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- [Living Proof - Issue 15](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-15/) - featuring H.R., SABER MSK, Erik Ellington, Smith Street Rod and Gun Club, Wally Champs / Clarks Originals, Crack Gallery, Tadanori Yokoo, Kunichi Nomura, Addison Kirst, Last Resort AB and Adrian Douzmanian. Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine: Premium' tier are guaranteed a copy for September 2026, even if the online shop has sold out.
- [H.R. for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 15.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/h-r-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-15/) - Issue 15 will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for September, 2026.H.R. of the Bad Brains for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 15.H.R. is an artist best known for his role as the frontman of the Bad Brains, a band that left a permanent imprint on hardcore-punk with music about Positive
- [H.R. of The Bad Brains: Living Proof Issue 15.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/h-r-of-the-bad-brains-living-proof-issue-15/) - Issue 15 will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for September, 2026. H.R. of the Bad Brains for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 15. H.R. is an artist best known for his role as the frontman of the Bad Brains, a band that left a permanent imprint on hardcore-punk with music
- [BAT: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/bat-living-proof-radio-full-episode-2/) - BAT for Living Proof Radio.
- [Steve Alba: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/steve-alba-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Steve Alba for Living Proof Radio.
- [Peter Sutherland: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/peter-sutherland-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Peter Sutherland: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.
- [KET: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ket-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - KET for Living Proof Radio.
- [REVS: The Art of Getting Over.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/revs-the-art-of-getting-over/) - "ESPO, the notorious publisher of Philadelphia's dopest rag, On The Go, blessed us with a preview of his new book on the true outlaws of graffiti. The following excerpt comes from the chapter on one of the realest writers out there and one of Stress' personal favorites, REVS."REVS called at 5:00 to make sure I
- [“Stress Magazine”, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/stress-magazine-a-book-by-living-proof-2/) - "Stress Magazine," will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for August 2026. Living Proof has worked with KET to release “Stress Magazine” a book on the 30 year anniversary of the publication that represented real life in the old New York. From graffiti, guns & police brutality, to hustling, shoplifting
- [“Stress Magazine”, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/stress-magazine-a-book-by-living-proof/) - "Stress Magazine," will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members.Sent to our members for August 2026.Living Proof has worked with KET to release “Stress Magazine” a book on the 30 year anniversary of the publication that represented real life in the old New York. From graffiti, guns & police brutality, to hustling, shoplifting & rappers,
- [Nemzzz: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/nemzzz-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Nemzzz for Living Proof Radio.
- [“Can’t K*ll Yourself”, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cant-kll-yourself-a-book-by-living-proof-2/) - “Can’t K*ll Yourself,” will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for July 2026. Living Proof has released a book of previously unpublished photographs from the making of CKY; documenting the early days of what would eventually become Jackass. CKY was a crew of skateboarders and artists centered around Bam Margera.
- [Fabian Alomar: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/fabian-alomar-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Fabian Alomar for Living Proof Radio.
- [Shane Heyl: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shane-heyl-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Shane Heyl for Living Proof Radio.
- [Ben Kadow: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ben-kadow-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ben Kadow for Living Proof Radio.
- [Paul Rodriguez: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/paul-rodriguez-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Paul Rodriguez for Living Proof Radio.
- [Ishod Wair: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ishod-wair-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ishod Wair for Living Proof Radio.
- [Brandon Novak: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/brandon-novak-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Brandon Novak is a professional skateboarder, author and television personality who became known through his appearances in the CKY videos, Viva La Bam and the Jackass franchise.A childhood friend of Bam Margera, Novak was once considered a skateboarding prodigy and was sponsored at a young age before addiction derailed his career. Despite years of struggles
- [April and Phil Margera: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/april-and-phil-margera-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - April and Phil Margera are the parents of Bam Margera. They became beloved figures through their appearances in the CKY videos and Viva La Bam and became an essential part of the CKY, Viva La Bam and Jackass legacy.
- [Wiley: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/wiley-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June 2026. Wiley for The London Issue, Living Proof’s first regional Issue. Universally hailed as “the Godfather of Grime”, Wiley played a massive role in bringing UK Grime to a world-stage with a life marked by the extreme highs
- [Bam Margera: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/bam-margera-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Bam Margera for Living Proof Radio.Bam Margera is a professional skateboarder and cultural icon whose work helped bridge the worlds of skateboarding, independent filmmaking and mainstream entertainment.Emerging from West Chester during the 1990s, Margera first gained recognition as a pro skateboarder riding for companies including Fairman's Skate Shop, Toy Machine Skateboards, Speed Metal Bearings, Electric
- [“Can’t K*ll Yourself”, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cant-kll-yourself-a-book-by-living-proof/) - "Can’t K*ll Yourself," will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members.Sent to our members for July 2026.Living Proof has released a book of previously unpublished photographs from the making of CKY; documenting the early days of what would eventually become Jackass.CKY was a crew of skateboarders and artists centered around Bam Margera. Their videos introduced
- [“Can’t K*ll Yourself,” a book by Living Proof. 6/26/26.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cant-kll-yourself-a-book-by-living-proof-6-26-26/) - ”Can’t K*ll Yourself,” will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members.Sent to our members for July 2026.Before Jackass became an MTV phenomenon, it existed in the form of CKY, an independent video series created by Bam Margera and his crew. Combining skateboarding, stunts and reckless chaos, the videos provided the blueprint for Jackass and laid
- [Living Proof Magazine: The London Issue. 5/24/26.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue-5-24-26/) - Living Proof has worked on its first regional issue, featuring graffiti writers, designers, restaurants, rappers, artists and skateboarders from the United Kingdom.A release party will be held in London, Friday the 29th. Details in the coming days.The issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.
- [TOX DDS: The London Issue.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tox-dds-for-living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026 via our site.
- [Living on Borrowed Time: Diagnosed at 17. 6/13/26](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-on-borrowed-time-diagnosed-at-17-6-13-26/) - Living on Borrowed Time: Diagnosed at 17.A documentary by Living Proof.The film will be available for Living Proof Members on 6/13/26.
- [In memory of James Gandolfini: This Thing of Ours, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/in-memory-of-james-gandolfini-this-thing-of-ours-a-book-by-living-proof/) - *shipped to Living Proof Members, April 2026.James Gandolfini was an actor who rose to global prominence through his portrayal of Tony Soprano, an Italian-American Mafia boss in The Sopranos. Delivering a performance that fused brutality with vulnerability, Gandolfini permanently altered the language of serialized storytelling.The role expanded the world’s understanding of what a protagonist could
- [Triumph: Icons of Rap, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/triumph-icons-of-rap-a-book-by-living-proof-2/) - *shipped to Living Proof Members, May 2026.The expansion of rap music during the 1990s into the mid 2000s is widely regarded as a defining period in the development of rap music, often described as its “golden era” due to the scale of innovation and originality achieved during this time. The rise of regional styles from
- [All Roses. Living Proof Artist Edition: 005.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/all-roses-living-proof-artist-edition-005-2/) - All Roses, a book by Cheryl Dunn for Living Proof. Now available exclusively to Living Proof members, shipped to our members for February 2025.The rise of downtown New York City’s most influential artists, graffiti writers and crews was intimately captured through the lens of Cheryl Dunn. In the early 2000s, the world below 14th street
- [D Double E: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/d-double-e-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.D Double E is a British MC regarded as one of the foundational figures of grime music. Emerging from East London in the early 2000s, he first gained recognition as a member of the influential N.A.S.T.Y Crew. His
- [Living on Borrowed Time: Diagnosed at 17.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-on-borrowed-time-diagnosed-at-17/) - Living on Borrowed Time: Diagnosed at 17. A documentary film now live for Living Proof Members.Diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager, TIME survived a life-threatening illness and went on to become one of London's most recognizable graffiti writers. This film documents his story through sickness, shoplifting, graffiti and a final acceptance of mortality.Created by Ruthless
- [Victory Lap Radio: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/victory-lap-radio-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Inspired by London’s historic culture of pirate radio, Victory Lap began in 2019 as a group of friends aiming to showcase emerging UK rap and grime artists through a DIY radio show.In an effort to restore the feeling
- [Charlie Birch: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/charlie-birch-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.For Issue 14 of Living Proof Magazine, Charlie Birch is featured in conversation with his good friend Lloyd Hodgson, where he speaks on his journey in skateboarding so far, Scouse roots, starting a family, and more.What's your day
- [Dynamite: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dynamite-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.After having spent about two weeks in London, it became a daily routine for our team to head over to Manor Place to hang around. Sitting around one day, a mutual friend of ours introduced me to the
- [Aya Brown for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/aya-brown-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Aya Brown is a Brooklyn-based visual artist whose work reflects the lived textures of Flatbush, Caribbean lineage, and Black cultural memory. Gaining recognition for her Essential Workers series during the COVID-19 pandemic, she created portraits honoring Caribbean and Black nurses and healthcare workers who are often absent from mainstream representation. What began as drawings and a
- [E Pellici: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/e-pellici-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.E Pellicci is more than just a café on Bethnal Green Road, it’sa living slice of East London history, a place wheregenerations have sat side by side to share stories over big breakfasts, hearty pastas, and cups of
- [Tim & Barry: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tim-barry-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Tim & Barry are pioneering UK filmmakers and photographers who became central figures in documenting and shaping the evolution of Britain’s underground music scene since the early 2000s. The duo built their platform by filming the rise of
- [Potter Payper: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/potter-payper-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Potter Payper is a British rapper from Barking, East London. Emerging in the early 2010s, he gained early recognition through his Training Day mixtape series, which bridged elements of grime and road rap. Raised amid instability, time in
- [TOX DDS: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tox-dds-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026. TOX DDS is one of the most prolific and notorious vandals in the city of London’s history, known for his extensive and omnipresent coverage across London’s underground transit system. Beginning as a teenager writing graffiti in South
- [Karim B: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/karim-b-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026. Karim Bakhtaoui is a longtime member of the Palace Skateboards crew, and a staple figure within London’s Southbank scene. Bakhtaoui joined the Palace team during the company’s early days, making regular appearances in videos including Endless Bummer,
- [Living Proof Magazine: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue-3/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Wiley for The London Issue, Living Proof’s first regional Issue.Universally hailed as “the Godfather of Grime”, Wiley played a massive role in bringing UK Grime to a world-stage with a life marked by the extreme highs and lows
- [TOX DDS: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tox-dds-for-living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue-2/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.TOX DDS is one of the most prolific and notorious vandals in the city of London’s history, known for his extensive and omnipresent coverage across London’s underground transit system. Beginning as a teenager writing graffiti in South London during
- [Karim B: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/karim-b-for-living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Karim Bakhtaoui is a longtime member of the Palace Skateboards crew, and a staple figure within London’s Southbank scene.Bakhtaoui joined the Palace team during the company’s early days, making regular appearances in videos including Endless Bummer, Paramount, and
- [Bel Cobain: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/bel-cobain-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Bel Cobain is a London-based artist working across soul, jazz, and alternative R&B. She has built her career independently, operating outside traditional industry systems. Her music is driven by an instinctive approach to writing, focusing on inner conflict
- [Amy Leung: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/amy-leung-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.I visited Amy’s studio when she had recently moved into Manor Place, and even still her space was already beginning to fill up with drawings, prints, found items, past work and personal relics. As I looked around, it
- [Wiley: The London Issue](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue-5/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026.Wiley for The London Issue, Living Proof’s first regional Issue.Universally hailed as “the Godfather of Grime”, Wiley played a massive role in bringing UK Grime to a world-stage with a life marked by the extreme highs and lows
- [This Thing of Ours, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/this-thing-of-ours-a-book-by-living-proof/) - *shipped to Living Proof Members, April 2026. Living Proof has worked with Anthony Neste to release a book of previously unseen photographs from the making of The Sopranos. The Sopranos is an American television drama centered on New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano, a high-ranking figure in the Italian-American Mafia navigating internal power struggles within his
- [Banlieue: Suburbs of Paris, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/banlieue-suburbs-of-paris-a-book-by-living-proof-2/) - *Shipped to our members for February, 2026. “La Banlieue” are the low-income housing projects surrounding Paris. While the term Banlieue technically refers to any suburb of a city, in French discourse it is associated with densely populated high-rise housing projects marked by economic deprivation, with some of the neighborhoods infamously labeled as “no-go zones”. While
- [Living Proof Magazine: The London Issue.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-magazine-the-london-issue/) - The London Issue will be distributed exclusively to Living Proof Members. Sent to our members for June, 2026. Wiley for The London Issue, Living Proof’s first regional Issue. Universally hailed as “the Godfather of Grime”, Wiley played a massive role in bringing UK Grime to a world-stage with a life marked by the extreme highs
- [Living Proof - Issue 14](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-14/) - featuring Wiley, M Huncho, Bel Cobain, AJ Tracey, TOX DDS, Amy Leung, Dynamite, Victory Lap Radio, D Double E, Potter Payper, Charlie Birch, Karim Bakhtaoui, E Pellici, Tim & Barry. Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine: Premium' tier are guaranteed a copy for June 2026, even if the online shop has sold out.
- [STAR TEAM ZINE](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/star-team-zine/) - Now available. Message us and we will send you one! Blessings. (Zine is available for everyone on the product tier & international tier, throughout the month of September 2023).
