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NYC graffiti pioneer reveals how to stay relevant, after 40 years in the art world
"Through thick and thin, I kept my brushes wet." — New York City gave the world graffiti, and the world sold it on with a three-figure stamp. Through all the changes, the real pioneers like Lee Quiñones have found new ways to keep on keepin’ on.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
The father and son who keep New York's typewriters tapping
Family Business — The Gramercy Typewriter Company has kept NYC dancing on the keys since 1932. With a third generation at the helm, they have no plans to slow down.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The NYC doctor changing lives by removing gang tattoos for free
From teardrops, swastikas and gang insignia to fresh starts — Dr David Ores is on a quest to change lives by removing bad tattoos from former gang members, ex-convicts and victims of human trafficking - free of charge.
Written by: Alfred Rinaldi
Legendary NYC photographer Ricky Powell looks back on three decades of hustling
"Thirty years of pro photos on a hangout tip" — A walk-and-talk with photographer Ricky Powell, the New York City busboy who took over the downtown scene.
Written by: Alex King
Artist Clayton Patterson on 20 years of the tattoo fair that changed Europe
Two decades of Wildstyle — When Wildstyle began in 1995, European tattoo culture was barely visible. Rebel artist and photographer Clayton Patterson explains how two decades of touring with Wildstyle has helped win the culture the respect it deserves.
Written by: Clayton Patterson
Randy Credico and the fight against private prisons
Hooped prison overalls, one hour of shouting, and an NBA All-Star — As an activist, comedian and general nuisance to authority, Randy Credico built up enough love in New York City to run for governor. Now he's targeting mass incarceration. And the city comptroller should be afraid.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Harold Feinstein: Last Stop Coney Island
Contemplating Home — Sometimes the hardest place to understand is the one where you’re from. Before his death in June 2015, photographer Harold Feinstein explained how he found inspiration just outside his front door.
Written by: Harold Feinstein
Tribe NYC are breathing fresh life into ’90s hip hop culture
Bass, boomboxes and big hair — Brooklyn-based art and music collective Tribe NYC are surfing a revival of old skool hip hop culture - and showing everyone else how it should be done.
Written by: Alex King
NYC skate shooter Pep Kim on feeling out of his comfort zone every day
Adventure Pop Quiz — South Korean photographer Pep Kim has documented New York City’s skate scene with a fresh, outsider’s perspective since arriving from South Korea.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Graffiti pioneer Lee Quiñones has kept on painting through street art's ebb and flow
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, graffiti pioneer Lee Quiñones shares how, through all the art world's changes, he's found new ways to keep on keeping on.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
