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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.
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PRESS RELEASE: “Ways and Actions” by Yams is an Art Exhibition That Explores the Elements That Construct His Signature Letters as a Graffiti Writer
“Ways and Actions” is a body of work focused on the elements that construct the signature Yams style. In this exhibition, we see some of the classic characters as well as stylized letter forms Yams uses in his public graffiti works.
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Max Sansing: The Key to Community is Giving Back
Max Sansing, a Chicago-based artist known for his large-scale murals and fine art paintings, is one of the country’s most prolific and proficient artists. His vibrant works have been featured in galleries and on walls across the United States. However, this impressive two decade career started from humble origins.
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True Graf: Controversies Surrounding Mural Art and Graffiti
City K sits down with various Chicago graffiti writers to discuss ongoing controversies between muralists and local crews.
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Graffiti Terminology
City Kurupt defines common terms in graffiti slang.
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Corrupted by Bleh The Punk Buddha
City Kurupt tracks down Chicago artist Bleh The Buddha to discuss the origin of his character.
