Ed Templeton is a legendary artist & skateboarder whose approach transcended conventional boundaries, leading to global impact within the spheres of photography, skateboarding & painting. He is the founder of Toy Machine, a company that created all time classics the likes of ‘Welcome To Hell’ & ’Jump Off A Building’, helping shape skateboarding from the early 1990s till present day. His photographs depict the lifestyle led by young skateboarders within urban/suburban America in a raw...
May 01, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode & video, available on our Patreon. In the early 2000s, New York’s economic landscape created a world in which one could survive off of little. Artists, skaters, graffiti writers, poets & musicians inhabited the city, organically creating style & culture in a way that permeated into the life of the neighborhood. Common streets became legendary as the 14 block radius of downtown New York housed a thriving underground scene flourishing in a carefree time of unhindered creat...
Apr 15, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on Patreon. DBRAD is an artist & graffiti writer who is part of the renowned THR crew. He speaks on perceptions of masculinity, mental health, life philosophy, what it means to be human, New York’s graffiti scene & more. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com
Apr 07, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. SMOE is a graffiti writer whose aggressive approach to street bombing garnered attention in recent years throughout New York City. Representing the LNE, H2K & 6BC graffiti crews, SMOE’s approach ranges from tagging passenger filled buses on main avenues to large rollers & technical pieces. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork...
Apr 03, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Mettz is a painter, photographer, skateboarder, tattoo artist and videographer. Most known for his distinct approach to traditional tattoos and paintings inspired by New York City life. We speak on New York City Graffiti, making art & finding balance in day to day living. Full Streets Talking* episode available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com...
Mar 28, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. Marina Inoue is a tattoo artist living & working out of London, England; with an upbringing rooted in writing graffiti within New York’s scene. She speaks on her experience in the male-dominated culture of graffiti, cultural dynamics, racking, life philosophy & more. Ian de Beer & Marina Inoue in conversation. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com...
Mar 21, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast ALOY is a legendary graffiti writer native to Los Angeles with a career spanning decades. Representing the great MSK crew, known for exemplifying a bold, legible & large letter structure; creating a high degree of visibility off the freeways & billboards he frequents. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com
Mar 15, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode on Patreon. Dylan Kraus is an artist who explores the sublime aspects of the world, both grand and minute. Inspired by the dynamic energy of New York City, his work embodies a contemplative quest for wonder and equilibrium. He currently lives and works in Berlin. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com
Mar 14, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast GKAE SKREW MSK is an internationally acclaimed graffiti writer whose name is synonymous with the title of ‘king’ from New York to Los Angeles. Getting down in MSK during the summer of 1992 when the crew was still an offshoot of AWR, GKAE approached graffiti with relentless will-power matched by few. He explains his reason for painting was to rid himself of depression, to impose against the status quo that property is more valuable than life, to achieve a primal feeling of self-worth. Over a peri...
Mar 10, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on Patreon. Bea Levy is a Manhattan based sometimes-writer, sometimes-musician, full time lover of the built world. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork
Mar 08, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode on our Patreon. KRUSH is a graffiti writer from the city of Pittsburgh. Beginning graffiti in 1993 at 13 years of age, KRUSH lived a life in and out of street life that culminated in a mindset shift at 25 years old. Having experienced both loss and gain, KRUSH prefers to focus on the positive celebration of the good in life. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork...
Feb 27, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on Patreon. Born in 1986 in Milan, Italy, Francesco lives & works in Brooklyn, New York. Established in the contemporary art world & showing internationally, his practice is just as likely to manifest as a drawing, a painting, or a sculpture, often blurring the distinction between these forms. Drawing from a unique variety of found images, he seems to create an archive in which there is no hierarchy between contemporary events & historical facts. Deiana activel...
Feb 20, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast CES is an iconic New York graffiti writer. His wild and aggressive approach to style writing has gained him immense fame, and following worldwide. Today his dedication and discipline rewards him to live from his art . Having earned the right to reach this level of longevity through a lifetime of graffiti writing. http://livingproofnewyork http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork
Feb 14, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode on Patreon. CHITO is a Seattle born, Mexico-based artist whose work has its roots planted in CHITO’s early activity within the realm of graffiti writing. Transcending the singular-approach associated with graffiti for a more multi-faceted style, CHITO’s work ranges from paintings on luxury items, technical outerwear, ceramics, porcelain home goods, ad infinitum. From graffiti to working alongside high fashion houses, CHITO’s work never strays far from the cultural roots of self. HIs...
Feb 12, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. PEAK VIC is a New York City graffiti writer whose active campaign began in 1977. A founding member of VIC; a graffiti crew whose name stems from robbing writers in train yards, surrounding them & taking all their paint. When the trains went out, PEAK began hitting streets, trucks & ensuing roller-missions with REVS. Widely known for his graffiti-wars, PEAK speaks on beef, life, painting with REVS, trains, influence & more. http://livingproofnewy...
