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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.
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SacSix: Enter the Void
Thursday, March 3, SacSix’s new collection at Sour Mouse, “Enter the Void,” will open. Editor-in-chief T.K. Mills interviews the veteran street artist about what makes this exhibition special.
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The Business of Murals: Emily Strauss & Mural Painter Inc.
Emily Strauss, owner and founder of Mural Painter Inc (MPI) talks with the UP Team to explain the companies founding, mission, and future goals.
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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.
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Street Art Collectors: Two Perspectives on Value
An investigation into what motivates collectors to buy street art. Comparing the perspectives of two collectors, Dan Ovadia, an Upper East Side lawyer, and Bianca ‘Bing’ Cruz, a pastry chef with a knack for treasure hunts, the article compares and contrasts the two subjects’ individual motivations and considerations when collecting art.
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The Scull Auction
Lonnie explores a historical perspective on the infamous ‘Scull Auction’ and its ramifications on the art market.
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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.
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What is Good Art?
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.
