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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

Preparation to Connection: What I Learned from Interviewing Lonnie Ali

Lived Lessons

Erica Ford: Human Rights Activist

Interviews

Martha Cooper: Documentary Photographer

Interviews

Highlights

Cey Adams: Pioneering Graffiti and Visual Artist

Interviews

Guest Lecturing at the School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts Lecture: Bridging Art and Life

Collabs

BlusterOne: Graphic Designer and Painter

Interviews

Lady Pink: Pioneering Graffiti and Mural Artist

Interviews

How a One-Minute Time-Lapse Paid My Rent

Lived Lessons

Jamel Shabazz: Documentary Photographer

Interviews

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

Collabs

Maurice Malone: Entrepreneur and Denim Innovator

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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Why Contact High Is My Favorite Hip Hop Photo Book

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

Amon Focus, New York Said | Visual Voices

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

Lived Lessons

Dorian “Dot” Cabrera: Licensed Optician

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

Carl Clay: Founder of Black Spectrum Theatre

Interviews

Arturo Vega: Designer of the Iconic Ramones Logo

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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Netic Rebel: Artist and Digital Mystic

Interviews

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Destiny Mata: Photographer and Visual Storyteller

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

John "Crash" Matos shares his transformative journey from a Bronx graffiti pioneer to a respected figure in the art world.

Interviews

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Cj Hendry: Australian Hyper-Realistic Artist

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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Inspiration

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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Jay Maisel: American Photographer and Storyteller

Photographer Jay Maisel talks about his 65 years of capturing New York and his unique approach to photography and storytelling.

Interviews

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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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Jerry Saltz: Senior Art Critic for New York Magazine

Jerry Saltz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, shares his journey from a "failed artist" to an influential figure in the art world.

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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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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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

Cey Adams: Pioneering Graffiti and Visual Artist

School of Visual Arts Lecture: Bridging Art and Life

BlusterOne: Graphic Designer and Painter

Lady Pink: Pioneering Graffiti and Mural Artist

How a One-Minute Time-Lapse Paid My Rent

Jamel Shabazz: Documentary Photographer

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

Maurice Malone: Entrepreneur and Denim Innovator

Something to Talk About

Authentic Hosting: From Writing Scripts to The Main Event

Dorian “Dot” Cabrera: Licensed Optician

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Ralph McDaniels: Founder of Video Music Box

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Netic Rebel: Artist and Digital Mystic

John “Crash” Matos, Pioneering Graffiti Artist

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