Lonnie Richards – UP MAGAZINE

The Greenpoint Skull: Suitswon & The Legacy of a Landmark

Mr. Candid tracks down the Greenpoint Skull, and the artist behind it, Suitswon, to discuss the legacy of the iconic piece.

The Scull Auction

Lonnie explores a historical perspective on the infamous ‘Scull Auction’ and its ramifications on the art market.

How I Learned To Love The Bull

Lonnie examines his own relationship with the Wall Street Bull, as well as how the statue’s meaning has shifted since its creation in 1989.

After taking a contemporary art class at a private university in New York City, Lonnie was left with two pressing questions. What is art? How do we determine its value? Dissatisfied with the answers he was given in class, Lonnie came up with a three part rubric that aims to give an objective classification of good art.