Zio
Los Angeles CA, Paris France
Zio was the managing editor of Swindle magazine and has written and/or edited more than a dozen books on art and culture. HarperCollins published The History of American Graffiti, a 400-page textbook she edited, and she contributed to "Art in the Streets," Jeffrey Deitch's graffiti and street art exhibition at MOCA, and the accompanying book.
More by Zio
15 Creatives on the Best Book They Read in 2018
12.07.18 — Reading more reduces stress, makes you smarter, and widens your worldview—and that's not even the half of it. But don't take it from us—find out what folks like Kevin Lyons...read more
Chaos, Order & Art: The Bizarre World of Brecht Vandenbroucke
10.01.18 — A new interview with Belgian cartoonist and illustrator Brecht Vandenbroucke on his chaos, order, the art world, and his satirical artworks that beckon viewers to look deeper. read more
Interview :: 13 Years Later, Japanese Artist Usugrow and The Hundreds Come Full Circle
02.20.18 — "The world has changed a lot in the last 10 years, and me along with it. I think that shows in my work." 13 years after our first collaboration with...read more
The Best Podcasts of 2017
12.26.17 — Zio counts down the 8 podcasts she most enjoyed listening to in 2018, from the first podcast produced fully behind bars in San Quentin to a '90s-obsessed podcast by two...read more
The Most Impressive Architecture We Saw in 2017
12.21.17 — 2017 gave us another Blade Runner, but this year’s futuristic architecture had us feeling like we were actually living inside the dystopian film. The most incredible projects range from a...read more
13 Things You Didn't Know About the Friday the 13th Franchise
10.11.17 — Jason was almost named... Josh?! A burned down house and filmmakers so poor they tried to sell their blood - here's 13 surprising things you didn't know about the iconic...read more
8 Things You Didn't Know About Who Framed Roger Rabbit
08.03.17 — In the early 1990s, when we saw Who Framed Roger Rabbit on VHS for the first time, we were mesmerized by this window into two worlds we had never seen...read more
A Few of Our Favorite Artists Remember Jackson Pollock
07.06.17 — “Jackson Pollock embodies resolute determination in his depiction of chaos. It’s his clarity of vision that shows through in his finished paintings that I admire the most.” From 2shae to...read more
The 5 Most Iconic Paintings by Jackson Pollock
07.05.17 — In anticipation of this Friday's release of the The Hundreds X Jackson Pollock collection, we revisit 5 of the painter's most iconic works, from Lavender Mist to Convergence.read more
The Hundreds Travel Guide :: What to Do in Copenhagen
02.06.17 — Whether you’re into streetwear and sneakers, delicious food, beer, or cutting-edge art, Copenhagen is for you. Here's our guide.read more
The Most Passive-Aggressive Moments on Netflix's Show About Nothing, Terrace House
01.16.17 — Bobby Hundreds called this Japanese reality show "the antithesis of the American reality genre." Read more about the most addicting snoozefest you can watch right now and why everyone at...read more
The Secret Life of Joakim Ojanen's Art
01.06.17 — "I'm fascinated about the fact that we are aging and all the time changing a little bit... I think the characters I'm making are all my previous years—they are both...read more
Illustrator/Tattoo Artist YeahDope Finds Inspiration in Everything
12.23.16 — "I've gotten inspiration from art galleries to the shapes of stains on a bathroom floor." A quick chat with self-taught tattoo artist YeahDope, straight out of Adelaide, Australia.read more
20+ Creatives Share What's on Their Wish List This Christmas
12.14.16 — From artists like the legendary DEFER to Anwar Carrots, we asked these 20 creatives what's on THEIR Christmas wishlist. Get inspired.read more
10 Art & Photography Books You’ll Want to Give or Get This Christmas
12.12.16 — From a cookbook of prison recipes to Chi Modu's book of Tupac portraits, we've got the best 10 books you'll want to add to your wishlist this holiday season.read more
Look Alive :: How Spanish Illustrator Jose Mendez Turns the Ordinary Into Extraordinary
11.17.16 — Jose Mendez turned his food-related art into a full fledged career. Find out how.read more
Memories of a Future :: The Dystopian Photography of Laurent Kronental
10.28.16 — French photographer Laurent Kronental captured the lives of senior citizens living in monolithic housing projects in the suburbs of Paris in his project Souvenir d'un Futur. Through his lens, the...read more
Inside the Sensational World of Melbourne Artist Sean Morris
09.01.16 — "Power, outsiderism, intimidation, evil, sexual expression, all sorts of nostalgia. There are occasional issues that I want to provoke thought about... Some kind of blend of pleasure and weirdness."read more
