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The Indefinable Corey Ochai
Pittsburgh-born artist Corey Ochai is more than just an artist–he’s a curator, podcast producer, community advocate, and potential city councilmember in the riverside art hub of Sharpsburg. He’s also one of managing editor Emma Riva’s favorite people. Corey’s life story is a wild ride, and as a feature for her birthday weekend, Emma wanted to share it.
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From The East Village to East Liberty: Discovering Pittsburgh’s Murals
Writer Diane Vrabel fell in love with murals in New York, but upon returning to her home city of Pittsburgh found that it had just as much to offer in an abundance of public art.
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Curatorial Statement: NEON GOTHIC
For anyone who couldn’t make it to the opening, the curatorial statement from UP managing editor Emma Riva’s 2/4 show NEON GOTHIC.
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Grant Catton: Economics, Expressionism, Espresso
Emma talks neo-expressionism, coffee, found surfaces, money, storytelling, the Rust Belt, and more with Pittsburgh multimedia artist Grant Catton.
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A Mural, a Memorial, and a Message in Sharpsburg, PA
Emma investigates a mural with a curious and moving story behind it in the post-industrial Pittsburgh suburb of Sharpsburg.