- [Living Proof New York](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-new-york/) - Angel & Z Radio is now operating under the name of Living Proof New York. Angel & Z Radio was a podcast that launched June, 2020. Specializing in interviewing New York City graffiti writers as well as figures within the broader downtown community from the skate, art & hardcore punk scenes. They would run food
- [Outfit Architecture, by Tommy Rebel](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/outfit-architecture-by-tommy-rebel/) - 'Outfit Architecture’, a 124 page booklet shipped to Living Proof members for the month of August 2024. This booklet is the first edition of Living Proof's "Artist Editions", a periodical publication wit a specialized focus that will be sent to our Living Proof members. In 1990s New York City, a subculture created around garments spread throughout
- ["Forever Young & Crazy" by OJAE FYC](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/forever-young-crazy-by-ojae-fyc/) - “Forever Young & Crazy”, a 138 page book, shipped to our members for the month of October 2024. As a New York City youth raised within the graffiti scene of the late 80s, with its crime, self-discovery, drugs, fighting, joy and violence; "Forever Young & Crazy" documents the life of OJAE FYC, an iconic graffiti
- [Sneaker Champs, Living Proof Artist Edition: 003](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/sneaker-champs-living-proof-artist-edition-003/) - Sneakers in 1990s New York City were a statement of identity and status during a time when hip-hop and graffiti were evolving from underground movements to cultural powerhouses. Sneakers became the unofficial uniform of these scenes, representing freedom, defiance, and self-expression. The tradition of boosting within graffiti culture was not limited to Jackets. Racking was
- [Boosted, Living Proof Artist Edition: 004](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/boosted-living-proof-artist-edition-004/) - Boosting refers to the act of shoplifting items, typically from retail stores with an intent of reselling goods for profit. With deep connections to graffiti culture; it becomes a way of life and even an occupation. As a natural extension of the mentality shared by graffiti writers who often operate on the margins of society,
- [All Roses, Living Proof Artist Edition: 005.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/all-roses-living-proof-artist-edition-005/) - All Roses, a book by Cheryl Dunn for Living Proof. 2/05/2025 *All Roses will be available exclusively to Living Proof members, shipped to our members for February, 2025. Feel free to contact us on here via a direct message, or email info@livingproofnewyork.com for any questions, concerns or order inquiries. We respond within 24 hours and strive
- [GOOG: Back From The Dead](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/goog-back-from-the-dead/) - The images in this book are from GOOG’s personal collection, archiving graffiti he has done around the world over the span of several years. Rather than a hard drive or memory card, GOOG had stored all of his photos in the form of photographs printed on different pieces of white HP printer paper, alongside various
- [Outfit Architecture 2.0](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/outfit-architecture-2-0/) - In 1967, the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation was launched by Ralph Lauren, a 28 year-old born to a working-class immigrant family in the Bronx. By the early ‘80s, Polo became synonymous with status and sophistication, and was worn predominantly by upper-class white families and sold in high-end department stores across the United States. Amongst youth
- [How NYC Graffiti Made The North Face Street Royalty: Full Video](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/how-nyc-graffiti-made-the-north-face-street-royalty-full-video/) - Living Proof / The North Face. POST VSOP and MIKE IRAK speak on the culture surrounding The North Face in New York City’s graffiti scene. In 1990s and early 2000s New York, The North Face became a staple in graffiti culture because it struck the perfect balance between function, status, and street symbolism. Beyond practicality,
- [Called Home, a book by Larry Clark for Living Proof](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/called-home-a-book-by-larry-clark-for-living-proof/) - Thirty years ago, Larry Clark’s directorial debut Kids (1995) hit theaters across the country, offering audiences a look into the lives of unsupervised teenagers as they skated, partied, had unprotected sex, and did drugs over the course of one day in New York City. In order to realistically depict the lives of youth in New York
- [NEW YORK IS MINE… a book by Boogie for Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/new-york-is-mine-a-book-by-boogie-for-living-proof/) - “NEW YORK IS MINE / I CAME AT THE PERFECT TIME”, a book by Boogie For Living Proof. Shipped to Living Proof members for the month of October 2025. Vladimir Milivojevich, known professionally as Boogie, came of age amidst the civil unrest and rebellion in his hometown of Belgrade as Serbia struggled for independence throughout
- [Tompkins Square Park: Forty Years](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tompkins-square-park-forty-years/) - “Tompkins Square Park: Forty Years”, a book by Living Proof. Tompkins Square Park sits centrally inside Manhattan’s East Village, serving the downtown neighborhood as a cultural hub for the diverse communities of skaters, punks, squatters, hippies and artists that have coexisted within the park’s boundaries for generations. Throughout the decades, the park has been an
- [Alain Levitt, Tompkins Square Park: Forty Years](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alain-levitt-tompkins-square-park-forty-years/) - *Tompkins Square Park: Forty Years- Shipped to Living Proof members for the month of November 2025. Looking for a change of scenery, a 26 year-old Alain Levitt relocated from his hometown of Los Angeles to Manhattan in September of 2000. Through his sister who already lived in New York and his affiliation with California-based graffiti
- [Inside NYC’s Illegal Dirt Bike Crews](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/inside-nyc-s-illegal-dirt-bike-crews/) - Living Proof has worked with numerous Bronx Bike Life crews to release “12 O’Clock”, a 130-page book documenting the world surrounding the groups of individuals that ride their ATV’s, 4 wheelers and motorized bikes throughout the 5 boroughs of the city. The book follows the riders who have been a part of the scene for
- [12 O'Clock, a book by Living Proof](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/12-oclock-a-book-by-living-proof/) - “12 O’Clock”, a book by Living Proof documenting the world of New York’s Bike Life crews. Now available exclusively to Living Proof members. *Shipped to our members for January, 2026 Living Proof has worked with numerous Bronx Bike Life crews to release “12 O’Clock”, a 130-page book documenting the world surrounding the groups of individuals
- [Issue 4: Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-4-living-proof-magazine/) - Featuring MINT & SERF PPP, WIKI, CALEB BARNETT, CAJUN BTM & EM1. Available now. Issue 4 will be shipped to all of our Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine' tier. Issue 4 includes an in-depth interview with MINT & SERF PETER PAN POSSE, photo-collections from EM1 & words on his approach to New
- [Issue 5, Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-5-living-proof-magazine/) - Featuring VFR, Martin Wong, OJAE FYC, Peter Sutherland, Dylan Kraus, Atticus Torre, Stanislava Kovalcikova & Chris Lloyd. With forewords by Leo Fitzpatrick & Avi Gold. Issue 5 will be sent to all Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine' tier.
- [Shoreline Mafia for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shoreline-mafia-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Now available to Living Proof members and in our Online Shop.Shoreline Mafia is a Los Angeles rap group that emerged in the mid-2010s and quickly became one of the defining sounds of modern West Coast street rap. The crew began when OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin met through writing graffiti and East Hollywood’s skate-and-street culture.Their music
- [Shoreline Mafia in conversation with REBOE LNE.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shoreline-mafia-in-conversation-with-reboe-lne/) - A segment from the Shoreline Mafia feature in Issue 12. Full interview available in Issue 12 of Living Proof Magazine, sent to Living Proof members for the month of December 2025.────────────────────────────────────────────────────REBOE: So you guys met through graffiti, right? What’s the deal with that? You guys always wrote just as kids, just naturally?OHGEESY: Yeah, I was
- [Footwork: a look into the footwear worn by New York City’s graffiti writers](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/footwork-a-look-into-the-footwear-worn-by-new-york-city-s-graffiti-writers/) - Living Proof presents: Footwork, a look into the footwear worn by New York City’s graffiti writers. Th full article is featured in Issue 12 of Living Proof Magazine, available to Living Proof members and in our Online Shop. Footwear from POST VSOP, ACET WH, ZAVER LNE, REBEL SC, TOCER LNE and ZAM LNE. Intro text by POST
- [Lucien Clarke for Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/lucien-clarke-for-living-proof-magazine/) - Riding for Palace since the brand’s inception, Clarke became a household name not only amongst skaters with his part in Palasonic, but as a model and face of the brand as Palace’s influence crossed the pond, blowing up in the world of streetwear through the latter half of the 2010s. After attracting the attention of
- [Stunna Sandy in conversation with POST VSOP](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/stunna-sandy-in-conversation-with-post-vsop/) - Stunna Sandy is a rapper from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, born to Egyptian immigrant parents. In 2024 she released her debut single “Make It Look Sexy” through Courtesy Of Records, a track that established her as a rising voice in the city’s new wave of artists. With her own unique perspective as a first-generation Egyptian-American, Stunna
- [Niontay for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/niontay-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Niontay is an American rapper and producer born in Milwaukee, raised in Florida, and currently living in Brooklyn. Though he experimented with song writing on and off through his teenage years, he didn’t take rapping fully seriously until moving to New York in 2019, when an off the cuff drunken cypher session reignited his inspiration.
- [Simjae on Archiving Stone Island, Photography and Hugan Books.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/simjae-on-archiving-stone-island-photography-and-hugan-books/) - Full article in Issue 12 of Living Proof Magazine. I first met you around 2020. You’re originally from Busan, right? How did you end up in Seoul, and when did you really start your work? I’m actually from Changwon, a city down south in Korea. Compared to Seoul or Busan, it’s much quieter and more
- [Slawn for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/slawn-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Olaolu Slawn is a Nigerian-born creative who has been based in London since 2018. His work spans multiple mediums, with pop art and graffiti-inspired designs appearing on skate decks, canvases, murals, clothing, and sculpture. Growing up as an avid skateboarder in Lagos, he was entrusted at age 15 with the role of creative director at
- [Taito Itateyama  for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/taito-itateyama-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Tokyo holds the most extreme duality one can live through, and everyone who’s still here has learned their own way to struggle over it. After all, the meaning behind those moments is what he, I, and everyone else is searching for: tonight, tomorrow, and forever after. And Taito chose photography as his way to decide...
- [Devon Turnbull for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/devon-turnbull-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Before becoming known for his gallery-like listening room installations and custom-built high-end audio equipment, Devon Turnbull’s creative moniker, Ojas, took form through graffiti, DJing, and screenprinted clothing. Turnbull grew up in Suffolk County, New York, until his parents moved to a transcendental meditation community in Iowa when he was 11. At 17, he left to
- [Gray Sorrenti for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gray-sorrenti-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - A child of New York City at the turn of the millennium, Gray Sorrenti grew up with photography as a second language, using still images to tell stories about the world around her. Born into a lineage of influential fashion photographers, including her late uncle Davide Sorrenti and her father, Mario Sorrenti, renowned for his
- [Barrington Levy for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/barrington-levy-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Barrington Levy is a legendary Jamaican reggae artist who emerged in the late 70s and became a driving force in reggae’s evolution. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Levy began releasing solo music at the young age of 14. His music reflects Jamaica’s late-1970s shift from roots reggae music to early dancehall; touching on social hardship, moral
- [Futura 2000 for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/futura-2000-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - One of the most influential figures in graffiti and art, New York City’s Futura 2000 emerged from the subway movement of the 1970s to reinvent what graffiti could be. In 1980, he painted Break, the iconic whole car that highlighted his abstract, forward-thinking approach. Futura's work began to travel internationally when he joined British punk band
- [Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alfonso-gonzalez-jr-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. is an artist from Los Angeles whose work focuses on overlooked surfaces across the city. Gonzalez’s art was inspired by the graffiti murals he grew up seeing in his neighborhoods and by his father's profession as a sign painter. Since his first solo show at Matthew Brown Gallery in Los Angeles, Gonzalez
- [Vanna Kitty for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/vanna-kitty-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Vanna Youngstein is a designer and stylist whose work is shaped by a dual upbringing between British and American cultures. Having lived in New York for over a decade, Youngstein draws constant inspiration from the city’s downtown creative community daily. What began as an obsession with clothing has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice spanning fashion,
- [FATZO for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/fatzo-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - London holds one of Europe’s most established graffiti scenes, with decades of writing embedded in the streets and the Tube network of the London Underground. That lineage continues today through writers such as FATZO. Hailing from North West London and raised in council estates; FATZO is one of the writers carrying the torch of London’s
- [Trill Tega for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/trill-tega-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Trill Tega is an Irish-born Nigerian rapper making music in the hip-hop and Afrobeat style. Growing up in Lagos, Tega was exposed to Afrobeat at its source, where its rhythmic foundation would later become central to his approach, reflecting the continuing influence of African music on hip-hop today. He has collaborated with artists including Wale,
- [Sully Cormier for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/sully-cormier-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Sully Cormier is a professional skateboarder riding for Baker, Asics, and Supreme, originally hailing from Southwest Florida and now living in New York City. With opening parts in both Baker’s waterCRACKER and Supreme’s Play Dead, Sully’s approach to skateboarding is reminiscent of the early 2000s heyday of skateboarding, when speed, trick selection, and style defined
- [Soldier for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/soldier-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Soldier is a Nigerian-born, London-based artist who began making art at a young age, at 16 he left home and supported himself by selling drawings. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to London, where he couch-surfed, skated, and attended university, where exposure to established art institutions expanded his perspective.He continues to develop a multi-disciplinary practice
- [SAVIE OTR, SLUTO, MODUS: September 22'](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/savie-otr-sluto-modus-september-22/) - Peace everybody, For September 2022 we’re going to be releasing a members-only video with SAVIE OTR as well as limited hand done stickers from SAVIE. The SAVIE video features all unseen footage from the archives of SAVIE and a his crew. Heaven spots, freight hopping, San Francisco hill bombing and international painting. Featuring SAVIE, LABRAT,
- [Updates](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/updates/) - Peace to everyone, For the month of December, we are going to be releasing via our Living Proof membership a tunnel bombing documentary-style video from JEDI 5 titled "You Win Some, You Lose Everything", a full interview with CURVE TGE // CURVAZOID, and a full interview with MANIK. "You Win Some, You Lose Everything" is
- [Cochise: Street Gangs of the Lower East Side](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cochise-street-gangs-of-the-lower-east-side-2/) - The Satan’s Sinners Nomads were founded in Tompkins Square Park in 1988 right after the infamous "Tompkins Square Park Police riot". The club disbanded in 1993 when Cochise tried two murder 2 of his members by throwing them in the East River. They survived and he went to prison for 18 yrs. While in prison
- [October 2023 Update](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/october-2023-update/) - We are starting an archival section in our Living Proof membership. This section is going to be dedicated to archiving all the hardcopy photographs, video tapes & related items that have been amassed over the early years as writers, photographers, regular civilians and fans documented what was going on in New York & other major
- [Streets Talking*](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking/) - Living Proof presents Streets Talking*, a members-only series that will be uploaded weekly. Featuring radio-show format conversations, interviews & sessions from graffiti crews, artists, writers, skaters, lawyers, chefs, painters & more. This month’s Streets Talking episodes feature: *Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Ed Kratt in conversation with REBOE *Leo Fitzpatrick in conversation with Ian HERT de
- [Streets Talking* Ed Kratt in conversation with REBOE](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-ed-kratt-in-conversation-with-reboe/) - Criminal defense attorney Ed Kratt in conversation with REBOE, now available to Living Proof members. 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
- [Angel Radio: episode 1 -Q & A part 2.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-episode-1-q-a-part-2/) - The first episode of 'Angel Radio', a members-only series that will be an off-shoot of Living Proof Radio. We will be bantering amongst ourselves, friends & family in a non-interview style format, playing music and sharing images and videos that influenced us in the past & also present. All questions will be answered in upcoming
- [Issue 6 Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-6-living-proof-magazine/) - Featuring KATSU, Nicole McLaughlin, CAMEL BTM, Shawn Powers, Tino Razo, Nate Lowman, YL & Starker, Faye Wei Wei & Tom Hardwick-Allan, Ned Vena and Tao Lin.*Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy. Shipping begins later this week.
