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KCBC Jams Volume 2 – Summer Edition Recap
What better way to celebrate Summer than with good music, good art, and good vibes? On Thursday June 26th we hosted our second KCBC Jams event, for which the weather smiled on us when the recent heatwave broke. In the heart of Bushwick, we danced, painted, and drank some locally crafted beer!
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Enz’Horgues – A Family Festival in Southwest France
The French village of Horgues lies nestled in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, straddled along the Spanish border. Settled in the Southwest of France, gentle hills and lush greenery pervade this picturesque landscape, a pleasant snapshot of pastoral France. With a population of ~1,200 people, this quaint town would hardly seem the site for an international street art festival. Yet despite appearances, one sunny September weekend, this quiet village commenced the first edition of the Enz’Horgues Festival.
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Art on the Ave: Finding Purpose During the Pandemic & After
Vanessa Kreytak shares the story of how the Art on the Ave initiative created opportunities for artists during the pandemic, and gave space to groups like the SoHo Renaissance Factory to create and grow.
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Press Release: High Spirits at La Fleur Café
La Fleur Cafe x UP Magazine are pleased to announce “High Spirits,” an upcoming group art show featuring @robertblanco_ @dirtcobain @josiewoodss @krjones_ @nyckushco @lexibellaart @lifeisgoodtheartist @outersource @sacsix @saviorelmundo @vk.nyc.art @yawshbm at La Fleur Cafe’s, located at 437 East 9th Street in New York City.
The show will run from April 19th to May 19th, with an opening reception on Wednesday April 19th from 6pm to 11pm. “High Spirits” will showcase a diverse range of art pieces from emerging & established artists in the New York City area across a variety of mediums, including paintings and mixed media pieces, while exploring themes related to cannabis culture, nature, and spirituality.
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Infographic: Anatomy of a New York Mailbox
A visual exploration of the different stories that brought sticker artists from all over the world together on a USPS mailbox on a New York street corner.
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Josie Woods: Fuck Around and Find Out Why
Fuck around and find out how multimedia artist and Sour Mouse regular Josie Woods developed her vivid, ostentatious style and how art helped her heal.
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Sound & Skate Festival Mural Round-Up
A round up of the incredible murals featured at this month’s Sound & Skate festival, curated by Rena Wilhelm out in Greenport Long Island.
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Beer Canvas: Collectible Street Art Glassware
UP speaks to Brooklyn-based collaborative craft beer brand Beer Canvas about how New York is the perfect place for artists and breweries to work together.
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Perfect Strangers: Android Oi & Josie Woods at Sour Mouse
Sour Mouse NYC has developed a new series of art show, showcasing collaborations between up-and-coming artists with veterans in the game. The first pair of collaborators in this series is Android Oi and Josie Woods.
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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.
