walls became a mecca for the LA graffiti scene, with world-class writers leaving their marks on a regular basis, transforming the neglected tunnel into a riot of color (as seen in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge" video). Now buried beneath a condo development, the Belmont Tunnel is still revered by the international street-art community, and Crewest's "Legendary Belmont Tunnel" commemorates the iconic graff spot with work from its featured artists, including Cab, Man One, and Saber.