- [SLUTO, Graffiti on Low or No Dollars. Full episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/sluto-graffiti-on-low-or-no-dollars-full-episode/) - Graffiti on Low or No Dollars is a novel written by Elberto Muller. Muller, who lives life mostly as a drifter, writes about his experience travelling throughout North America via freight train. The book reflects on the state of American life & society today; the scamming, drugs and unorthodox ways of making a living that
- [Living Proof Magazine, Issue 8. 12/5/2024.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-magazine-issue-8-12-5-2024/) - Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for the month of December 2024.
- [Issue 9: Living Proof Magazine.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-9-living-proof-magazine/) - featuring Andrew Reynolds, SAVIE, GARD & LITER OTR, T4 Taihou Tokura, Gino Iannucci, Eddie Huang, Zach Allen, AOI Industry, Vince Palmer, Nils Matijas, Come Tees, Shinpei Ueno and Hirofumi Kojima.*Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine' tier are guaranteed a copy for March 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.*
- [Issue 10: Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-10-living-proof-magazine/) - featuring William Strobeck, Troy Gipson, MKUE 246, BEGR D30, Grant Taylor, Haroshi, Kyonosuke Yamashita, Uncle Paulie’s Deli, Prov Tokyo, Little Tokyo Table Tennis, Tenant, Skate Muzik and Bear Myles.Living Proof members on the 'Living Proof Magazine' tier are guaranteed a copy for June 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.*
- [“Our World”, a book by Living Proof / The North Face.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/our-world-a-book-by-living-proof-the-north-face/) - Living Proof has worked with The North Face to release Our World, a 152-page book documenting the culture surrounding The North Face in New York City during the late ’90s and early ’00s. The North Face played a vital role in shaping the identity of graffiti writers, boosting crews and the local fashion scene in
- [Leo Fitzpatrick for Living Proof Radio: Preview.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/leo-fitzpatrick-for-living-proof-radio-preview/) - Leo Fitzpatrick’s episode on Living Proof Radio will be released today, 11am EST, for Living Proof members.
- [Earl Sweatshirt for Living Proof Magazine: Issue 11.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/earl-sweatshirt-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-11/) - Featuring Earl Sweatshirt, Denzel Curry, Shaun Crawford, Zion Effs, CAP One, Matty Matheson / Pig Pen, Carpet Co., Aurel Schmidt, Jiro Konami, Maggie Lee, Market St. Gallery, EC Melodi, Mario Ayala and Xaviersobased.*Living Proof members on the "Living Proof Magazine" tier are guaranteed a copy for September 2025, even once the online shop is sold
- [Denzel Curry for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 11.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/denzel-curry-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-11/) - Denzel Curry is an American rapper who emerged from SpaceGhostPurrp’s Raider Klan as a teen, self-releasing early mixtapes before dropping his debut album Nostalgic 64. His breakout single “Ultimate”, went viral, and he followed with Imperial while landing the XXL Freshman cover that year.Curry’s 2018–22 run cemented his reputation: the fractured, three-act Ta13oo, the Miami-rooted
- [Re-Ignition: 1/24/26](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/re-ignition-1-24-26/) - Living Proof presents, Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear. 1/24/26.“Re-Ignition” is a new segment from Living Proof that serves as a library & archive of the prized possessions, rare relics and clothing belonging to graffiti writers, artists & skateboarders. Featuring items from highly coveted articles of clothing, personal keepsakes, collectibles, as well as
- [Living Proof Presents, "Banlieue: Suburbs of Paris"](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-presents-banlieue-suburbs-of-paris/) - A book on life inside the neighborhoods on the edges of Paris. 2/3/26. All photos by Yanis Dadoum. The book will be available to Living Proof members beginning on 2/3/26. Shipped to Living Proof members for the month of February, 2026.
- [Living Proof Office Session.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-office-session/) - ZE ACID CREW. Living Proof Office Session, 2026. Full Living Proof Office Session video available to Living Proof members, tomorrow.
- [Living Proof Office Session.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-office-session-2/) - SP ONE. Living Proof Office Session, 2026. Full Living Proof Office Session video available to Living Proof members, tomorrow.
- [Avi Gold for Re-Ignition](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/avi-gold-for-re-ignition/) - a look into his personal collection. 2/25/26. Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear by Living Proof. Full series will be available exclusively to Living Proof members, tomorrow.
- [POST VSOP for Re-Ignition](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/post-vsop-for-re-ignition/) - a look into his personal collection. 2/28/26. Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear by Living Proof. Full series will be available exclusively to Living Proof members, tomorrow.
- [OJAE FYC](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ojae-fyc/) - THE JUICE MAN Words & photos by Wes Knoll. Article featured in Issue 5, Living Proof Magazine. “WHO ARE YOU?! WHO ARE YOU?! WHO ARE YOU?!,” a man screams on a crowded subway train underground. Unsure of who he was demanding answers from, I turned in curiosity. The mystery revealed itself by the sight of a
- [Martin Wong](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/martin-wong/) - Issue 5, Living Proof Magazine. Martin Wong was an artist deeply embedded in the Lower East Side’s cultural tapestry. His paintings depicted scenes ranging from prison cells and brick walls to the vibrant downtown characters he surrounded himself with. He found community among outsiders and amassed a significant collection of graffiti artifacts beginning in the
- [All Roses, by Cheryl Dunn](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/all-roses-by-cheryl-dunn/) - The rise of downtown New York City’s most influential artists, graffiti writers and crews was intimately captured through the lens of Cheryl Dunn. In the early 2000s, the world below 14th street bred an ecosystem of vandalism, underground culture and art; parallel to a darker side of drug addiction and rampant partying. ‘All Roses’ depicts
- [Polo in the Streets: Ralph Lauren’s Role in New York’s Underground](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/polo-in-the-streets-ralph-laurens-role-in-new-yorks-underground/) - The Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation was launched in 1967 by a 28 year-old Ralph Lauren, born to a family of Jewish immigrants in the Bronx. Originally only selling ties, making deliveries to department stores himself, and operating out of a single drawer in the Empire State Building, his brand saw quick success and soon expanded
- [Living Proof / The Sopranos. 4/7/26.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-the-sopranos-4-7-26/) - Living Proof has worked with Anthony Neste to release a book of unseen photographs from the making of The Sopranos. In 1999, Anthony Neste became the photographer for The Sopranos, creating enduring photographs that defined the show’s legacy.The book will be shipped to Living Proof members for April 2026.
- [Triumph: Icons of Rap, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/triumph-icons-of-rap-a-book-by-living-proof/) - *shipped to Living Proof Members, May 2026. The expansion of rap music during the 1990s into the mid 2000s is widely regarded as a defining period in the development of rap music, often described as its “golden era” due to the scale of innovation and originality achieved during this time. The rise of regional styles
- [KATSU: Transcending Graffiti](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/katsu-transcending-graffiti/) - KATSU is an artist and graffiti writer whose approach to his work has blurred the lines between the physical space and the digital space. While still maintaining an exceptional standard in what is considered 'traditional' graffiti, KATSU has often veered in his line of attack. His methodology has included the hacking of various public spaces
- [Outfit Architecture: Artist Edition 001](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/outfit-architecture-artist-edition-001/) - In 1990s New York City, a subculture created around garments spread throughout the graffiti scene via boosting culture and street fashion. Gore-Tex technical jackets, boots, backpacks and above all, Polo Ralph Lauren was stolen from retail stores and either sold for loot or worn for style. With Ralph Lauren gaining street-level traction from infamous crews
- [Issue 7: Living Proof Magazine](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-7-living-proof-magazine/) - Featuring Jason Dill, WANTO 246, PEAR 246, Ed Templeton, Rat Ratz, GKAE SKREW MSK, Cheryl Dunn, Kyota Umeki / Star Team, Labor Skateshop, Brigade, Strawberry Western, Greetings Tour and Casey Bolding. All copies come with a WANTO 246 poster.*Shipping begins this upcoming week.Members on the Living Proof tier are guaranteed a copy for September 2024,
- [Living Proof Issue 7](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-7/) - Issue 7 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring Jason Dill, WANTO 246, PEAR 246, Ed Templeton, Rat Ratz, GKAE SKREW MSK, Cheryl Dunn, Kyota Umeki / Star Team, Labor Skateshop, Brigade, Strawberry Western, Greetings Tour and Casey Bolding. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for September 2024, even if
- [Archival Project](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/archival-project/) - An ongoing project of preservation. Our archive has been updated with 4 digital books: Gates-Tunnels-Highways-Insides. New York, 1990s-2000s. All 4 archival works, available now on our Living Proof membership. Photographs: Tommy Holiday. *Each book serves as a historical document, respectively showcasing the Gates, Tunnels, Highways & Insides of a past era of New York City
- [VFR // VFRESH // VEEFER](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/vfr-vfresh-veefer/) - Resting atop the pinnacle of New York City graffiti is VFR’s legacy. Epitomizing the term “bomber”, having gone all-city numerous times during a time period when the foundations of street graffiti were still being laid, few have matched the omnipresence accomplished by VEEFER. Forming the early wave of NY street bombing pioneers, VFR & his
- [NYC's Downtown Scene: Early 2000s](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/nycs-downtown-scene-early-2000s/) - In the early 2000s, New York City'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; its night clubs, public parks & city blocks. Common
- [Kyota Umeki on Star Team East Village](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kyota-umeki-on-star-team-east-village/) - interviewed by Angel Cheng. Photos by David Wang Star Team East Village is a clothing + accessories brand that began in New York City’s East Village, founded by Kyota Umeki. Since its inception, the brand has grown from a local East Village gift shop to an internationally recognized label. The brand’s signature piece is its jeans, famously marked by
- [The Jason Dill Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-jason-dill-interview/) - Words by Angel Cheng. Photos by Wes Knoll. Jason Dill is an iconic and inspiring skateboarder, artist, designer… human. We spoke over the phone about his current life. He has given away many of his material possessions and embraced simplicity. After a lifetime of professional skateboarding, he now spends his days making paintings in a shared
- [Strawberry Western with Kisa Shiga](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/strawberry-western-with-kisa-shiga/) - Photos and Interview by David Wang. DW: Ok, first of all, what are you wearing? KISA: I’m wearing the Plaid Mimi Sports Bra which was one of the first styles we ever made and the Rika Ruffle Skort which we just released this Spring. The whole idea behind the activewear is that you can and
- [The Kyle Wilson Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-kyle-wilson-interview/) - Kyle Wilson is a skateboarder hailing from East London who went pro for Palace in 2021. At the young age of 14 Wilson was raised skating South Bank; London’s iconic skate spot situated beneath the Southbank Centre along the Thames River. As a central spot in British skateboarding, it has been a home for skaters,
- [The TIME Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-time-interview/) - TIME is a graffiti writer from London who has been described as a person who lives life the way he wishes to, no questions asked. Having been diagnosed with Leukemia at a young age, he places a focus on understanding the shortness of life and realizing that our tomorrows are uncertain. In this world view,
- [Jahmir Brown](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/jahmir-brown/) - Jahmir Brown is a skateboarder born & raised in Philadelphia who rides for Palace Skateboards. Being one of the last of a generation to have came up at Love Park, Jahmir continues the world famous Philadelphia heritage of plaza skating even after spots like Muni have been shut down. Having been raised in Southwest Philly
- [Dash Snow, SACE IRAK](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dash-snow-sace-irak/) - Dash Snow – SACE IRAK was an influential artist, photographer, graffiti writer and cultural icon from New York City. He was born in 1981 into a wealthy family—his grandfather was the famous art collector Christophe de Menil—but he rejected his wealthy background and deeply immersed himself in the downtown New York art and graffiti scene.
