HANKSY – “SURPLUS CANDY” – EPISODE 6 – AUSTIN

Hanksy gets some southern hospitality as he heads down south to Austin, Texas in his final instalment of ‘Surplus Candy’ where he checks out some of the local street artists.

Hanksy “Surplus Candy” Episode 5 – Chicago

Hanksy continues on his cross town adventures of America in the search for street art and in the latest episode of ‘Surplus Candy’ he makes a stop in his hometown of Chicago where he speaks with local artists Left Handed Wave, Don’t Fret, Nice One & more.

HANKSY’S “SURPLUS CANDY” – PORTLAND (EPISODE 4)

Hanksy continues his trek across America in search of street art and in the latest instalment he makes a stop off in Oregon, Portland, where he discovers the States zero tolerance towards graffiti and speaks with some of the local artists including RX, The Lost Cause & more.

Hanksy “Surplus Candy” Episode 3 – Philadelphia

Hanksy continues his exploration of street art and passes through Philly where he speaks with local artists Joe Boruchow, Ishknits, Kid Hazo & more. If you missed the previous episode you can peep it here.

Hanksy “Surplus Candy” Episode 2 – Detroit

Hanksy continues with his ‘Surplus Candy’ series in which the artist explores street art in different States across America and in the latest instalment he passes through Detroit where the deserted streets make it a haven for graffiti artists.

Jonathan Mannion Speaks on Photographing Jay Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” & More With Sway

Some of you may not know Johnathan Mannion by name but you will recognise his work as the famed photographer is responsible for some of your favourite artists album covers including Jay Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’, Eminem’s ‘Marhsall Mathers’, DMX’s ‘Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood’ to name just a few.

During the sit down Jonathan speaks on some of his legendary covers, current project with T.I’s clothing line AKOO, what it was like working with Eminem & more.

THE HUNDREDS – NATHAN SAWAYA – BRICK ARTIST

The Hundreds catch up with New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya who creates awe-inspiring works of art out of some of the most unlikely things including Lego bricks.

Jay Shells’ Rap Quotes: LA Edition

You may remember back in March when New York artist Jay Shells took to the streets of the Big Apple and put up his customised street signs featuring rap lyrics that referenced certain parts of the neighbourhood, well today he takes it to the West Coast. In the video below we get to see Jay hit up everywhere from Compton to Beverly Hills paying homage to the likes of 2 Pac, Kendrick Lamar, Warren G & more.

Estevan Oriol Speaks With Visual Artist Patrick Martinez

Visual artist Patrick Martinez is currently holding his first Midwest solo exhibition titled ‘Buy Now Cry Later’, which examines the dwindling quality of life due to the consumerist and nutritional choices of mainstream America. In the video below we get a glimpse into the preparation of screen prints for the show and get to hear how Martinez developed from his early graffiti days to producing his much famed neon pieces & more. The exhibition is at the Minneapolis gallery Public Functionary and will run until Dec 20th.

Stüssy Artist Series – Kevin Lyons

Stussy continue with their artist series and in the latest instalment they sit down with New York based designer and illustrator Kevin Lyons where he breaks down the origin of his infamous Monster characters, early influences and his connection to hip hop.