Artist Spotlight – UP MAGAZINE

Honing the Craft: Brigitte Kolibab

Brigitte Kolibab understands that life is a patient practice of the authentic self, a principle she develops and encourages through her art.

Ish Muhammad’s The Astros & Me

UP managing editor Emma Riva came to Chicago to interview Gary, Indiana, graffiti writer Ish Muhammad about The Astros, a graffiti-inspired futuristic retelling of an ancient Egyptian romantic drama, and walked away finding herself in a near-mythical drama of her own.

Persian Poet: A Woman Made of Fire

Learn how New York-based poet and street art The Persian Poet spreads messages of self-improvement, healing, and social change, as told by fellow street poet Stained Napkins.

PhoebeNewYork: You’d Like Her

Now at West Chelsea Contemporary: Libby Schoettle and her alter ego PhoebeNewYork, the fashion conscience sprite whose street corner counsel has engaged and inspired a generation of New Yorkers.

Remembering Baston: A Tribute to Keith Aronowitz

A tribute to Keith “Baston” Aronowitz (1962-2022), an ardent supporter of the street art community who created mesmerizing, psychedelic-inspired murals.

An American in Paris: Street Art With a SMiLE

Boulder stencil artist SM1LE is one of a very few American artists to take his practice to Paris and to be accepted into Parisian street art circles.

UP5 Preview – Portrait of an Artist: Jeff Henriquez

Jeanelle explores the life and career of Jeff Henriquez, who established his style with hyper-realistic depictions of famous figures and detailed renditions of the streets.

UP5 Preview – Sticker Slaps to 18 Stories: A Conversation with D*Face

With more than two decades in the game and an illustrious career, prolific enough to warrant its own Wikipedia page, D*Face ranks among the living legends of street art.

Josie Woods: Fuck Around and Find Out Why

Fuck around and find out how multimedia artist and Sour Mouse regular Josie Woods developed her vivid, ostentatious style and how art helped her heal.

Nkem Okwechime Creates His Own Formula

Emma speaks with artist, designer, and entrepreneur Nkem Okwechime about his fashion brand M.R.L.C, photographing a new generation of people of color in Great Britain, and living authentically in a world that wants to box you in.