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UP Magazine’s 10 Most Read Articles Of 2020
The UP Mag Staff lists some of our magazine’s most-read articles in 2020.
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UP Magazine’s Favorite Articles Of 2020
The UP Mag Staff lists some of our favorite articles from 2020.
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AL DIAZ: 4 THE CREATIVELY DEFIANT
A profile by Kurt McVey of the legendary Al Diaz, covering his upbringing, his art, and his relationship with Basquiat.
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FemArchy: Femininity, Divinity, and Authenticity
FemArchy is a collective of women and femme-identifying artists who believe femininity is a state of mind, feeling, and action. The collective recently had a showcase titled Deck The Halls and is currently hosting an art auction to raise money for TranSanta, an organization that helps trans and intersex youth during the holiday season. The bidding for the artwork ends today.
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‘Soft Art You Can Touch’: MRS on the Versatile, Physical Possibilities of Art
Whitney interviews MRS—a Bronx born and raised graffiti artist with an affinity for textiles and an eye for patterns. Together, they muse on male dominance in graffiti, craft’s qualifications as an art form, and why some graffiti artists do not categorize themselves as “artists.”
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A Brief History of Spray Paint
Prim details a brief history of spray paint, covering the train era and the golden days of graffiti writing.
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Public Art: SoHo
A short history of the public art in New York’s SoHo district.
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Arthur Kwon Lee: Million Masks of God
Fine artist Arthur Kwon Lee speaks with UP about the nuances of symbology & finding balance with a competitive spirit. Lee’s show Million Masks of God is on display at Trotter&Sholer Gallery until December 6th, 2020.
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The Aftermath of Unrest: Natalie Nascenzi
A copywriter, poet, sunrise enthusiast, and flower connoisseur, Nascenzi’s second collection utilizes storytelling and reflection to take readers on a journey through “passing time, the battle of the mind, the lessons of life, and finding balance in the chaos of reality.”
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Even Flowers Must Die: Infinite at 3RD Ethos
Even Flowers Must Die – Opening Reception at 3RD Ethos Gallery, Friday the 13th.
