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Kurt Boone – BIO

Writer/Photographer Based in New York, New York Kurt Boone is a freelance writer and author. He is most noted for his work documenting street cultures. Some of his books are “Asphalt Warrior: The Story Of New York City Fastest Messenger,” “The Culture Of Messenger Bags,” “Aerosol Art Culture: A Day At Graffiti Hall Of Fame,” and…

Richard Santiago Bio Page

Artist/Comic Book Creator Based in Atlanta, Georgia Richard Santiago II is a Visual Artist that was born in Bronx NY, grew up in 5 other cities, and now resides in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. He studied Visual Communications in Manhattan in 2005 and is currently a practicing freelancer. Over the years Richard’s art work has…

Amir Saarony Bio Page

Contributing Writer / Photographer Based in Toronto, CA / Havana, Cuba Amir Saarony’s body and mind live in Toronto, Canada but his heart lives in Havana, Cuba. Amir first went to Havana in the late 90s, during the final years of the Special Period for what was supposed to be a 3 week work assignment…

Wendy Random Bio Page

Photographer / Writer Based in New York City Wendy Random is a photographer and writer from Los Angeles and has been mainly a street photographer for at least fifteen years. Emphasizing on street cultures such as tattoos, graffiti, artists from different mediums, and documents lowrider cars globally as well. Her photography has been exhibited across the…

Alessandro Pozzolo Bio Page

Contributing Writer Alessandro Pozzolo was born in Rome, Italy. He holds a Master from Lancaster University and is studying for a PhD in Creative Writing. You’ll find him nose-deep in some obscure 1950s novel, typing away on his cranky Lenovo laptop, or spraying fat letters across Europe with DIY-store cans. Catch him on Twitter at: @alelucapozzol.

Sierra Chapdelaine Bio Page

Contributing Writer Based in New York City Sierra Chapledaine is a comprehensive creator based in New York City, who specializes in writing and photography. She is on an endless pursuit to share with the world that which is worth knowing and exploring—this insatiable desire fueling her expressions in life. @_sierralc

City Kurupt Bio Page

Guest Writer City Kurupt is a journalist pursuing a BA in Studio Art and minor in Journalism. She was born and raised in Chicago and focuses on the underground graffiti scene spanning throughout the city. Through artist interviews, photojournalism, and documentary film, she aims to fight stigmas and discuss controversies surrounding graffiti culture using an…

Naomi Falk Bio Page

Guest Writer Naomi Falk is a writer, who tends to fixate on art, intimacy, pain, and the ways in which we engage and disconnect our sensory perceptions. Also, she is the Rights Coordinator of MoMA’s Publications Department, the co-founder of the new print magazine/collective NAUSIKÂE NYC, and an editor for Archways Editions. Living in Brooklyn these…