Feb 06, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. is a painter whose work is both documentation & expressive of the transient nature that exists within Los Angeles. Through the appreciation of weathered surfaces, remnants of Los Angeles & the communities behind it, Alfonso’s paintings evoke feelings of wonder & contemplation as to where changing city scapes will culminate. His early inspiration comes from his father’s sign painting practice. He lives & works making paintings in East Los Angeles. http://livin...
Feb 03, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. MYTH & Ian de Beer in conversation. They speak on the state of Seattle, freight train graffiti, a decades long consistent approach, hustling & more. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork
Feb 01, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode on our Patreon. VIZIE is a fine artist & highly esteemed graffiti writer originally from Houston Texas who is the brother of the world renowned late great NEKST. This episode of Streets Talking* features VIZIE in conversation with Ian de Beer speaking on the law suit with fashion brand Guess, fine art, the life of NEKST, painting & more. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast RAMS is a graffiti writer from New Zealand, representing the world famous MSK crew. Upon hitting American soil RAMS quickly gained a state of notoriety through an aggressive campaign involving rappelling to high profile heaven spots. This episode of Streets Talking* features RAMS in conversation with XSM. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Streets Talking* with Clayton Patterson; full episode now available on our Patreon. Clayton Patterson is an artist well known for documenting the Lower East Side of New York. From riots at Tompkins Square Park to the 90’s hardcore punk scene embedded at CBGB’s. Clayton is interviewed by Ian de Beer on New York City history, preserving Clayton's legacy, art & life. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork...
Jan 17, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. Tommy Rebel is a graffiti writer from the 1990s era of New York City. After the Vandal Squad raided his home & filed suit against him in court for allegedly hitting trains with the names of police officers, Tommy took a step away from graffiti. Over the years he documented New York's street, train, tunnel & freight graffiti scene to an extent that easily crushes the photo collections of most. He is a connoisseur of Ralph Lauren's Polo coll...
Jan 11, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Roy is a skateboarder who influenced a generation through the attitude, style & audacious nature of his past lifestyle. After years of suffering from substance abuse, Andy now works with New Origins; helping others live a more positive existence through shared experience & understanding. This is Andy’s second appearance on our platform & we are eternally grateful for the inspiration, influence, help & example that Andy pushes forward. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://pat...
Jan 08, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon . XSM is an intellectually curious student of the arts & graffiti writer distinguished by a brazen approach to vandalism involving rappelling. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork
Jan 02, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. Wes Knoll is an artist, born & raised in New York who works as a photographer + filmmaker concerned with the polarizing textures of the human condition in relation to youth culture & adventure. Recently publishing his debut book of photography, FADING SMILE: A raw portrait of what growing up in New York authentically looks like from the perspective of graffiti, drug smuggling, travel, innocence & natural practicality. In addition to shooting all...
Dec 23, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full episode available on our Patreon. Ed Kratt has handled the most notorious legal cases within the world of New York graffiti. Kratt’s reputation precedes him as a high level attorney known to achieve victory in the courtroom against substantial odds; with an excellent track record of clients walking free, dismissed cases & charges dropped. His notable victories from drug cases to national monument vandalism turned him into a legendary figure within New York with over 47 years of experien...
Dec 21, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast LNE is an active graffiti crew from New York. This episode features SMOE, TOCER, REBOE, MTNW, ANGR & ZAVER in open banter amongst each other. Full episode available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com
Dec 17, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Streets Talking* Leo Fitzpatrick & Ian HERT de Beer in conversation, now available on our Patreon. Leo Fitzpatrick is an artist, actor & curator closely intertwined with New York’s downtown art & skateboarding culture. Ian HERT de Beer is a legendary graffiti writer & artist most known for his notorious prison sentence, house raid & parole due to vandalism charges; today Ian’s focus has shifted to making paintings depicting a wide range of subject matter, all with his graffit...
Dec 12, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Fitzgerald is a skateboarder riding for Hockey. After undergoing 3 ACL surgeries, needing a bone graft & sitting 8 months without a ligament in his knee, he began boxing to remain active. Currently boxing at Wild Card boxing gym, he has rehabilitated his knee to be able to skate the way he wants. Both boxing & skating mixed with pain & suffering led him to the level of sobriety that he is at today with 3 years clean. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofne...
Dec 06, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ed Kratt has handled the most notorious legal cases within the world of New York graffiti. Kratt’s reputation precedes him as a high level attorney known to achieve victory in the courtroom against substantial odds; with an excellent track record of clients walking free, dismissed cases & charges dropped. His notable victories from drug cases to national monument vandalism turned him into a legendary figure within New York with over 47 years of experience. Ed Kratt in conversation with REBOE...
Dec 03, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jerry Hsu is a legendary skateboarder, photographer & founder of Sci-Fi Fantasy. Esteemed for his switch-stance skateboarding; with video parts in Enjoi’s “Bag of Suck”, Emerica’s “Stay Gold”, amongst others. Gradually developing his photography since the start of his professional skate career, Hsu has put out a number of works including Blackberry & iPhone photo books “The Beautiful Flower Is The World” & “Lonley City”. His current work behind Sci-Fi Fantasy emerges as a mixture of ...
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