Blog
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Gore, Guts, & the Grotesque :: The Surreal, Acid Trip Art of Alex Jenkins
"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...
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Q&A: Meet the 16-Year-Old Creative Director Behind Design Studio Next Exit
Regardless of what you're advocating, you need visuals engaging enough to grab someone's attention through all the smoke and mirrors. Meet Benji Taylor, who Dazed recently named "the 16-year-old designer...
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From MS Paint to Skateboard Graphics :: The Irreverent Drawings of Leon Karssen
If you know what's good, you've probably already seen the hilarious skate and cat-themed work of Dutch skateboarder Leon Karssen. Get to know the artist behind the viral MS Paint...
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Brazilian Artist Finok on the Diversity of São Paulo and Its Impact on His Work
"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...
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The Life and Times of Tristan Eaton
"You really have to pay attention to who you are. That leads to honesty about what you’re doing." An in-depth interview with Tristan Eaton about how every part of his...
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Piece By Piece :: Connecting with Scott Patt
"It was about pushing myself and the work that I wanted to do for my future." Artist Scott Patt painted everyday for his yearlong project “Bigger. Smaller. Funnier.,” finishing 369...
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The Monster Aesthetic: What Happens When You Mix Drake & Four Loko?
Steph Russ's conceptual energy drink cocktails are inspired by Cam'Ron and Drake, and made with Four Loko and 5-Hour Energy. Buckle up.
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Mariella Angela Shares the Stories Behind 5 of Her Favorite Hip-Hop Portraits
After a chance encounter with Tyler, the Creator, 21-year-old artist Mariella Angela began a career out of her evocative hip-hop portraits. Here are her five favorite pieces and their stories.
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Check out the Smithsonian's Massive Collection of Rare Hip-Hop Photos
The Smithsonian just acquired a collection of photos featuring the likes of hip-hop titans like Jay Z, Grandmaster Flash, Queen Latifah, and Eazy-E as they built their legacy, long before...
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Introducing The Hundreds by Scott Patt Collection, Available Now
We're excited to announce our The Hundreds by Scott Patt collection, featuring the artist's playful wit across three collaborative T-shirts and one hat—available now.
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Through the Viewfinder: Travis Jensen Shares the Stories Behind His 10 Favorite Shots
For this inaugural edition of "Through the Viewfinder," we take a look at some iconic street photographs taken by Travis Jensen, featuring SF's yet-to-be gentrified Excelsior District, a riot, and...
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From Street to Studio :: How Graffiti Informs the Illustrative Work of Pablo Cots
"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.
