Creative Director - Producer - Educator

KRINK: A Blueprint for Building a Brand

Krink: Graffiti, Art, and Invention is a book full of lessons on culture, creativity, and building a brand from nothing.

Lived Lessons

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That Unforgettable Sony Bravia TV ad: How Training My Eye Led to an Unexpected Win

Lived Lessons

Cj Hendry: Australian Hyper-Realistic Artist

Interviews

Dorian “Dot” Cabrera: Licensed Optician

Interviews

The Art of Observation: An Outdoor Class with St. Olaf College Creatives

Collabs

Highlights

How a One-Minute Time-Lapse Paid My Rent

Lived Lessons

Guest Lecturing at the School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts Lecture: Bridging Art and Life

Collabs

Undressing the Art of Dressing Up: Chronicling the Story of Alex Sumner

Collabs

Jerry Saltz: Senior Art Critic for New York Magazine

Interviews

Carl Clay: Founder of Black Spectrum Theatre

Interviews

Juan and Amon of Sunday Cigar | Photography by Stephen R. McFadden

Sunday Cigar: A Journey Into Premium Cigars, Culture, and Collaboration

Lived Lessons

Why Contact High Is My Favorite Hip Hop Photo Book

Lived Lessons

Arturo Vega: Designer of the Iconic Ramones Logo

Interviews

Something to Talk About

Rethinking the Business Card: The Matchbook Move

Tired of boring business cards? Learn how custom matchbooks make lasting impressions.

Lived Lessons

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Color Inspiration is Everywhere: Why I Stopped Using Design Books and Started Looking at the Real World

Lived Lessons

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Authentic Hosting: From Writing Scripts to The Main Event

Collabs

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Amon Focus, New York Said | Visual Voices

New York Said: How Photos of Phrases Turned Into an Archive of Voices

Lived Lessons

Cey Adams: Pioneering Graffiti and Visual Artist

Interviews

Al Diaz: Pioneering Urban Artist and Lecturer

Interviews

Craig “KR” Costello: Artist and Creator of KRINK

Interviews

Joffy Top Tiger: Writer and Musician

Interviews

Lady Pink: Pioneering Graffiti and Mural Artist

Interviews

Netic Rebel: Artist and Digital Mystic

Interviews

Destiny Mata: Photographer and Visual Storyteller

Interviews

Check This Out

Shantell Martin: British Visual Artist and Cultural Facilitator

Shantell Martin shares her journey from Tokyo's club scene to becoming a significant figure in New York's art world.

Interviews

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Maurice Malone: Entrepreneur and Denim Innovator

Interviews

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Charlie Ahearn: Director of Wild Style

Interviews

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Carlo McCormick: Culture Critic and Curator

Interviews

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John “Crash” Matos, Pioneering Graffiti Artist

Interviews

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Ralph McDaniels: Founder of Video Music Box

Explore Ralph McDaniels's pioneering career in music video production and his role in promoting hip hop through Video Music Box.

Interviews

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Shirt King Phade: Pioneering Graffiti and Airbrush Artist

Interviews

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TAKI 183, Forefather of Graffiti and Mechanic

Interviews

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Jay Maisel: American Photographer and Storyteller

Interviews

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Inspiration

Clayton Patterson: Photographer and Folk Historian

Clayton Patterson talks being on Oprah, his passion for documentation, and the impact of his work on cultural records.

Interviews

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BlusterOne: Graphic Designer and Painter

BlusterOne talks about his spiritual journey, the influence of Latin communities on graffiti, and his experiences with bipolar disorder.

Interviews

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Janette Beckman: Documentary Photographer

The journey of Janette Beckman, from London's punk scene to New York's hip-hop culture, through a reflective conversation about her career.

Interviews

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Jamel Shabazz: Documentary Photographer

This is Jamel Shabazz's journey from his Brooklyn roots to his military service and his career as a world-renowned photographer.

Interviews

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Jeff Staple: Communication Designer

Jeff Staple talks building Staple Design, his insights into streetwear, the importance of teamwork, and how dedication trumps talent.

Interviews

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Tiger Hood: Street Golfing Legend and Photographer

Exploring the streets of Manhattan led me to meet Tiger Hood, a street golfer and photographer with a unique view on life.

Interviews

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Vikki Tobak: Author and Culture Journalist

Explore the inspiring story of Vikki Tobak, whose book Contact High delves into the depths of hip hop photography.

Interviews

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Martha Cooper: Documentary Photographer

Martha Cooper reveals insights on perseverance, adaptability, and the symbiotic relationship between artists and documentarians.

Interviews

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KRINK: A Blueprint for Building a Brand

Lived Lessons

byAmon Focus

That Unforgettable Sony Bravia TV ad: How Training My Eye Led to an Unexpected Win

Lived Lessons

byAmon Focus

Rethinking the Business Card: The Matchbook Move

Lived Lessons

byAmon Focus

How a One-Minute Time-Lapse Paid My Rent

Lived Lessons

byAmon Focus

That Unforgettable Sony Bravia TV ad: How Training My Eye Led to an Unexpected Win

Highlights

How a One-Minute Time-Lapse Paid My Rent

School of Visual Arts Lecture: Bridging Art and Life

Undressing the Art of Dressing Up: Chronicling the Story of Alex Sumner

Jerry Saltz: Senior Art Critic for New York Magazine

Carl Clay: Founder of Black Spectrum Theatre

Sunday Cigar: A Journey Into Premium Cigars, Culture, and Collaboration

Why Contact High Is My Favorite Hip Hop Photo Book

Arturo Vega: Designer of the Iconic Ramones Logo

Something to Talk About

New York Said: How Photos of Phrases Turned Into an Archive of Voices

Al Diaz: Pioneering Urban Artist and Lecturer

Check This Out

Shantell Martin: British Visual Artist and Cultural Facilitator

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Maurice Malone: Entrepreneur and Denim Innovator

Ralph McDaniels: Founder of Video Music Box

Inspiration

Clayton Patterson: Photographer and Folk Historian

Jeff Staple: Communication Designer

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