- [The Andrew Reynolds Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-andrew-reynolds-interview/) - Andrew Reynolds is one of the most influential skateboarders of all time and the founder of Baker Skateboards; a brand that went on to define an entire era of street skating. Rising to prominence in the late ‘90s, Reynolds left Birdhouse to start Baker in 2000, assembling a team that included the likes of Jim
- [The Shinpei Ueno Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-shinpei-ueno-interview/) - Shinpei Ueno is a Japanese professional skateboarder renowned for his influential role in the community. His videos, skating and design work provide a genuine look into Japanese skate culture. Originally from Osaka, Ueno is the founder and director of Tightbooth, a brand recognized for its clothing and skate videos. Tightbooth’s “LENZ” series was instrumental in
- [The Gino Iannucci Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-gino-iannucci-interview/) - Gino Iannucci is a legendary skateboarder from Long Island, New York. First gaining recognition in the mid-‘90s through his parts in videos from 101 Skateboards. His video parts in Chocolate’s “The Chocolate Tour” and Girl’s “Yeah Right!” are considered all time classics. As one of the original riders for Nike SB, he helped redefine the
- [The Street Legacy of Ralph Lauren in Hip-Hop](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-street-legacy-of-ralph-lauren-in-hip-hop/) - Ever since the youth of New York’s outer boroughs brought the aspirational vision of Ralph Lauren clothing to the streets, Polo has permanently embedded itself into the DNA of the city as a whole. What started as teens from Brooklyn boosting gear from department stores grew to become a lifestyle that went worldwide, and created
- [Living Proof - Issue 3](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-3/) - Issue 3 of Living Proof Magazine was released in July, 2023. Featuring POST VSOP, Meyhem Lauren, LIONS BF, MARTY SMART CREW & Leo Fitzpatrick. This issue is sold out. Living Proof Magazine is available through our membership platform and our online store.
- [Living Proof - Issue 4](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-4/) - Issue 4 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring MINT & SERF PPP, WIKI, CALEB BARNETT, CAJUN BTM & EM1. This issue is sold out. Living Proof Magazine is available through our membership platform and our online store.
- [Living Proof - Issue 5](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-5/) - Issue 5 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring VFR, Martin Wong, OJAE FYC, Peter Sutherland, Dylan Kraus, Atticus Torre, Stanislava Kovalcikova & Chris Lloyd. With forewords by Leo Fitzpatrick & Avi Gold. This issue is sold out. Living Proof Magazine is available through our membership platform and our online store.
- [Living Proof - Issue 6](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-6/) - Issue 6 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring KATSU, Nicole McLaughlin, CAMEL BTM, Tino Razo, Shawn Powers, YL & Starker, Nate Lowman, Faye Wei Wei & Tom Hardwick-Allan, Ned Vena and Tao Lin. Living Proof Magazine is available through our membership platform and our online store.
- [Living Proof - Issue 8](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-8/) - Issue 8 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring 10FOOT, TEACH DDS, ZOMBY DDS, Always Do What You Should Do, Jahmir Brown, Kyle Wilson, Kanin Garner, TIME, A-Trak, Psycho Active / Zach Neminsky, Buddies Coffee, Olivia Rose, Faith****, Mary Ellen Solt and Amy Ellington. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for
- [Living Proof - Issue 9](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-9/) - featuring Andrew Reynolds, SAVIE, GARD & LITER OTR, T4 Taihou Tokura, Gino Iannucci, Eddie Huang, Zach Allen, AOI Industry, Vince Palmer, Nils Matijas, Come Tees, Shinpei Ueno and Hirofumi Kojima. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for March 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.* Living
- [12 O’Clock](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/12-o-clock-2/) - Living Proof presents, “12 O’Clock”. A book documenting the Bronx crews that run the Bike Life culture in New York City. Will be shipped to Living Proof members, January 2026 .
- [12 0'Clock](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/12-0clock/) - Living Proof presents, “12 O’Clock”. A book documenting the Bronx crews that run the Bike Life culture in New York City. Tomorrow, 11am EST. Will be shipped to Living Proof members, January 2026 .
- [“Triumph: Icons of Rap”, a book by Living Proof. 5/7/26.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/triumph-icons-of-rap-a-book-by-living-proof-5-7-26/) - Living Proof has worked with photographer Clay Patrick McBride to release a book documenting the golden era of rap’s defining artists during the creation of their most pivotal works, drawn from sessions Clay spent with the artists in their early years and magazine campaigns from the era’s best, photographed in their home towns. With nearly two
- [Living Proof - Issue 10](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-10/) - featuring William Strobeck, Troy Gipson, MKUE 246, BEGR D30, Grant Taylor, Haroshi, Kyonosuke Yamashita, Uncle Paulie’s Deli, Prov Tokyo, Little Tokyo Table Tennis, Tenant, Skate Muzik and Bear Myles. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for June 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.* Living Proof
- [How NYC Graffiti Made The North Face Street Royalty](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/how-nyc-graffiti-made-the-north-face-street-royalty/) - Within the history of streetwear in New York City, few labels carry as heavy a cultural weight as The North Face. Since the gear first took off in the streets during the ‘90s, the outdoor brand has become a part of an identity and history unique to the city. The iconic pieces and signature colors
- [30 Years Later, Behind Larry Clark’s ‘Kids’ and NYC’s Skate Scene](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/30-years-later-behind-larry-clarks-kids-and-nycs-skate-scene/) - During the summer of 1995, Larry Clark’s directorial debut Kids hit theaters across the country, offering audiences a look into the lives of unsupervised teenagers as they skated, partied, had unprotected sex, and did drugs over the course of one day in New York City. Though it was met with controversy upon release, Kids has
- [Living Proof - Issue 11](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-11/) - featuring Earl Sweatshirt, Denzel Curry, Shaun Crawford, Zion Effs, CAP One, Matty Matheson / Pig Pen, Carpet Co., Aurel Schmidt, Jiro Konami, Maggie Lee, Market St. Gallery, EC Melodi, Mario Ayala and Xaviersobased. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for September 2025, even if the online shop has
- [NEW YORK IS MINE: Boogie’s Unseen Photo Archive of New York's Underground](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/new-york-is-mine-boogies-unseen-photo-archive-of-new-yorks-underground/) - In collaboration with Living Proof, Boogie has revisited his first decade of photography in New York to present NEW YORK IS MINE / I CAME AT THE PERFECT TIME, 166 pages of never-before-seen photos shot during a historic time for both the city and the legendary photographer's career. Growing up amidst the violence and civil
- [Tompkins Square Park: the last 40 Years in New York City](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tompkins-square-park-the-last-40-years-in-new-york-city/) - Through more than four decades, Tompkins Square park has stood as a microcosm of society and culture in a changing neighborhood. Located centrally in Manhattan’s East Village, the park serves as a central hub for the diverse communities of skaters, squatters, punks, hippies and artists that have shaped the identity of the area over the
- [Shoreline Mafia’s Return: OhGeesy & Fenix Flexin on Graffiti, LA Culture, and the New Era](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shoreline-mafias-return-ohgeesy-fenix-flexin-on-graffiti-la-culture-and-the-new-era/) - Shoreline Mafia is a Los Angeles rap group that emerged in the mid-2010s and quickly became one of the defining sounds of modern West Coast street rap. The crew began when OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin met through writing graffiti and East Hollywood’s skate-and-street culture.Their music touches on the realities of hustling, fast money, navigating dangerous
- [Living Proof - Issue 12](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-12/) - featuring Shoreline Mafia, Slawn, Lucien Clarke, Verdy, Gray Sorrenti, EVIKT, Taito Itateyama, Eztag, Stunna Sandy, Hjalte Halberg, Qendresa, Footwork, Devon Turnbull and Niontay. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for December 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.* Living Proof Magazine is available through our membership
- [Footwork: a look into the footwear worn by New York City’s graffiti writers.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/footwork-a-look-into-the-footwear-worn-by-new-york-citys-graffiti-writers/) - On the gritty and grimy pavements of NEW YORK CITY, your kicks are more than just shoes and shelter for your feet. They are your transportation, your wheels, a symbol of status. Armor against all the shit thrown at you by the concrete. They can also be armor for your self-esteem and ego—“WHAT ARE THOOSEEEEEE?”
- [Hjalte Halberg on Fatherhood, Skateboarding, Hardbody, and Life After Polar](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/hjalte-halberg-on-fatherhood-skateboarding-hardbody-and-life-after-polar/) - Hjalte Halberg is a father, a brand owner, and a skateboarder from Copenhagen, Denmark. Coming up in an underrecognized Northern European skate scene, Hjalte earned global recognition for his skill with appearances in more than a decade of videos with Swedish skateboarder Pontus Alv’s company Polar Skateboards. He first achieved professional status with Polar in
- [EVIKT: Graffiti Archives](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/evikt-graffiti-archives/) - EVIKT for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12. Story by Wes Knoll. Photos courtesy of EVIKT's archive & Franklin Carbonatti. Full segment featured in Issue 12 of Living Proof Magazine.
- [12 O’Clock](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/12-o-clock/) - Living Proof presents, “12 O’Clock”. A book documenting the Bronx crews that run the Bike Life culture in New York City. Will be shipped to Living Proof members, January 2026 .
- [Inside New York's Illegal Dirt Bike Crews](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/inside-new-yorks-illegal-dirt-bike-crews/) - “12 O’Clock”, a book by Living Proof documenting the world of New York’s Bike Life crews. Living Proof has worked with numerous Bronx Bike Life crews to release “12 O’Clock”, a 130-page book documenting the world surrounding the groups of individuals that ride their ATV’s, 4 wheelers and motorized bikes throughout the 5 boroughs of
- [RE-IGNITION: an archival library of objects & gear](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/re-ignition-an-archival-library-of-objects-gear/) - Living Proof presents, Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear “Re-Ignition” is a new segment from Living Proof that serves as a library & archive of the prized possessions, rare relics and clothing belonging to graffiti writers, artists & skateboarders. Featuring items from highly coveted articles of clothing, personal keepsakes, collectibles, as well as
- [Banlieue: Suburbs of Paris, a book by Living Proof.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/banlieue-suburbs-of-paris-a-book-by-living-proof/) - “La Banlieue” are the low-income housing projects surrounding Paris. While the term Banlieue technically refers to any suburb of a city, in French discourse it is associated with densely populated high-rise housing projects marked by economic deprivation, with some of the neighborhoods infamously labeled as “no-go zones”. While often portrayed negatively by political figures as
- [Living Proof - Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/living-proof-issue-13/) - featuring Barrington Levy, Futura 2000, Soldierboyfriend, FATZO, Kumasi, Outwear, Evil Giane, Vanna Kitty, Bricks, Aya Brown, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., Trill Tega and Sully Cormier. *Living Proof members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for March 2026, even if the online shop has sold out.*
- [OUTERWEAR: A look into the jackets worn by New York City's graffiti writers.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/outerwear-a-look-into-the-jackets-worn-by-new-york-citys-graffiti-writers/) - Jackets are both a fashion statement and an essential tool within graffiti culture. Beyond their aesthetic role, they function as a second skin, absorbing physical toll through exposure to harsh environments. For graffiti writers operating during late-night hours, jackets provide warmth, storage for paint and tools, and a means of blending into the landscape. Jackets
- [Evilgiane Talks Surf Gang, 03 Greedo, and the Future of Heaven’s Gate](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/evilgiane-talks-surf-gang-03-greedo-and-the-future-of-heavens-gate/) - Born in Brooklyn but raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Evil Giane spent his youth skating in the Lower East Side and writing graffiti with friends as SURF GANG. He developed his production style in public spaces, bringing his laptop to sessions and building beats in real time on FL Studio Mobile that he’d upload to SoundCloud.
- [Nigerian Artist Soldier on Skateboarding, Moving to London, and Art](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/nigerian-artist-soldier-on-skateboarding-moving-to-london-and-art/) - SOLDIER is a Nigerian-born, London-based artist who began making art at a young age and, at 16, left home and supported himself by selling drawings. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to London, where he couch-surfed, skated, and attended university, where exposure to established art institutions expanded his perspective. He continues to develop a multi-disciplinary
- [MexikoDro for Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mexikodro-for-living-proof-radio/) - Interview now live for Living Proof members. For The Members Only Full Interview: join Living Proof
- [Denzel Curry: Raider Klan Origins, Viral Anthems, and the Discipline Behind the Chaos](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/denzel-curry-raider-klan-origins-viral-anthems-and-the-discipline-behind-the-chaos/) - Denzel Curry is an American rapper from Carol City, Miami Gardens, Florida. Emerging on the scene in 2011 with mixtapes like King Remembered and King of the Mischievous South, he first gained attention working alongside SpaceGhostPurrp’s Raider Klan before striking out solo. His breakout came with the 2013 mixtape Nostalgic 64, followed by the viral
- [Lucien Clarke on Palace, Virgil Abloh, and Designing His Louis Vuitton Skate Shoe](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/lucien-clarke-on-palace-virgil-abloh-and-designing-his-louis-vuitton-skate-shoe/) - Riding for Palace since the brand’s inception, Clarke became a household name not only amongst skaters with his part in Palasonic, but as a model and face of the brand as Palace’s influence crossed the pond, blowing up in the world of streetwear through the latter half of the 2010s. After attracting the attention of
- [Stunna Sandy in conversation with POST VSOP: Brooklyn Rapper Redefining New York’s New Wave](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/stunna-sandy-in-conversation-with-post-vsop-brooklyn-rapper-redefining-new-yorks-new-wave/) - Stunna Sandy is a rapper from Brooklyn, born to Egyptian immigrant parents. In 2024 she released her debut single “Make It Look Sexy”, a track that established her as a rising voice in the city’s new wave of artists. With her own unique perspective, Stunna Sandy’s music often touches on themes of self-empowerment, femininity and confidence.
