Kobe & Gigi Mural
Vandalized Once more
After Restoration Final Week
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The Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural in downtown L.A. — simply restored final week following earlier vandalism — has been defaced once more … and now the artist tells TMZ Sports activities he is doubtless going to maneuver the paintings to a brand new location.
The mural, positioned (not less than in the interim) on the facet of a constructing at 14th and Most important in DTLA, was focused by vandals on Tuesday night … and we’ve got video of the aftermath, displaying white spray paint scribbled throughout the paintings.
The harm comes simply 4 days after the artist, Sloe Motions, fastened his mural after an earlier incident of vandalism … the obvious results of a feud between rival avenue artists.
Luka Doncic — traded to the Lakers in February — helped pay for the restoration by donating $5k to Sloe Motions’ fundraiser, for which the artist was very grateful.
“Absolutely restored Kobe and Gigi mural with graffiti safety all due to Luka Doncic and everybody who donated to the GoFundMe,” Sloe Motions stated final week.
“It is nice how a foul scenario can convey so many individuals collectively to convey one thing again larger. There have been so many individuals that had confirmed as much as assist out and it was extremely appreciated.”
“I actually felt the LOS ANGELES love on this one.”
Sadly, now that it is occurred once more, Sloe Motions says he is searching for a brand new spot to color the mural.
He hasn’t but determined the place it will go.
Sloe Motions is only one of numerous murals that had been put up in Los Angeles — and world wide — in tribute to Kobe and Gigi after their tragic deaths.