Abstract Motion :: Brendan Monroe's Evolving Art
08.17.16 — "I think the satisfying part is just bringing them into existence." Multi-disciplinary artist Brendan Monroe talks the evolution of his work, his focus on shape and form, and the greatest...read more
Maori Tattoo Artist Spider Sinclair on Fine Lines & Far Travels
06.23.16 — "I'm looking forward to living day by day with minimal commitments, tattooing strangers in small towns and big cities, making friends, and becoming familiar with middle America."read more
Artist Alex Gardner's Blank-Faced Figures are Open to Your Interpretation
05.24.16 — “The goal is to get the person to think at all, to simply be moved.” Alex Gardner speaks on his figurative art and its implications. read more
Graffiti Outlaws Utah & Ether's New Book Documents Their "Probation Vacation"
05.05.16 — Having fled America to escape probation, the Bonnie & Clyde of graffiti, Utah and Ether, spent the next 5 years traveling and captured it all in their new book, "Probation...read more
Gore, Guts, & the Grotesque :: The Surreal, Acid Trip Art of Alex Jenkins
05.04.16 — "It’s really important, and I can’t stress enough, to keep drawing as much as possible. Don’t focus on the perfected finish, as you’ll improve as you go." Artist Alex Jenkins's...read more
Brazilian Artist Finok on the Diversity of São Paulo and Its Impact on His Work
04.23.16 — "Those observations make me question myself and the issues we have here, and that’s when the art starts." How Brazilian culture and its perception of graffiti has affected artist Finok's...read more
Girl Gangs & Tag-Bangers :: An Essential YouTube Playlist of Vintage Gangster Videos
03.30.16 — We've compiled some of the rawest, realest vintage gangster videos on YouTube. Bonus: A lot of the earliest forms of streetwear are featured, from khakis to Pendletons.read more
Mr. Penfold on Abstract Graffiti, Graphics & Galleries
03.21.16 — Bristol-based artist Mr. Penfold discusses his abstracted graffiti characters, how he refined his aesthetic, his scientific approach to color, and more.read more
Artist Brian Willmont on Process, Podcasts, Ghosts & Galleries
01.27.16 — Brian Willmont takes inspiration from the supernatural to deliver surrealist, visionary art. Zio catches up with Brian, who discusses his process, and describes what it's like to run a gallery...read more
Street Painter / Illustrator Malarko Found a New Medium: Ceramics
01.05.16 — Banned from Spain for graffiti arrests, skateboarder, street painter, and illustrator Malarko has recently been inspired by a new medium: ceramics. Here's a peek into his colorful world.read more
"Don't Grow Up—It's a Trap" :: Interview with Artist & Illustrator David Mendez Alonso
12.22.15 — "I think the biggest mistake of humans is to grow up and lose their sense of wonder. Don't grow up—it's a trap!" We talk to artist, illustrator, & designer David...read more
Natural Distortion :: Artist Paul Jackson Shows Us New Ways of Seeing
12.16.15 — "It can seem really hard to make a living out of the things that make you happy, but it totally can happen—you just have to have persistence and belief." Zio...read more
Cyclical Nature: An Interview with Artist Andrew Schoultz
10.15.15 — Andrew Schoultz shares his inspirations—from skateboarding to historical crusades—for his most recent awe-inspiring exhibition, Cyclical Nature, which infuses post-apocalyptic fear and destruction with purpose and hope.read more
Street Art & Ocean Preservation :: How PangeaSeed Makes a Difference
10.06.15 — “The United Nations now estimates that global fish stocks will be in full collapse by the year 2048." Zio talks to Tre' Packard of PangeaSeed, a non-profit creatively bringing attention...read more
Modern Myth-Making :: An Interview with Brooklyn Artist Collaboration FAILE
09.30.15 — "[Stenciling & wheatpasting] let us be a part of this small, almost secret language that was happening on the street. Speaking to those that were searching for something." FAILE on...read more
Grounded Geometry :: Artist Mark Whalen on His Newest Show "Trapezoid"
09.14.15 — "Patterns and lines give structure to the sometimes chaotic and free flowing narratives in my work, and there's a meditative quality and balance..." Australian artist Mark Whalen, one of our...read more
Curated by Be Street :: The Unofficial Bootleg Bart Art Show
07.31.15 — We catch up with Benny, owner and co-founder of Be Street Media to see how he conceptualized a Bart art show and how he found the amazing talent behind it....read more
Aaron Kai :: Catching Waves at the Artist's First Pop-Up Exhibition in L.A.