- [Niontay on Fada<3of$, MIKE, and His Evolution](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/niontay-draft/) - Niontay is an American rapper and producer born in Milwaukee, raised in Florida, and currently living in Brooklyn. Though he experimented with song writing on and off through his teenage years, he didn’t take rapping fully seriously until moving to New York in 2019, when an off the cuff drunken cypher session reignited his inspiration.
- [Inside Simjae’s Stone Island Archive and the World of Hugan Books](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/inside-simjaes-stone-island-archive-and-the-world-of-hugan-books/) - Simjae, also known professionally as EZTAG, captures his love of fashion, music, and small subcultures through his work as a photographer and his passion for collecting and archiving. Currently living in Seoul, South Korea, he has directed campaigns for Nike and Stone Island, and recently opened the doors on his space Hugan Books to share
- [“I Don’t See Myself as an Artist”: Slawn on Skateboarding and Art.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/i-dont-see-myself-as-an-artist-slawn-on-skateboarding-and-art/) - Olaolu Slawn is a Nigerian-born creative who has been based in London since 2018. His work spans multiple mediums, with pop art and graffiti-inspired designs appearing on skate decks, canvases, murals, clothing, and sculpture. Growing up as an avid skateboarder in Lagos, he was entrusted at age 15 with the role of creative director at
- [How Photographer Taito Itateyama Uses Photography to Preserve Time and Memory](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/how-photographer-taito-itateyama-uses-photography-to-preserve-time-and-memory/) - Knowing Taito for some time, I realized I had never talked about photography with him. Among the many topics we’ve shared—our misbehaving teen years, work, relationships, and more work—he has always carried an impulsive drive for life in the way he moves, one that mesmerizes many, including myself. One line he sang, though I can’t
- [Devon Turnbull in conversation with KATSU: Downtown New York, Graffiti, and the Origins of OJAS](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/devon-turnbull-in-conversation-with-katsu-downtown-new-york-graffiti-and-the-origins-of-ojas/) - Before becoming known for his gallery-like listening room installations and custom-built high-end audio equipment, Devon Turnbull’s creative moniker, Ojas, took form through graffiti, DJing, and screenprinted clothing. Turnbull grew up in Suffolk County, New York, until his parents moved to a transcendental meditation community in Iowa when he was 11. At 17, he left to
- [Gray Sorrenti Interview: Family Legacy and Finding Truth in Photography](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gray-sorrenti-interview-family-legacy-and-finding-truth-in-photography/) - A child of New York City at the turn of the millennium, Gray Sorrenti grew up with photography as a second language, using still images to tell stories about the world around her. Born into a lineage of influential fashion photographers, including her late uncle Davide Sorrenti and her father, Mario Sorrenti, renowned for his
- [Barrington Levy: From Jamaica to the World](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/barrington-levy-from-jamaica-to-the-world/) - Barrington Levy is a legendary Jamaican reggae artist who emerged in the late 70s and became a driving force in reggae’s evolution. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Levy began releasing solo music at the young age of 14. His music reflects Jamaica’s late-1970s shift from roots reggae music to early dancehall; touching on social hardship, moral
- [How Futura 2000 Shaped New York Graffiti and Took It from the Subway to the World Stage](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/how-futura-2000-shaped-new-york-graffiti-and-took-it-from-the-subway-to-the-world-stage/) - One of the most influential figures in graffiti and art, New York City’s Futura 2000 emerged from the subway movement of the 1970s to reinvent what graffiti could be. In 1980, he painted Break, the iconic whole car that highlighted his abstract, forward-thinking approach. Futura's work began to travel internationally when he joined British punk
- [Los Angeles Artist Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. on Graffiti, Sign Painting, and Contemporary Art.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/los-angeles-artist-alfonso-gonzalez-jr-on-graffiti-sign-painting-and-contemporary-art/) - Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. is an artist from Los Angeles whose work focuses on overlooked surfaces across the city. Gonzalez’s art was inspired by the graffiti murals he grew up seeing in his neighborhoods and by his father's profession as a sign painter. Since his first solo show at Matthew Brown Gallery in Los Angeles, Gonzalez
- [The Downtown NYC Designer Blending British and American Style](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-downtown-nyc-designer-blending-british-and-american-style/) - Vanna Youngstein is a designer and stylist whose work is shaped by a dual upbringing between British and American cultures. Having lived in New York for over a decade, Youngstein draws constant inspiration from the city’s downtown creative community daily. What began as an obsession with clothing has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice spanning fashion,
- [London Calling: How Graffiti Writer FATZO Moves Through London](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/london-calling-how-graffiti-writer-fatzo-moves-through-london/) - London holds one of Europe’s most established graffiti scenes, with decades of writing embedded in the streets and the Tube network of the London Underground. That lineage continues today through writers such as FATZO. Hailing from North West London and raised in council estates; FATZO is one of the writers carrying the torch of London’s
- [Rapper Trill Tega on Lagos Roots and London's Underground Hip-Hop Scene](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/rapper-trill-tega-on-lagos-roots-and-londons-underground-hip-hop-scene/) - Trill Tega is an Irish-born Nigerian rapper making music in the hip-hop and Afrobeat style. Growing up in Lagos, Tega was exposed to Afrobeat at its source, where its rhythmic foundation would later become central to his approach, reflecting the continuing influence of African music on hip-hop today. He has collaborated with artists including Wale,
- [The New Era of Baker Skateboards: Sully Cormier](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-new-era-of-baker-skateboards-sully-cormier/) - Sully Cormier is a professional skateboarder riding for Baker, Asics, and Supreme, originally hailing from Southwest Florida and now living in New York City. With opening parts in both Baker’s waterCRACKER and Supreme’s Play Dead, Sully’s approach to skateboarding is reminiscent of the early 2000s heyday of skateboarding, when speed, trick selection, and style defined
- [How Brooklyn Artist Aya Brown Is Creating Art Rooted in Community](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/how-brooklyn-artist-aya-brown-is-creating-art-rooted-in-community/) - Aya Brown is a Brooklyn-based visual artist whose work reflects the lived textures of Flatbush, Caribbean lineage, and Black cultural memory. Gaining recognition for her Essential Workers series during the COVID-19 pandemic, she created portraits honoring Caribbean and Black nurses and healthcare workers who are often absent from mainstream representation. What began as drawings and
- [Gus Van Sant meets William Strobeck: A Conversation on Skate Culture, Film, and Legacy](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gus-van-sant-meets-william-strobeck-a-conversation-on-skate-culture-film-and-legacy-old/) - William Strobeck and Gus Van Sant are both legends in their own creative fields, and are regarded as hugely influential figures in the world of filmmaking. Through different lenses, their work focuses on the countercultural subsections of youth, street culture, and what is generally seen as taboo subject matters within mainstream society. In March of
- [The Legend of MKUE: New York Graffiti Icon](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-legend-of-mque-new-york-graffiti-icon/) - MQ, also known as MKUE or MQUE, is a legendary graffiti writer who came up in New York City’s Manhattan and Queens graffiti scenes of the 1980s. Affiliated with the DMS crew—an iconic collective intertwined with the city's hardcore music culture—MQ began writing in the early 1980s. Following the decline of subway train graffiti in
- [Grant Taylor: From Atlanta Roots to Anti-Hero](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/grant-taylor-from-atlanta-roots-to-anti-hero/) - At 33, Grant Taylor has established himself as one of the most respect skaters of this generation. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991, Grant was introduced to skateboarding by his father Thomas Taylor, a former professional skateboarder. A veteran of Atlanta’s early skate days, Thomas started skating pools, DIY vert ramps, and concrete skatepark transition
- [The Japanese Artist Turning Used Skateboards Into Sculptures: Haroshi](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/the-japanese-artist-turning-used-skateboards-into-sculptures-haroshi/) - Haroshi is a skateboarder and visual artist from Tokyo, renowned worldwide for his handmade sculptures and installations created using discarded skateboards. Inspired by the traditions of his culture and his fondness for giving new life to items no longer suitable for their previous use, the uniqueness of his creations is a culmination of his upbringing
- [Uncle Paulie: How a Queens Graffiti Kid Turned a Deli Into a Brand](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/uncle-paulie-how-a-queens-graffiti-kid-turned-a-deli-into-a-brand/) - Uncle Paulie James is the co‑founder and owner of Uncle Paulie’s Deli. A native of Queens, New York, Paulie moved to Los Angeles and, together with friend and designer Jon Buscemi, opened the deli in 2017 to recreate the warm, community-driven Italian‑American sandwich shops he grew up loving. Paulie’s background is rooted in graffiti culture
- [Troy Gipson: From Seattle to Supreme and Violet](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/troy-gipson-from-seattle-to-supreme-and-violet/) - Troy Gipson was first featured on the Living Proof Podcast (formerly Angel and Z) in June of 2022, in what would be his first ever formal interview appearance. Less than a year later, he turned professional for Violet. Born in Oakland, raised in Seattle, and currently living in New York City, Gipson is one of
- [Skate Muzik is a Love Letter to Skate Video Soundtracks](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/skate-muzik-is-a-love-letter-to-skate-video-soundtracks/) - “Skate Muzik” is a monthly radio show on NTS Radio, curated and hosted by Milan‑based DJ and skateboarder Gianluca Quagliano. The show dives into the rich, often under‑celebrated soundtracks of classic skate videos; each episode repurposes those iconic tracks into hour‑long mixes centered around a theme, genre, legendary skateboarder, or influential skate video. Gianluca Quagliano
- [Earl Sweatshirt Returns With “Live Laugh Love” — Odd Future Prodigy Talks Skating, Fame & Fatherhood](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/earl-sweatshirt-returns-with-live-laugh-love-odd-future-prodigy-talks-skating-fame-fatherhood/) - Earl Sweatshirt emerged in the late 2000s as the teenage prodigy of the Odd Future collective, a crew that built a cult following through self-released music and a skate inspired aesthetic that redefined underground rap in the early 2010s. Now, Earl returns with his fifth studio album Live Laugh Love — a 25-minute record featuring production
- [CAP: The Infamous New York Graffiti Bomber of Style Wars Who Redefined Subway Graffiti](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cap-the-infamous-new-york-graffiti-bomber-of-style-wars-who-redefined-subway-graffiti/) - CAP is one of the most infamous graffiti bombers of all time. Featured in Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant’s 1983 documentary, Style Wars, which spotlighted New York’s early 80s graffiti and hip‑hop culture. Unlike other writers during the time period, CAP wasn’t focused on elaborate murals, he actively tagged over others’ pieces, carving out a
- [Shaun Crawford: From East Harlem Graffiti to Global Galleries](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shaun-crawford-from-east-harlem-graffiti-to-global-galleries/) - Shaun Crawford is a multidisciplinary artist and graffiti writer from East Harlem, New York. Deeply rooted in New York’s graffiti tradition, he began tagging as a kid and eventually became known for mixing his own inks and dyes from raw materials, a hands-on process that fuels his distinctive visual language. His work often fuses chaotic
- [Jiro Konami: Tokyo to New York Through a Lens of Youth, Chaos, and Intimacy](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/jiro-konami-tokyo-to-new-york-through-a-lens-of-youth-chaos-and-intimacy/) - Jiro Konami is a Tokyo-born Japanese photographer whose work moves fluidly between Tokyo and New York, between the public chaos of youth and the quiet intimacy of home. His photographs speak in a language of mood, texture, and instinct, capturing the present moment in a way that feels real to his experience—flashes of life that
- [Carpet Company: How Two Brothers Built a Global Skate Brand from a Basement — Interviewed by Turnstile’s Freaky Franz](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/carpet-company-how-two-brothers-built-a-global-skate-brand-from-a-basement-interviewed-by-turnstiles-freaky-franz/) - Carpet Company is the brainchild of brothers Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem first-generation Egyptian Americans who turned their love of skateboarding, design, and DIY culture into one of the most inventive brands around today. Raised in the DMV after an early childhood in Alabama, their introduction to skateboarding began with hand-me-down VHS tapes and Toy Machine’s
- [KR / Craig Costello: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kr-craig-costello-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - KR / Craig Costello is an artist, retired graffiti writer and founder of KRINK. Having spent time painting graffiti in a pivotal era of both New York and San Francisco, KR upheld the long standing tradition of shoplifting materials to make your own markers and ink. His approach to graffiti played with scale; very large/legible
- [Shyne: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shyne-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Shyne is a rapper, politician, and former member of Bad Boy Records who emerged from Brooklyn’s East Flatbush neighborhood during the late 1990s. Born in Belize City before relocating to New York as a child, Shyne was discovered freestyling in a barbershop and quickly became one of the most prominent new artists associated with Sean
- [POST VSOP FOR RE-IGNITION 002: Full Video.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/post-vsop-for-re-ignition-002-full-video/) - POST VSOP for Re-Ignition: a look into his personal collection.Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear by Living Proof.
- [MexikoDro: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mexikodro-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - MexikoDro for Living Proof Radio.
