Bleeding Positivity // Lil B Interview
The man, the myth the legend. I'm still In shock I got to talk to Lil B. What a good guy, it seems like he's livin a life of peace and love and swats away anything that could be perceived as negative.
Skating on Acid and H.P. Lovecraft // MATT PIKE INTERVIEW
Sleep and High on Fire's Matt Pike, is probably the most rockin dude on earth. Being a part of some of the most legendary rock performances, he has written some of the best riffs as well as written some of metal's most esoteric lyrics.Recently he released a book containing all of the lyrics he's ever written for High on Fire available for purchase now We got to chat with him about it and pick his brain about some of the lyrics and inspirations behind them.
Bombing NYC's Train Tunnels // BAT Interview
We hung out with BAT, one of NY's most unique figures in graffiti. He took us down into the tunnels to bomb the abandoned train platforms in the NY underground. We talk about him losing his parents while he was young, homelessness and how loss in his life has led to a distrust in humanity. But at the same time having a strong moral standing and how that pushes him to be the best person he can, and remain vandalizing the streets of NY.
A Liquid State // Distort Interview
Distort is one of graffiti's most esoteric figures. His pieces are one of a kind as his talent for rendering letters is unmatched. His thoughts on the world and the human condition bleed into his art, reflecting his surroundings and incorporating the patterns he notices. They are all unique and specific to him because his walls go far beyond letter structure, Combining his personal philosophies with his incredible talent in painting and fine art comes together in a way that not too many people could duplicate. His works tell stories and the more you pay attention, the more you'll be able to get out of them.
When Things Turn Out Better Than You Thought // Joakim Ojane Interview
Artist and sculptor oakim Ojanen talks about his odly surreal characters and the world they live in.
Illusionary Portraits // Lee Wagstaff' Interview
The beautifully rendered faces that emerge from Lee Wagstaff's paintings display how you can overcomplicate something so simple. Lee can take the most basic of patterns and somehow form them into photorealistic portraits. We caught up with the painter to talk about his process, bloodletting, and one his collectors David Bowie.
Cope2 Has Survived It All
Cope2 is one New York's most infamous graffiti legends. With a lifetime of graffiti and crime under his belt, he's chosen to settle down into a more peaceful period in his life.
Synthetic Decay // Daniel Arsham Interview
New York-based artist Daniel Arsham straddles the line between art, architecture, and performance. A graduate of The Cooper Union, he has collaborated with choreographer Merce Cunningham to create stage designs, and is the co-founder of Snarkitecture, a collaborative design studio.