07.26.15 — "Hawaii gave me color and subject matter." Artist Aaron Kai's first show ever in sunny Los Angeles runs until this Monday, July 27, presented by The Hundreds and Free Bread...read more
Streetwear, Women, and the '90s :: Laura Callaghan's Badass & Beautiful Illustrations
07.23.15 — "I think once I... started drawing purely for pleasure, that’s when my style really began to develop." Irish-born artist Laura Callaghan discusses her incredibly vivid color palette, & the empowerment...read more
New Zealand Tattoo Artist Spider Sinclair on Fine Lines and Far Travels
07.10.15 — Zio chats with New Zealand Maori tattoo artist Spider Sinclair in this illuminating interview right before he hops on his motorcycle and travels across the US, tattooing as many strangers...read more
Inside Usugrow's Tokyo-Based HHH Gallery & Current Group Show "Monochrome"
07.08.15 — In March of 2015, artists Haroshi and Usugrow, along with Junko Hanzawa of Gestalten Japan, opened HHH gallery in Tokyo. We had Zio interview Usugrow about their current group show...read more
Remnants :: Artist Alex Lukas Connects Shared Experiences of Past & Present
06.18.15 — Artist Alex Lukas is obsessed with shared experiences – connecting the past & present – which explains artworks that seem to document the remnants & desolation of a time past, through...read more
Exclusive Interview with Utah & Ether, Graffiti's Bonnie & Clyde
06.05.15 — An exclusive interview with artist Utah & Ether about their obsession with trains, how their art exhibitions challenge conventional viewpoints on graffiti, and their best piece of advice.read more
Jenna Bouma AKA Slowerblack is Changing Modern Hand Poked Tattoo Art
05.13.15 — Zio interviews Jenna Bouma aka Slowerblack, whose intricate, all black, all hand poked tattoo style is provocative and instantly recognizable, marking a new kind of modern stick and poke.read more
The Story Behind Graffiti's Favorite Paint :: An Interview with Montana Colors
04.24.15 — After a brief conversation with the graffiti writers MOOCKIE and KAPI in 1994, a young Jordi Rubio went on to make the world's most successful spray paint company – Montana Colors....read more
From Graffiti to Graphic Design :: The Heavy Metal, Sherbet-Colored World of ILK
04.13.15 — Exclusive interview & studio visit with one of our favorite metal-obsessed eccentrics, French artist ILK, whose background in graffiti & graphic design has led him to new works on canvas....read more
The Journey Is the Destination :: The Elegant Two-Wheelers of Tokyobike
04.07.15 — A feeling of "lightness" that will help the rider forget the bike and appreciate their surroundings – that's the primary goal of the bike brand tokyobike. Zio sits down with...read more
Talking Tel Aviv with Israeli Artist and Designer Pilpeled
03.30.15 — Learn about Tel Aviv, Israel's tight-knit creative art and design community through one of its rising names, artist Pilpeled.read more
Modern Mythology :: An Interview with Mexico-Based Street Artist Curiot
03.03.15 — Zio talks to Mexico City-based street artist Curiot on mythology, environmentalism, and his interpretations of balance between man and nature.read more
INTERVIEW WITH BERLIN STREET ART & GRAFF POWER DUO, LOW BROS
01.22.15 — Street art & graffiti duo Low Bros tell us why they love Berlin, comics, Los Angeles, and the '90s in this exclusive interview.read more