- [Beagle: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/beagle-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Beagle is an iconic skate filmer whose work helped define an era of street skateboarding through videos that documented the personalities and lifestyle in unprecedented ways.Closely associated with Baker Skateboards and Shake Junt, Beagle became one of the central figures behind some of the most influential skate videos of the 21st century.Videos like Baker 3
- [Stevie Williams: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/stevie-williams-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Stevie Williams is one of the most influential street skateboarders of his generation. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he came up skating at the legendary LOVE Park, officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza. There, he helped establish Philadelphia as a global destination for street skating, with LOVE Park’s signature granite ledges, open plaza,
- [Ari Marcopoulos: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ari-marcopoulos-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ari Marcopoulos is a photographer and filmmaker whose work has documented the evolution of underground scenes since the early 1980s. Moving to New York City, he began working as Andy Warhol's assistant, printing black-and-white photographs. His life in New York exposed him to a wide network of artists, including Irving Penn, who taught him the
- [Drea de Matteo: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/drea-de-matteo-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Drea de Matteo, who portrayed Adriana La Cerva on The Sopranos, delivered one of the series’ most quietly devastating performances. Introduced as the girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti, played by Michael Imperioli, Adriana gradually emerged as one of the show’s emotional centers. Her openness and moral uncertainty stood in uneasy relief against the violence and code
- [Alain Levitt: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alain-levitt-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Alain Levitt is a Los Angeles–born photographer who moved to New York in 2000 and began documenting the downtown life around him with a small point-and-shoot camera. He became known for capturing the skate, graffiti, nightlife, and art scenes of early-2000s Manhattan in candid, flash-lit images. His photo book NYC 2000–2005, released with Fucking Awesome,
- [EASY: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/easy-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - EASY is a graffiti writer who began writing around 1982. Alongside his partners JOZ (RIP) and JOSH5, EASY's street-graffiti campaign across all five boroughs of New York set the blueprint for the term "all city". Using high-visibility yet ground-level spot placement with a straightforward approach to large legible tags, EASY's aggressive repetition helped define an
- [Danny Diablo / Lord Ezec: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/danny-diablo-lord-ezec-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Danny Diablo, also known as Lord Ezec, is an iconic figure within New York's hardcore and graffiti scenes. Having formed influential bands such as Crown of Thornz during a pivotal era of New York Hardcore, Ezec naturally blended his graffiti background into the music he made; famously using a Cap One quote to introduce the
- [Shoreline Mafia: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shoreline-mafia-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Shoreline Mafia is a Los Angeles rap group that emerged in the mid-2010s and quickly became one of the defining sounds of modern West Coast street rap. The crew began when OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin met through writing graffiti and East Hollywood’s skate-and-street culture. Their music touches on the realities of hustling, fast money, navigating
- [EVIKT for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/evikt-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - EVIKT, Canal St. 2025. Featured in Issue 12 of Living Proof Magazine.
- [Blondey McCoy: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/blondey-mccoy-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Blondey McCoy is a British skateboarder and designer who grew up skating at London’s South Bank, a space that played a significant role in shaping his style and way of approaching work. His work later expanded through a long-running partnership with Adidas, for which he designed a signature sneaker line known for its experimental details
- [MARTY SMART Crew: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/marty-smart-crew-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - MARTY is a graffiti writer from Brooklyn whose name in New York became synonymous with SMART Crew, a collective of graffiti writers, artists & friends whose approach to getting up served as a beacon of ingenuity in the city’s graffiti landscape. Alongside his peers, MARTY’s approach, spot selection and letters had him stand out in
- [Shaun Crawford: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shaun-crawford-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Shaun Crawford is a graffiti writer & artist from East Harlem, New York. In the early 2000s, Crawford would become known for his work experimenting with and creating handmade inks from raw materials under the name DoEmDirty. Through his art, he began designing clothing, which led to collaborations with brands including Nike, Arc'teryx, BAPE, Supreme,
- [Who Regulates Graffiti: America’s Freight Train Yards](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/who-regulates-graffiti-america-s-freight-train-yards/) - A documentary by Living Proof. Full video will be available on 1/14/26. Freight train graffiti has historically operated within a framework of informal rules and respect for the territorial nature of yards. Over time, those conventions have weakened as new participants enter the yards without exposure to its traditions. This film documents that shift through
- [Styles P: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/styles-p-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Styles P is a New York City Rapper from Yonkers who rose to prominence as a founding member of The LOX, alongside Jadakiss and Sheek Louch. The group released their debut album ‘Money, Power, & Respect’ and went on to become iconic figures in the 90s New York City hip-hop scene during an era that
- [KEO X-MEN FOR RE-IGNITION 001: Full Video.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/keo-x-men-for-re-ignition-001-full-video/) - a look into the archives of KEO X-MEN.
- [MIKE IRAK FOR RE-IGNITION 001: Full Video.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mike-irak-for-re-ignition-001-full-video/) - a look into the archives of MIKE IRAK
- [Mike Carroll: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mike-carroll-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Mike Carroll is an influential skateboarder and a pioneer of modern day street skating. Coming up in the San Francisco scene of the late 80s / early 90s, he became a regular at Embarcadero Plaza during the spots hey-day. His approach to skateboarding and the brands he built had an immense impact on an entire
- [ZE ACID CREW. Living Proof Office Session, 2026. ](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ze-acid-crew-living-proof-office-session-2026/)
- [SP ONE. Living Proof Office Session, 2026.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/sp-one-living-proof-office-session-2026/)
- [William Strobeck: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/william-strobeck-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - William Strobeck for Living Proof Radio. Through decades of work behind a camera, William Strobeck’s auteurship and taste has been massively influential in shaping the look of today’s era of skateboarding. Strobeck was born in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Philadelphia as a teenager, where he skated and filmed at the legendary Love Park.
- [Dustin Dollin: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dustin-dollin-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Dustin Dollin is one of the original members of both Baker Skateboards and the infamous Piss Drunx crew. His parts in Baker 2G, Baker 3 and Volcom’s Let’s Live left a lasting impression on an entire generation of skateboarders. Dollin joined Baker in 1999 and became a defining figure of the crew, creating a legacy
- [Beatrice Domond: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/beatrice-domond-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Beatrice Domond is a professional skateboarder who spent her early years skating solo in a small town in Florida. Filming herself skating her nearby park or backyard alongside her little brother, she found William Strobeck’s email from his old website and began sending him clips. Strobeck showed the videos to Jason Dill, forming Beatrice’s initial
- [Futura 2000: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/futura-2000-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Futura 2000 is a legendary graffiti writer, designer, and painter who emerged in the 1970s as part of New York City's first wave of subway g Futura 2000 in conversation with Chino BYI. Futura 2000 is a legendary graffiti writer, designer, and painter who emerged in the 1970s as part of New York City's first
- [Ruby Neri / Reminisce : Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ruby-neri-reminisce-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ruby Neri, also known by her graffiti name Reminisce, emerged as a prominent figure during the golden era of San Francisco’s graffiti scene in the 1990s. She immersed herself in the Bay Area’s graffiti culture, painting, shoplifting and hanging alongside figures such as KR, AMAZE, Barry McGee (TWIST), Margaret Kilgallen (RIP) & Alicia McCarthy; all
- [Larry Clark: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/larry-clark-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Larry Clark is an American photographer and filmmaker known for his unflinching approach to his work. Clark emerged in the 1960s as a pioneering voice documenting youth culture from the inside out. Rather than observe from a distance, he embedded himself within the communities he photographed: skaters, drug users, misfits, and outsiders, offering a perspective
- [Leo Fitzpatrick: Full Episode. Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/leo-fitzpatrick-full-episode-living-proof-radio/) - Leo Fitzpatrick is an artist and actor who first caught public attention as Telly in Larry Clark’s controversial 1995 film Kids; a performance that earned him both acclaim and harassment, as some viewers confused him with his character and even blamed him for the film’s fictional misdeeds. Aside from acting, Fitzpatrick co‐founded the experimental New
- [AVE: Full Episode: Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ave-full-episode-living-proof-radio/) - Anthony Van Engelen is a legendary professional skateboarder who emerged in the mid-1990s as part of a new generation pushing street skating. With parts in some of the most influential skate videos of all time, including Photosynthesis, Mind Field, and Vans’ Propeller; where his performance earned him Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year award in
- [Henry Chalfant: Full Episode: Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/henry-chalfant-full-episode-living-proof-radio/) - Henry Chalfant is an American photographer, videographer, and sculptor best known for his pioneering work chronicling New York City’s graffiti and hip-hop culture. Beginning in 1977, Chalfant started photographing graffiti on the subway cars of New York City, capturing hundreds of ephemeral artworks by legendary writers such as Lee, Dondi, Skeme, Blade, Cap and Seen.
- [Brian Anderson: Full Episode: Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/brian-anderson-full-episode-living-proof-radio/) - Brian Anderson is an iconic professional skateboarder celebrated for his lasting influence on street skating. He rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with Toy Machine, gaining early notoriety around the era of Welcome to Hell, turned pro in 1998, and was named Thrasher’s Skater of the Year in 1999 after joining Girl Skateboards. That same
- [Harry Jumonji: Full Episode: Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/harry-jumonji-full-episode-living-proof-radio/) - Harry Jumonji is a Brazilian-born skateboarder regarded as one of the defining icons of New York City’s skateboarding history. After moving from Brazil to New York as a child, Jumonji was introduced to the New York skate scene through Andy Kessler, one of New York’s most influential skaters and the first person he met when arriving
- [Brian Wenning: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/brian-wenning-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Brian Wenning is an iconic skateboarder who has recently been released from prison after serving five years for a weapons charge under the Graves Act, which carried a mandatory minimum of 42 months before parole eligibility. Released from Bayside State Prison in May 2025, Wenning has since expressed his determination to move forward and rebuild
- [Atiba Jefferson: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/atiba-jefferson-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Atiba Jefferson is a photographer widely regarded as one of the most influential visual chroniclers of skateboarding culture of all time. Born in Colorado Springs, Jefferson developed an early passion for both skateboarding and photography that would merge into a prolific career documenting the evolution of skating from a subcultural movement into a global phenomenon.
- [Lee Quiñones: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/lee-qui-ones-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Lee Quiñones is a pioneering graffiti artist and painter widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of New York City’s graffiti movement. Raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Quiñones began painting subway cars in the mid-1970s and became known for his large-scale work that elevated graffiti from tags
- [Alex 2Tone: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alex-2tone-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - This episode focuses on the brand origins of Born X Raised. Alex 2Tone is the co-founder of Born x Raised, a clothing brand rooted in the culture of Venice, California. Growing up amid the city’s graffiti and street scenes, 2Tone developed a visual language shaped by his upbringing that now defines his work across fashion
- [Patrick O'dell: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/patrick-odell-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Patrick O’Dell is a photographer, filmmaker and skateboarder whose work has had a lasting influence on skate culture. He began skating at an early age and soon merged that passion with photography, developing a documentary-style approach that captured the personalities, places, and people that defined the skateboarding of his era. In 2004, O’Dell started Epicly
- [Harley Flanagan: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/harley-flanagan-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Harley Flanagan is an iconic figure within the New York Hardcore scene. At age 13 he founded the Cro-Mags; one of the most influential hardcore punk bands of the 1980s and 1990s. At age 11, Flanagan began his involvement with music drumming for the New York punk band The Stimulators. His early years were spent in
- [Cheryl Dunn: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cheryl-dunn-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - To accompany “All Roses”, we got together with Cheryl Dunn to release a podcast speaking on her life as an artist, the life of the late great Dash Snow, documenting graffiti writers on a personal level throughout New York City and San Francisco and more. Cheryl Dunn is an American filmmaker and photographer known for
- [Kevin Spanky Long: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kevin-spanky-long-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Kevin Spanky Long is a professional skateboarder, artist and art director of Baker Skateboards. Spanky was a key figure in the early Baker Skateboards line up, with classic parts in Baker 3, Baker has a Deathwish, This is Skateboarding and Stay Gold; his approach to skating made him one of the most recognizable skaters of
- [SAVIE OTR: The Archives.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/savie-otr-the-archives/) - A behind the scenes look into the shooting of SAVIE’s feature in Issue 9 of Living Proof Magazine. SAVIE painting San Francisco’s Tenderloin district.
- [Done Nuge Nguyen: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/done-nuge-nguyen-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Born in Portland Oregon and raised in Oklahoma City, Nuge is an icon in skateboarding who made a name for himself with classic parts in videos like Foundation’s Cataclysmic Abyss. Born to Vietnamese parents who came to America for a new life, Nuge’s childhood was largely spent coming up in Vietnamese pool halls. Eventually relocating
- [GARD OTR: The Archives.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gard-otr-the-archives/) - A behind the scenes look into the shooting of GARD’s feature in Issue 9 of Living Proof Magazine. GARD painting Los Angeles.
- [Gino Iannucci: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gino-iannucci-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Gino Iannucci is a legendary skateboarder from Long Island, New York. First gaining recognition in the mid-'90s, particularly through his parts in videos from 101 Skateboards. His video parts in Chocolate’s “The Chocolate Tour” and Girl’s “Yeah Right!” are considered all time classics. As one of the original riders for Nike SB, he helped redefine
- [GOOG: The Archives.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/goog-the-archives/) - A look into GOOG painting highways and streets.
- [Braydon Szafranski: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/braydon-szafranski-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Braydon Szafranski is a professional skateboarder whose charisma and un-filtered personality saw him become an icon; symbolic of the live-fast energy that defined skateboarding during the early 2000s. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Szafranski moved to Los Angeles to pursue a professional skateboarding career in the early 2000s; with no defined plan or place to
- [CURVE TGE: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/curve-tge-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - In the summer of 2002, CURVE suffered a fall in Southwest Philadelphia that left him in a coma for 6 weeks. Recovering from the traumatic brain injury took a full year, it onvolved CURVE relearning how to walk and dealing with the accompanying emotions. He spoke to Living Proof in an honest fashion of the
- [Arto Saari: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/arto-saari-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Arto Saari is a Finnish-born professional skateboarder and acclaimed photographer, who first gained international recognition in the early 2000s as part of the Flip Skateboards team, where he became a standout in videos like Sorry and Really Sorry. Arto won Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year award in 2001, cementing his legacy in skateboarding history.Beyond
- [Vinnie Stigma: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/vinnie-stigma-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Vinnie Stigma is a foundational figure in the hardcore punk scene and the longtime guitarist of Agnostic Front; a band that helped define the New York hardcore sound. Their music touches on the realities of an early New York, social change and independent thought. Stigma's guitar work was central to releases like United Blood and
- [Ozzie Juarez: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ozzie-juarez-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ozzie Juarez is an artist and curator from Los Angeles. His work explores themes of identity, ancestry, and the built environment. Coming from a graffiti-background, Juarez blends street aesthetics with spiritual symbolism to create richly layered paintings, sculptures, and installations. He is also the founder of TLALOC Studios, an artist-run space in South Central L.A.
