-
![]()
Phase Shift: Felipe Umbral’s Journey from Lawyer to Artist
Felipe Umbral’s paintings depict portals and passageways–symbols of evolutionary progress. While it might seem magical, the process is perfectly natural—that such a drastic change of state happens organically is what inspires Umbral.
-
![]()
Once Upon a Time in the Charnel Grounds: Swoon’s Latest Fairy Tale Comes Alive
Swoon was delighted to discover honing the craft of fairytale writing can support communication with one’s inner child: “Sorry, hon. I don’t read Bessel van der Kolk. I don’t read psychology textbooks. If you want to talk to me, tell me a story.”
-
![]()
How to Apply for Resources as an Artist: Grants, Residencies, and More
Speaking with various organizations, we walk through what the application process is like for grants, residencies, and more to show you how to make your submission standout.
-
![]()
Underhill Walls Celebrates 10 Years
Beler, a longtime resident of the neighborhood, remembers the moment inspiration struck. After a fire at a laundromat, barricades went up on Underhill Avenue. “My first thought was ‘that’s a canvas,’” he said, “I’m gonna get that wall.”
-
![]()
Paolo Tolentino: Nostalgia Propagandist
Tolentino has pushed his time-tested format into new territory, using the poster format to both evoke nostalgia and tell a story. In his hands, product labels and advertising styles become vehicles for ideas—sometimes literally.
-
![]()
The History Making Parties of Good Luck Dry Cleaners
While scouting locations, Reese was invited to check out a dilapidated laundromat in South Williamsburg. Upon walking in, Reese now recalls thinking, “This is the most breathtakingly shitty place I’ve ever seen.”
-
![]()
Michael Lodato Bio Page
Writer Based in New York City Michael is a Brooklyn-based writer, independent tutor, and former philosophy instructor. His comedy has appeared in McSweeney’s, The American Bystander, and Current Affairs. He is passionate about using humor to teach big ideas and has contributed script writing to educational YouTube channels like Crash Course and Wisecrack. He is perhaps best known for the time he… -
![]()
UP Magazine’s 10 Most Read Articles Of 2024
To close out 2024, UP Magazine is proud to share our Top 10 Most Read Articles of the year! This year’s Top 10 Most Read Stories covers everything Cuba to Chicago Graffiti, Chalk-Based Street Art to Glass Art. Here’s what you read the most over the past 12 months!
-
![]()
Medicine Wrapped In Candy: MUEBON
Bon’s idea is to catch your eye with something cute and recognizable, then make you contemplate your mortality.
-
![]()
The Monkey on His Back: An Interview with Belowkey
“One of the first cans I used, was a tar aerosol meant to fill in gaps or maybe protect exposed metal objects. I went hard with that can.” – Belowkey on his artistic journey.
