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Jul 15, 2024 · Kyle Kecheroma, Editor-in-Chief of The Drive told the story of Richard Ankrom, a street artist who was tired of the local government not taking any action about a confusing highway sign on a Los Angeles freeway that was missing crucial information about northbound Interstate 5, so he took matters into his own hands in 2001. A sign maker by trade, Ankrom very carefully crafted a clarification ...
Dec 12, 2017 · But not Richard Ankrom. Courtesy of Richard Ankrom. In the early morning of August 5, 2001, artist Richard Ankrom and a group of friends assembled on the 4th Street bridge over the 110 freeway in Los Angeles. They had gathered to commit a crime — one Ankrom had plotted for years.
Jul 28, 2023 · In 2001, artist Richard Ankrom posted a "5 North" sign on the 110 N. in DTLA to alert drivers to get in the left lane for the 5 turnoff. His work was so impeccable (and helpful), Caltrans at first ...
Courtesy of Richard Ankrom In the early morning of August 5, 2001, artist Richard Ankrom and a group of friends assembled on the 4th Street bridge over the 110 freeway in Los Angeles. They had gathered to commit a crime — one Ankrom had plotted for years.
Oct 14, 2013 · A Signmaker Is Fighting American Foreign Policy with Guerrilla Art. By Craig Stephens. October 14, 2013, 7:00am. Richard Ankrom’s piece, Guerrilla Public Service. A raw departure from commerce ...
Oct 14, 2013 · Richard Ankrom’s piece, Guerrilla Public ... Things That Piqued My Interest at New York Comic Con 2013. 20.10.13 ... All the Weird, Silly, and Fun Things at the NY Art Book Fair. 27.09.13 ...
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Richard Ankrom's Notorious Signs. In 2001, Los Angeles-based artist Richard Ankrom became notorious when he disguised himself as a Caltrans worker and installed a highway sign. Ankrom scaled an overhang on the 110 Freeway near the 3rd Street onramp and - without permission - installed a directional North sign and an Interstate 5 shield to ...
