The big GTA 6 mural at Wythe Avenue and North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has been tagged by a graffiti artist. The artist, who goes by Jelous.ktd on Instagram, posted the result on November 5, according to Beebom, with a large black-and-white “JELOUS” tag across the bottom of the artwork. Reported
What the mural is
The artwork shows Jason and Lucia holding weapons in front of palm trees and the Rockstar logo. Colossal Media hand-painted it over seven days and finished on October 10, Beebom reports. It sits on the same corner that carried a GTA V mural in 2013, a detail we covered in our original mural report. Reported
What was damaged
Beebom says most of the upper section was left untouched and the tag covers the lower portion. We have not seen a statement from Rockstar, Colossal Media or the building owner.
The reaction
Kotaku reports that opinion is split. Some people, including graffiti artists, called the tag disrespectful to the painters. Others argued that the mural is a large advertisement and therefore fair game for street artists. We are noting both views, not endorsing either.
What we do not know
- Whether Rockstar will restore the mural before November 19 or leave the tag in place.
- Whether the building owner or the artists have made any statement.
- How long the mural is meant to stay up after launch.
The mural is one of many real-world stunts tied to the launch. Our Vice City marketing tracker lists every sign, mural and game night so far, including the Miami Heat’s new Vice City uniforms.
Sources
- Beebom — GTA 6 mural in New York vandalized
- Kotaku — massive GTA 6 mural tagged by graffiti artist overnight
