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In Search for Truth: The Story of Falsehood
FALSEHOOD began with a question: how do you stay true to who you are in a world constantly trying to shape you into something else? For Leo, a graffiti writer, designer, youth mentor, and the creator of the Brooklyn-born streetwear brand FALSEHOOD, that question is not philosophical. It is survival.
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Secret Walls: The Art of Competition
Making art is a battle. From pushing through insecurity, to the first brushstroke, to forcing words out of the mind and onto a blank page; certain elements of frustration, endurance, and grit comes up in all creative endeavors. But when you enter an event hosted by LA-based Secret Walls, the battle isn’t just a metaphor. Secret Walls combine the energy of a wrestling match with the spark of artistic inspiration for their internationally renowned live painting battles.
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Classy Screens: Screen-Printing with Quality Care
From its roots in an art gallery to becoming a top NYC screen printer, Classy Screens, founded by Matt Dobbs in 2010, has built a reputation for excellence and sustainability. With clients like Wu-Tang Clan and John Mulaney, the company blends innovative practices with high-quality service, maintaining a leading edge in the competitive printing industry.
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PGH Print Ship: Fine Art Printing That Isn’t Just “Fine”
PGH Print Ship, celebrating its tenth anniversary, is transforming the art community with eco-friendly practices and an unwavering commitment to quality. Led by Josh Snider, this Pittsburgh-based business combines entrepreneurial spirit with meticulous craftsmanship, earning prestigious certifications and partnering with major museums.
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Aimfully Books: Filling in the Pages of a Street Art Coloring Book
Colorful and eclectic murals cover nearly every wall in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. This ever-changing public gallery of art is what inspired the backdrop for the first of Aimfully Media’s coloring books. The man behind this nonprofit book publisher, Diego Orlandini, became disillusioned by major distributors’ lack of care and took it upon himself to found a company aimed at creating a positive social impact through art.
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Etoile & Natalie Minyu Li’s Mission to Protect Artists from AI
Etoile is a new tech start-up looking to shield artists from the dangers of AI. Founder Natalie Minyu Li discusses her own artistic journey, and her mission to protect the community she’s come to love.
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U Get Me So High – 4:20 at La Fleur Cafe
Dirt Cobain’s latest NYC mural is revealed at Le Fleur Cafe in the East Village, just in time for 4:20.
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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.