- [GIZ & DESA MTA: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/giz-desa-mta-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - This episode features GIZ in conversation with DESA. They speak on the charges behind the “Million Dollar Vandal”, GIZ’s time in Rikers Island, New York City throughout the 1990s, and more.
- [GIZ & DESA MTA: The Archives](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/giz-desa-mta-the-archives/)
- [Ali Boulala: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ali-boulala-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Ali Boulala is a skate icon who came to prominence through his association with Flip Skateboards in the late 1990s. He was one of the original members of the “Piss Drunx”, a notorious skate crew that embodied a raw, punk-infused ethos that left a lasting imprint on skateboarding culture. On March 7, 2007, Ali Boulala
- [Greg Hunt: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/greg-hunt-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Greg Hunt is a skateboarding videographer and filmmaker celebrated for his approach to documenting skate culture. He directed Vans' first full-length skate video, Propeller, featuring the likes of Anthony Van Engelen, Tony Trujillo, Geoff Rowley, amongst others. He has also played a vital role in the making of all time classic skate videos like Mind
- [MKUE: The Archives. Full Video.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mkue-the-archives-full-video/) - MKUE painting Los Angeles, California. 2025. A look into the shooting of MKUE’s feature in Issue 10 of Living Proof Magazine.
- [DISTORT: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/distort-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Distort is a writer most known for very large scale graffiti using rollers in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. He hails from New Jersey and has made a significant impact on the graffiti scene in the northeastern United States. DISTORT blends graffiti with fine art, often incorporating themes of politics, mythology, and the human
- [Citibike Boyz: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/citibike-boyz-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Jerome Peel is a skateboarder originally from Florida who founded Citibike Boyz and Peels Clothing. Citibike Boyz is an informal group of riders in New York City who gained attention for their public stunts on Citibikes, the city's shared bike rental service. Despite using bikes designed for casual commuting, CitiBike Boyz push the limits of what these
- [OJAE FYC: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ojae-fyc-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - OJAE FYC is an iconic graffiti writer from the Upper West Side of Manhattan who cemented himself as one of the stand-out New York City graffiti writers to become renowned globally, past the reaches of the five boroughs. Coming from a troubled home, OJAE was separated from his mother at age 4 and transferred from
- [ZEPHYR: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/zephyr-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - ZEPHYR, born Andrew Witten, is a pioneering figure in the graffiti movement, particularly known for his contributions to the New York City subway graffiti scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where he became inspired by the vibrant graffiti culture that was emerging around
- [GIZ MTA: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/giz-mta-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - GIZ MTA is a prominent graffiti writer from New York City. After a lifetime of sacrificing his body, mind and freedom for graffiti, GIZ has arrived at a point where his work is revered from the streets of New York City to the galleries of London, Amsterdam and Paris. His story is one of pain,
- [POST VSOP 2.0: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/post-vsop-2-0-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Back by popular demand, POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the sneaker culture that grew immensely in the 90s, racking history, graffiti and more. He is interviewed by Tommy Rebel and Rabbit, two legends who greatly contributed to
- [Alexis Lacroix: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alexis-lacroix-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Alexis Lacroix is a skateboarder riding for Vans and the Montreal-based skate brand, Dime. Coming from the Canadian skate scene; often participating in Dime’s innovative events like the “Glory Challenge” which blend skating with unconventional challenges. His free approach to skateboarding has drawn international attention. A few years back, Alexis would travel the United States
- [Todd Francis: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/todd-francis-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Todd Francis is a renowned artist, perhaps best known for creating the Anti-Hero Skateboards eagle logo, one of the most recognized symbols in skateboarding. His work often combines humor, social commentary, and a gritty aesthetic, resonating deeply with skaters who embrace skateboarding as a countercultural expression. The Anti-Hero eagle logo, designed by Todd Francis, encapsulates the
- [Erik Ellington: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/erik-ellington-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Erik Ellington is an iconic skateboarder who is one of the original members of the Baker Skateboards and Deathwish teams. Ellington, alongside his peers, revolutionized skateboarding with legendary videos like Baker 2G, Baker 3 and The Deathwish Video. These videos presented an unfiltered view of skateboarding at the time with energy that is nearly impossible
- [ZE ONE ACID. Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ze-one-acid-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - ZE is a legendary graffiti writer from South Brooklyn, known for his hardcore bombing style and partnership with the late great RUSH ACID. He gained mass appeal in the early 2000s for his aggressive straightforward approach to graffiti, hitting elevated tracks, motions on subway cars, trucks and streets with legible handstyles and classic New York
- [GREY PVC: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/grey-pvc-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - GREY PVC is a legendary graffiti writer who has suffered with severe addiction to various substances and today has reached a point of stable sobriety. Through Methadone, GREY was able to get off of street-drugs and develop sound and stable routines. He speaks openly about his time spent in Kensington Philadelphia buying and using drugs.
- [Christian Hosoi: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/christian-hosoi-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Christian Hosoi is a style icon within skateboarding whose rise to fame stemmed from the style and power he approached skateboarding with. Skating at an early age with the likes of the late great Jay Adams, Tony Alva and Shogo Kubo; Hosoi turned pro at 14 years old and subsequently lived a lifestyle immersed in
- [Atrak: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/atrak-living-proof-radio-full-episode/)
- [Devon Turnbull: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/devon-turnbull-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Devon Turnbull is a designer and artist best known for his work in high-end audio and clothing. In the audio world, Turnbull is widely respected for his custom-built, DIY high-fidelity speaker systems. Much of the foundation for his approach to art and design stems from his time spent writing graffiti throughout the New York scene.
- [KR, Craig Costello: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kr-craig-costello-living-proof-radio/) - KR, Craig Costello for Living Proof Radio. Craig Costello is an artist, retired graffiti writer and founder of KRINK. Having spent time painting graffiti in a pivotal era of both New York and San Francisco, KR upheld the long standing tradition of shoplifting materials to make your own markers and ink. His approach to graffiti
- [Aaron Herrington: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/aaron-herrington-living-proof-radio/) - Riding for Polar and Converse, Aaron’s skating is well known from his video parts representing a New York City approach to spot & trick selection definitive of East Coast skateboarding. After undergoing a serious knee-injury that led to a full ACL reconstruction, Aaron is nearly back at 100%. He speaks openly about how the downtime
- [It's Time: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/its-time-living-proof-radio/) - A lot of people I speak to that started skating around the same time as I did, mention that this video was one of the first videos they ever saw. During this time, youtube was in its extremely early stage and so the only place you could really see a skate video was if you
- [TOCER LNE and DIEGO 127: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tocer-lne-and-diego-127-living-proof-radio/) - TOCER LNE & DIEGO 127 share a rare relationship within graffiti in that they are father & son. TOCER was born into a family where his father, DIEGO 127, was a graffiti writer who came up in 1980s Queens. With friends of DIEGO coming in and out of the house, TOCER gained interest and began
- [REBOE LNE: Live from France](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/reboe-lne-live-from-france/) - REBOE LNE hosted a live stream from somewhere in France, It went live on our instagram today at 6pm EST. This is the full video.
- [Kanin Garner: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kanin-garner-living-proof-radio/) - Kanin Garner for Living Proof Radio. He speaks on how working at Palace’s Los Angeles store led him to riding for Palace, subsequently modeling for Gucci, Gap & Calvin Klein, using the Beta-Max and various VHS cameras to produce skate videos, leaving LA to live in New York with hopes of one day permanently moving
- [Chris Shonting: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/chris-shonting-living-proof-radio/) - Chris Shonting is a photographer well known for having shot the likes of Cam'ron, Jason Dill, Lil' Wayne, Genesis Evans, Dan Henderson, the RZA, Blondey McCoy & many others. Moving to New York during the early 2000s, Shonting skated around downtown New York and met everyone in the skate scene organically; initially shooting skate-photography for
- [Coles Bailey: Living Proof Radio. Full episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/coles-bailey-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Coles Bailey for Living Proof Radio. Coles speaks on riding for Vans & Alltimers, touring with Bronze 56K, video parts he came up watching, New York City spots & more. Segments on our website, Youtube, iTunes & Spotify.
- [Frankie Spears: Living Proof Radio. Full episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/frankie-spears-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Frankie Spears for Living Proof Radio. He speaks on preserving his body as a professional skateboarder, riding for Adidas and Alien Workshop, coming up with Tyshawn Jones and more. Frankie Spears, Father Bop & Angel in conversation.
- [DAZE: Living Proof Radio. Full episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/daze-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Chris DAZE Ellis is a graffiti writer & artist from New York City. Painting New York City’s subway cars in 1976, DAZE is part of the 2nd generation of writers to participate in the subway movement that went on to influence street graffiti & become a cultural artifact the world over. He remains one of
- [CASH RFC: Living Proof Radio. Full episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cash-rfc-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - CASH RFC is a graffiti writer from New York City who was one of the original members of the legendary RFC crew; a group of graffiti writers, boosters, stick up kids and hustlers who heavily influenced the gear, graffiti and downtown scene in New York throughout the 1990s.
- [POST VSOP: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/post-vsop-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the origins of the gear culture that engulfed the graffiti scene in the 90s, The North Face’s rise in popularity from graffiti writers to mainstream culture, the practice of loot-racking, the miniature-economy
- [Pedro Delfino: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/pedro-delfino-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Pedro Delfino is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish. After his Thrasher Magazine cover in 2018, Pedro went from being relatively unknown to gaining lots of attention from the skate world. In 2021 he went pro for Deathwish Skateboards, one of the most iconic brands in the industry whose videos profoundly influenced the skateboarding world, giving
- [Taylor Kirby: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/taylor-kirby-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Taylor Kirby is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish skateboards. Originally becoming known for his involvement with the Shep Dawgs; a skateboarding crew from Southern California that gained recognition in the early 2010s for their raw, DIY, authentic skate videos. Members of the Shep Dawgs included now well-known pro skaters such as Riley Hawk and Rowan
- [Riley Hawk: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/riley-hawk-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Originally coming up with the Shep Dawgs crew out of Southern California. Hawk, alongside Taylor Kirby, Rowan Zorilla and Jake Hill, gained recognition from the videos that showcased the raw energy of the crew. Those videos played a crucial role in his rise within the scene, eventually leading to him turning pro for the iconic
- [Labor Skateshop: Living Proof Radio. Full Episode.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/labor-skateshop-living-proof-radio-full-episode/) - Labor Skate Shop for Living Proof Radio. Opened in 2012 by James Rewolinski, Labor was founded to serve as a core skate shop for New York City. Before the rise of mainstream media and the explosion of skateboarding into the global spotlight, skate shops were the center of the skateboarding community. They weren’t just retail
- [Marina Inoue: Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/marina-inoue-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer/) - 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.
- [Ryan Mettz: Streets Talking* with Angel](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ryan-mettz-streets-talking-with-angel-2/) - 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.
- [Leaving Names Everywhere - Volume 3.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/leaving-names-everywhere-volume-3/) - Leaving Names Everywhere – Volume 3. A video by Franklin Carbonatti. Spanning Rome, Milan, London, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Montreal & Toronto. Featuring: REBOE VOLVO SNENZ MTNW ACEM ANGR TOCER ZAVER BEOH SOUTH LUER REHAB TIME ZONEK XSM KEMTO SALON TD EMNOFAYER TOSER NOV STAZE VILOE OSF WASE SEOUL ZANOH GUKO WHAT
- [SMOE LNE: Streets Talking* with Angel](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/smoe-lne-streets-talking-with-angel/) - 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.
- [DBRAD THR: Streets Talking*](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dbrad-thr-streets-talking/) - DBRAD is an artist and 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.
- [Questions & Answers: part 1.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/questions-answers-part-1/) - Questions that were not answered will be answered in part 2. Thank you & enjoy. *Some graffiti based questions answered at 51:05
- [VFR: BTS Footage](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/vfr-bts-footage/) - Footage from the making of Living Proof Magazine, issue 5. A special VFR issue is now available on our Online Shop featuring a signed collector’s edition cover. http://livingproofnewyork.com
- [Alain Levitt: Streets Talking*](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alain-levitt-streets-talking/) - 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
- [Angel Radio, ep 2-Franklin Carbonatti](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-ep-2-franklin-carbonatti/) - Franklin Carbonatti and Angel in conversation.
- [Angel Radio: Teenagers from Uranus, Eastern Exposure.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-teenagers-from-uranus-eastern-exposure/) - Ep.3 with Franklin Carbonatti & Igor. Enjoy. Feel free to message us questions / topics anytime and we will cover them.
- [Ed Templeton: Streets Talking*](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ed-templeton-streets-talking-2/) - 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
- [Angel Radio, ep 4. Reggae Set.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-ep-4-reggae-set/) - Thank you everyone. LIONS BF Streets Talking* drops later this week. Enjoy.
- [Fernando LIONS BF: Streets Talking* Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/fernando-lions-bf-streets-talking-living-proof-radio/) - Fernando LIONS is a revered graffiti writer, tattoo artist & designer who has been living and working in New York City for over two decades. Originally from Buffalo, LIONS established himself throughout New York City’s graffiti scene with a no-frills approach to a traditional bombing. He tattoos out of Street Dreams, an independently run studio
- [Angel Radio: Die by the Sword. ep.5](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-die-by-the-sword-ep-5/) - Slayer. Bad Brains. Dead Kennedys. More. Enjoy.
