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Magnani Meets: El Cekis – from Chile to Harlem, Beyond Dictatorship
Nelson Rivas, widely known as El Cekis, is a dynamic visual artist originally from Santiago, Chile, who has made a profound impact on the international art scene, particularly through his pioneering work in graffiti and street art.
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Who Doesn’t Have a Seat at the Table? Photojournalism and Social Justice in the Work of Corrie Aune
We met Corrie Aune for coffee in Dumbo and asked about her practice and profession. Aune (she/her) is a New York City-based documentary photographer focusing on issues of local activism, gender, and religion.
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Magnani Meets: Liv Novotny, from the Twin Cities with a Double Specialty
Discover the captivating journey of Liv Novotny, a transformative artist blending the worlds of murals and tattoos from the Twin Cities to New York City. From her childhood canvas triumphs to pioneering polytab techniques, Novotny’s story unfolds with a passion that transcends mediums, inviting readers into a colorful narrative of creativity, community, and the art of making a lasting mark.
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Magnani Meets: Clayton Patterson & The Door Portraits
It starts with an encounter, a crossing of paths, and the clic of my camera. The idea behind this column is a real-life conversation that happened haphazardly, out of chance or serendipity. This is the inspiration for Magnani Meets. I ran into legendary LES staple Clayton Patterson last week on Stanton Street. Because I had read about his “door portraits” I accepted his invitation to walk to the eponymous front door on Essex and asked a few questions.
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Magnani Meets: Kuki from Buenos Aires to Alphabet City
It starts with an encounter, a crossing of paths, and the clic of my camera. The idea behind this column is a real-life conversation that happened haphazardly, out of chance or serendipity. This is the inspiration for Magnani Meets. I ran into Kuki Gomez one cold February afternoon as I was leaving Hotel Untitled in Freeman Alley. Kuki’s addition to the Alley immediately struck me as wonderfully minimal yet utterly original. I took a portrait and asked him a few questions.
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Magnani Meets: Troy Williams’ Village and Beyond
It starts with an encounter, a crossing of paths, and the clic of my camera. The idea behind this column is a real-life conversation that happened haphazardly, out of chance or serendipity. This is the inspiration for Magnani Meets. We start this column with photographer Troy Williams. Based in Brooklyn Troy takes the L train and photographs the East Village. We met in one of his favorite places in Alphabet City and had a conversation over coffee at Ninth Street Espresso.
