Manos Nomikos
Athens, Greece
Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Manos is a full-time writer in local and international publications, and a big fan of Marc Maron and Major League Soccer.
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Q&A: UK Designer/Illustrator Joe Prytherch on His Work from Stones Throw to Boiler Room
07.10.17 — "I find that the most effective way of getting inspired is not to force yourself to come up with ideas, but to keep a project in the back of your...read more
The People's Art :: Meet UK Poster Art Giant, Luke Drozd
12.02.16 — "We drew the posters for the shows... 12 years later, they are still asking and I accidentally have a career." Meet Luke Drozd, the prolific artist behind some of our...read more
Print Ain't Dead :: London's magCulture Is a Haven for Magazine Fanatics
10.21.16 — "If you wish to simply make money, become a lawyer or hedge fund manager. If you want something more fulfilling, make a magazine." Manos speaks with the owner of magCulture...read more
Changing Perceptions :: Inside NuArt, Europe's Most Dynamic Street Art Festival
06.16.16 — "It’s important that we change the perception of spray cans in art education, that it’s not a weapon or a threat in and of itself, but what you choose to...read more
Mohxa, the Greek Shirting Brand Bringing New Life to Fashion Industry Leftovers
05.27.16 — The two founders of Greece's Mohxa—George Papachatzopoulos and Iason Pachos—are giving deadstock and leftover textiles new life through careful cut and sew and small releases.read more
From Street to Studio :: How Graffiti Informs the Illustrative Work of Pablo Cots
04.08.16 — "Graffiti brought me to art, but searching for walls or skateboarding spots sharpened my eyes." Paris-based artist/illustrator Pablo Cots on going from the streets to the studio.read more
Daft Punk's Creative Director & His Retrofuturistic Creations
03.23.16 — Inside Hervet Manufacturier—a French design house responsible for collaborating on creative direction with Daft Punk, the Oscar-winning animated short "Logorama," and more. read more
Behind Berlin's Design & Publishing Powerhouse, Gestalten
02.04.16 — "On a good day, I look at a couple of hundred images and I see great new books coming up. On a bad day, I look at a couple of...read more
"We Wanted to Set a Countertrend" :: Behind Europe's Leading Sneaker Convention
01.04.16 — "Sometimes it was a hell of a ride and sometimes it was a ride on a pony." Manos links up with Sneakerness's founder and director to take a peek into...read more
Scenes of Abandonment :: Artist Lee Madgwick on His Works at Dismaland
10.09.15 — "[As an artist] I've learned that there's always too much to do, that I'm always running behind, and that I need to paint faster." English-based artist Lee Madgwick reflects on...read more
Inside the Cinematic World of Death Waltz Recordings
10.02.15 — Death Waltz record releases are known for their attention to detail, rich gatefold covers, and artwork by some of the most renowned artists out there. So we talked to the...read more
Meet the Greek-American Artist Who Shot N.W.A's Earliest Promo Photos
09.30.15 — "The boyz rolled up in Eazy's GMC Safari van with chrome wheels... We had Nacho Cheese Doritos for lunch and some OE. Good times." Multifaceted artist Ithaka reflects on shooting...read more
Behind the Doors of Maison Desillusion, French Surf House
05.15.15 — Desillusion Magazine is slow surf journalism at its best. Maison Desillusion is their new brick and mortar gallery/shop/studio. Manos investigates.read more
An Interview with DANK, Norway's First All-Independent Skate Magazine
04.28.15 — Manos interviews Eirik Traavik, editor-in-chief of DANK, Norway's first all-indepenedent skate magazine, whose layout, stories, and aesthetic takes cues from magazines like Inventory or Purple rather than Thrasher.read more
Interview with Mander, Sweden's Finest Skate Graphic Artist
04.21.15 — Manos interviews the renowned Swedish artist with a deep-rooted love for skateboarding, Mander, for a firsthand look at skate's glory days, his methodical approach to creating, and the difference between...read more
Paraphernalia :: Behind One of Athens' Latest & Greatest Design Concept Stores
04.08.15 — Manos sits down with Athens' new, local design store, Paraphernalia, to scope their amazing collection of miscellaneous goods. read more
CHEAPO, A SKATER-OWNED SWEDISH ACCESSORIES BRAND WITH A STATEMENT
03.29.15 — We go in-depth with Swedish skater-owned accessories brand CHEAPO on why they take a strong stance against racism and homophobia, and insight on the skate scene in Sweden.read more
PRINT HUNTING :: 8 OF EUROPE'S MAGAZINE GEMS
02.14.15 — Print extraordinaire Manos reveals his massive obsession with magazines while giving us a brief list of recent ones he's stockpiled – all to be sure that you don't miss these...read more
SNEAK ACES :: HOW TO BUILD A SNOW/SKATE BRAND IN EASTERN EUROPE
02.05.15 — Manos goes in-depth with Nick Paraskevakis, founder of Athens-based snowboarding/streetwear brand on how he built it from the ground up and opened a successful flagship.read more
HIP-HOP THRIVES IN GREECE THANKS TO THIS FESTIVAL IN THESSALONIKI
01.05.15 — For 12 years, the Thessaloniki Hip Hop Festival has kept hip-hop culture alive and well in Greece, despite economic turmoil. Manos interviews Alex Zoltan about the incredible passion behind the...read more
SAKE TATTOO CREW :: STUDIO VISIT
10.27.14 — read more