- [On the phone with Zered Bassett. Living Proof Radio.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/on-the-phone-with-zered-bassett-living-proof-radio-2/) - Zered Bassett is a professional skateboarder whose career spans decades. From the days of riding for Zoo York during a time when the company released iconic videos defining skateboarding on the East Coast, to moving out of New York City, changing lifestyles, riding for All Timers and thinking of what life could be like after
- [Angel Radio: Athens. episode 6.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-athens-episode-6/) - Enjoy!
- [Angel Radio: Q&A+ issue 6, deeper update.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/angel-radio-q-a-issue-6-deeper-update/)
- [Kevin Bradley: Living Proof Radio](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kevin-bradley-living-proof-radio/) - Kevin Bradley for Living Proof Radio. A special episode with KB and Father Bop in conversation.
- [NECKFACE IN NEW YORK. Summer 2023.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/neckface-in-new-york-summer-2023/) - re-upload
- [All We Got Is Us 2.0](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/all-we-got-is-us-2-0-2/) - Update on All We Got Is Us 2.0. There were some issues with the old file, here is a new file that should work on all devices. Any concerns, comments or questions on products, shoot us over a message anytime.
- [NOV YORK & REBOE LNE](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/nov-york-reboe-lne/) - We visited NOV's studio & recorded a conversation between NOV & REBOE on New York City Graffiti & Unspecified Banter.
- [TD: full episode](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/td-full-episode/) - October 2023. This is an in-depth interview with TD, TD speaks on why he throws up “MIKE RIP” in every single one of his throw ups, spending time incarcerated for stealing cars, the concept of all-city, suffering shot-gun wounds, his upbringing, the all-country tour & more. TD is most known for his consistent approach that
- [Streets Talking* Leo Fitzpatrick & Ian HERT de Beer in conversation](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-leo-fitzpatrick-ian-hert-de-beer-in-conversation/) - Streets Talking* Leo Fitzpatrick & Ian HERT de Beer in conversation. 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;
- [Streets Talking* LNE Crew](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-lne-crew/) - LNE is an active graffiti crew from New York. This episode features SMOE, TOCER, REBOE, MTNW, ANGR & ZAVER in open banter amongst each other.
- [Streets Talking* Wes Knoll & Angel in conversation](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-wes-knoll-angel-in-conversation/) - 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
- [Streets Talking* XSM & Angel](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-xsm-angel/) - XSM & Angel in conversation. XSM is an intellectually curious student of the arts & graffiti writer distinguished by a brazen approach to vandalism involving rappelling.
- [Tommy Rebel. Streets Talking*](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/tommy-rebel-streets-talking/) - 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
- [Streets Talking* Clayton Patterson](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-clayton-patterson/) - Streets Talking* with Clayton Patterson & Ian de Beer. 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,
- [Streets Talking* RAMS MSK](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-rams-msk-2/) - 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. Enjoy. http://livingproofnewyork.com
- [Streets Talking* VIZIE D30 MSK](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-vizie-d30-msk/) - 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.
- [Streets Talking* MYTH](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-myth/) - MYTH and Ian de Beer in conversation. They speak on the state of Seattle, freight train graffiti, a decades long consistent approach, hustling & more.
- [CHITO. Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/chito-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer/) - 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
- [Francesco Igory Deiana: Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/francesco-igory-deiana-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer/) - 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
- [KRUSH: Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/krush-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer/) - 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 prison systems 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
- [Bea Levy: Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/bea-levy-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer-2/) - Ian de Beer in conversation with Bea Levy. Bea Levy is a Manhattan based sometimes-writer, sometimes-musician, full time lover of the built world. *Bea is a friend of Ian’s, having met originally through graffiti. This conversation explores ideas on society, life, mental health and graffiti. Enjoy.
- [Dylan Kraus: Streets Talking* with Ian de Beer](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dylan-kraus-streets-talking-with-ian-de-beer/) - 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. Dylan Kraus was recently featured in Issue 5 of Living Proof Magazine.
- [KING BABY: full episode](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/king-baby-full-episode/) - re-upload
- [AVI GOLD FOR RE-IGNITION 002: Full Video.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/avi-gold-for-re-ignition-002-full-video/) - Avi Gold for Re-Ignition: a look into his personal collection.Re-Ignition: an archival library of objects and gear by Living Proof.
- [Streets Talking* Wes Knoll & Angel in conversation](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-wes-knoll-angel-in-conversation-2/) - 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
- [Streets Talking* PEAK VIC](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/streets-talking-peak-vic/) - 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
- [test 1234](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/test-1234/)
- [test 123](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/test-123/)
- [AVI GOLD FOR RE-IGNITION:002](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/avi-gold-for-re-ignition-002/) - a look into the archives of AVI GOLD CUSTOM CERAMIC INCENSE SCULPTURE FT. POST VSOP The Custom Ceramic Incense Sculpture of POST VSOP is a hand-formed ceramic figure created by Quispiamhabilis, a craft collective from Seoul, depicting the New York graffiti writer POST VSOP wearing The North Face Trans-Antarctica Parka (1990). The original jacket, produced
- [Evil Giane for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/evil-giane-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Evilgiane is an American record producer, born in Brooklyn and raised in Chinatown Manhattan. Originally learning music production experimenting using FL Studio Mobile, an audiowork station that allows for the creation of complete multi-track music production projects; Giane’s work steadily gained traction early on as he would upload his music online. He is the founder
- [OUTERWEAR. Living Proof Magazine, Issue 13.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/outerwear-living-proof-magazine-issue-13/) - Jackets are both a fashion statement and an essential tool within graffiti culture. Beyond their aesthetic role, they function as a second skin, absorbing physical toll through exposure to harsh environments. For graffiti writers operating during late-night hours, jackets provide warmth, storage for paint and tools, and a means of blending into the landscape. A
- [POST VSOP FOR RE-IGNITION:002](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/post-vsop-for-re-ignition-002/) - a look into the archives of POST VSOP 1993 POLO CYCLING CAP The Polo Sport cycling cap is a reinterpretation of the traditional European casquette, issued under Ralph Lauren’s performance-inspired sub-label Polo Sport during the 1990s. Typically constructed from lightweight cotton twill or canvas, the Polo Sport cycling cap retained the functional silhouette of its
- [MIKE IRAK FOR RE-IGNITION: 001](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/mike-irak-for-re-ignition-001/) - a look into the archives of MIKE IRAK IRAK X FOOL’S GOLD T-SHIRT The IRAK x Fool’s Gold T-Shirt, 2012, is a collaborative garment produced between the New York graffiti crew IRAK and the independent record label Fool’s Gold, a platform closely associated with the city’s electronic, hip-hop, and underground music scenes. This piece was
- [SHAWN POWERS FOR RE-IGNITION: 001](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/shawn-powers-for-re-ignition-001/) - a look into the archives of SHAWN POWERS CUSTOM PALACE 10K GOLD RING Following a house fire that destroyed nearly all of Shawn Powers’ possessions, the Custom Palace 10k Gold Ring was the sole item to survive. Found intact in the pocket of an Avirex jacket. Worn by Shawn Powers for over a decade, he
- [KEO X-MEN FOR RE-IGNITION: 001](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/keo-x-men-for-re-ignition-001/) - a look into the archives of KEO X-MEN FLO-MASTER TIP PEN WITH VALVE CONTROL: The Flo-Master Felt Tip Pen with Valve Control is a writing instrument central to early subway-era graffiti in New York during the 1970s. Carried by nearly every writer of the period, it resembled an ordinary office pen, allowing it to pass
- [Hjalte Halberg for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 12.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/hjalte-halberg-for-living-proof-magazine-issue-12/) - Hjalte Halberg is a father, a brand owner, and a skateboarder from Copenhagen, Denmark. Coming up in an underrecognized Northern European skate scene, Hjalberg earned global recognition for his skill with appearances in more than a decade of videos with Swedish skateboarder Pontus Alv’s company Polar Skateboards. He first achieved professional status with Polar in
- [Issue 9, Living Proof Magazine. 3/5/25](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/issue-9-living-proof-magazine-3-5-25/) - Issue 9 of Living Proof Magazine will be released on 3/5/25. All members on the "Living Proof Magazine" tier are guaranteed a copy for March 2025, even if the online shop is sold out. More info on features and video projects that will be released this month, in the coming days. Thank you all!
- [KATSU: Transcending Graffiti](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/katsu-transcending-graffiti-2/) - KATSU is an artist and graffiti writer whose approach to his work has blurred the lines between the physical space and the digital space. While still maintaining an exceptional standard in what is considered 'traditional' graffiti, KATSU has often veered in his line of attack. His methodology has included the hacking of various public spaces
- [ZONEK: Take Or Steal](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/zonek-take-or-steal/) - Printed Zine, 35mm photos on gloss paper. Message us on here and we will send you one! This runs for the entire month of June 2023. Blessings.
- [KATO BTM: Aggravated Thought Expression](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/kato-btm-aggravated-thought-expression/) - KATO 3A BTM presents: Aggravated Thought Expression. A digital book; all words by KATO. Addressing graffiti in KATO's life, crew, fights, arrests, family, life in Seattle & his upcoming art exhibit. 'Aggravated Thought Expression' features photos & writing giving a look into KATO'S life in an autobiographical style. This book is the first time KATO
- [Silver Mop.](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/silver-mop/) - Message us, we will send you one! Limited, while supplies last. Blessings to everyone.
- [A message...](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/a-message/) - Peace & blessings April 2023, we are dropping a video with DESA MTA titled "How Will I Make It?". The video releases Monday April 3rd and explores a day into DESA's life, painting graffiti from morning till night. DESA is one of very few writers to have served time in maximum security prison over vandalism
- [DCEVE SMART: Written Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/dceve-smart-written-interview/) - featured in Issue 2 of Living Proof Magazine. Full interview downloadable as an attachment on this post.
- [CHEAK Interview: from Living Proof Issue 1](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/cheak-interview-from-living-proof-issue-1/) - Full 6 page spread of the CHEAK interview from Living Issue 1.
- [UWONT interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/uwont-interview/) - The written UWONT Red Eye Mob interview is available as an attachment on this post. The UWONT REM photo zine will be shipped to you all by the end of next week! If you end up not receiving it by the end of the month for any reason, or if you have any past missed
- [All We Got Is Us 2.0](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/all-we-got-is-us-2-0/) - June 1st, All We Got Is Us 2.0 will be available/viewable for all of our members on the 20$ tier. The video runs 53 minutes long and features raw action footage from TD, DESA MTA, SMOE, REBOE, BAT, XSM, ACET, DEK 2DX, REHAB IRAK, CHARLIE THE HUSTLER, OJAE, SKID, ZAM, VOLVO, SEO, ZERS, PANIC, TOCER,
- [CAMEL BTM APK](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/camel-btm-apk/) - On June 18th, 2024 at approximately 2am, LOFI suffered a life-altering accident as the result of falling off a building whilst her and CAMEL attempted to reach a high-profile spot in Oakland, CA. Shattering her spine and coming very close to paralysis, she has undergone emergency surgery to save the movement in the majority of
- [Xmas Food Drive, 2023](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/xmas-food-drive-2023/) - Living Proof will be running a food drive donating hot meals & to-go bags of food to the community of Corona, Queens. All are welcome. A special thanks to Brian Anderson for cooking meals, to Atticus Torre for the design & to all our supporters who help make this happen. 12.15.23. 1pm. 34 Roosevelt Avenue.
- [Ed Templeton](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ed-templeton/) - *Photos by Ed Templeton. Introduction writing by Barry McGee. It comes with great pleasure to introduce my dear friend, Ed Templeton’s work. While I understand Ed needs no introduction, I am honored to speak about his mild-mannered demeanor and his unique ability to make very important art and photographs in his now mature years. Ed
- [Nicole McLaughlin’s Creative Climb](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/nicole-mclaughlins-creative-climb-2/) - *Interview by Lei Takanashi. Photos by Wes Knoll. Nicole McLaughlin is an artist/designer whose upcycled works explore the greater potential of discarded materials and mass produced waste. As a self-proclaimed “Industry Dumpster,” McLaughlin collaborates with major brands like Arc’teryx and Hermes on sustainability initiatives while also challenging these labels to rethink how they work with leftover materials.
- [Ryan Mettz on Life in NYC](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/ryan-mettz-on-life-in-nyc/) - Ryan Mettz is an artist based in New York City, known for his work as a painter and tattooist. In addition to these creative pursuits, Ryan enjoys surfing and secretly paints graffiti (don’t tell anyone). His ability to balance multiple disciplines makes him a compelling figure, constantly pushing boundaries and embracing the diverse opportunities the
- [RAT RATZ: Milano Centrale](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/rat-ratz-milano-centrale/) - Rat Ratz is a skate-crew formed out of Milano Centrale plaza. Their videos embody the raw energy of skateboarding and have garnered attention world-wide.
- [GKAE SKREW MSK](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/gkae-skrew-msk/) - 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
- [Jerry Hsu Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/jerry-hsu-interview/) - 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
- [Alex Olson Interview](https://www.livingproofnewyork.com/alex-olson-interview/) - Alex Olson is an influential skateboarder & artist within the realm of design, breath-work & meditation. At the helm of Call Me 917 & Bianca Chandon, Olson's approach to design exists as an intersection between elevated basics & traditional skate goods. Having video parts in Lakai's "Fully Flared", Supreme's "Cherry", amongst others. We speak on

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