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Zara Cimone: Redefining Self and Purpose
Zara Cimone, an upcoming artist in New York City, uses various mediums to showcase her work often characterized by bright colors, and continuous clean brushstrokes. Cimone’s work often features everyday black life through her creative scope.
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Public Women – Artists Working on the Street
On a warm summer evening in SoHo, artists Kanami Kusajima, Susana Aldanondo, and Eternal Possessions transformed the corner of Mott and Grand Streets into an impromptu public art space. Through dance, painting, and wheat-pasting, they brought their work directly to the streets, inviting passersby to experience art outside the traditional walls of galleries and museums.
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Pitch Black Art Reimagines Classic Cartoons
Culture is cyclical. With every generation, we will pass on the things we love with our own twist. As I walked through the opening night of Pitch Black Art at Studio Six I wondered: Will culture rearrange to preserve our favorite cartoons and tell a story that unites everyone with good taste and a dream?
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The Edges of Graffiti
Beyond the study of the history and styles of graffiti and street art, it is particularly interesting to delve into what truly drives this international movement—one that captivates so many people around the world. This means exploring the powerful motivations that lead individuals to jump aboard this street-art tram, whether as enthusiasts or as creators.
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The Art of Tess: Healing, Visibility, Resistance
For Tess, painting is more than self-expression. It is a form of therapy, a tool for empowerment, and a way to build bridges in communities where connection often feels out of reach.
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The Dark Art of Izabela Carlucci’s ‘Atrocity Exhibition’
Carlucci’s artwork is dark. It’s grim. At times, it is downright gorey. Across a variety of mediums her work pulls no punches when it comes to the subject matter explored. It’s also beautiful. Sometimes surprisingly tender. Similar to the artist herself – it boasts a shocking and intimidating exterior while hiding something deeper and heart-warming at its core.
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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.”
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Ashley’s Advice on Art and the City #4: Creative Marketing
Ashley’s Advice on Art and the City: As an artist and entrepreneur in New York City, I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing creative pursuits with the demands of everyday life and with my advice on Art in the City, I aim to touch creatives with the non-sugar-coated truths of navigating your creative journey.
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Kill Tha G Word: The Italian Years of P.H.A.S.E. 2
“Kill Tha G Word” is a bilingual book that narrates the artistic evolution of P.H.A.S.E. 2, one of the most influential figures in the Writing movement. The book documents not only his fight against the term “graffiti,” which was imposed by the media in the 1970s, but also his artistic contributions to culture during his years in Italy.
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UP3 – Ex-Vandals: An Experienced Crew
The point of graffiti writing is to get up; to be everywhere and to be seen by everybody, earning a reputation for audacity and an original style. The advent of graffiti crews allowed writers to get up more efficiently than before. However, crews proved a revolutionary innovation that would change the game. The Ex Vandals pioneered this innovation. Established in 1971, they are the oldest graffiti crew extant, with chapters around the globe. I got the chance to meet some of the group’s key members; there, I was afforded a glimpse into the genesis of the graffiti writing movement through the anecdotes of those who helped start it.
