Living Proof Radio Living Proof New York

Full episode & video, available on our Patreon. In the early 2000s, New York’s economic landscape created a world in which one could survive off of little. Artists, skaters, graffiti writers, poets & musicians inhabited the city, organically creating style & culture in a way that permeated into the life of the neighborhood. Common streets became legendary as the 14 block radius of downtown New York housed a thriving underground scene flourishing in a carefree time of unhindered creativity. At this time Alain Levitt was hanging out in the Lower East Side on a daily basis with a small film camera on his person. Spending the early 2000s living amongst the people, Alain shot the downtown New York Scene during an era that laid the foundations for events & people that went on to deeply influence the world of skate, graffiti, art & culture. His debut book 'NYC: 2000-2005' is a collection of these photos.
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Full episode available on Patreon. DBRAD is an artist & graffiti writer who is part of the renowned THR crew. He speaks on perceptions of masculinity, mental health, life philosophy, what it means to be human, New York’s graffiti scene & more. 
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Full episode available on our Patreon. SMOE is a graffiti writer whose aggressive approach to street bombing garnered attention in recent years throughout New York City. Representing the LNE, H2K & 6BC graffiti crews, SMOE’s approach ranges from tagging passenger filled buses on main avenues to large rollers & technical pieces.
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Ryan Mettz is a painter, photographer, skateboarder, tattoo artist and videographer.  Most known for his distinct approach to traditional tattoos and paintings inspired by New York City life. We speak on New York City Graffiti, making art & finding balance in day to day living. Full Streets Talking* episode available on our Patreon.
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Full episode available on our Patreon. Marina Inoue is a tattoo artist living & working out of London, England; with an upbringing rooted in writing graffiti within New York’s scene. She speaks on her experience in the male-dominated culture of graffiti, cultural dynamics, racking, life philosophy & more. Ian de Beer & Marina Inoue in conversation.
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ALOY is a legendary graffiti writer native to Los Angeles with a career spanning decades. Representing the great MSK crew, known for exemplifying a bold, legible & large letter structure; creating a high degree of visibility off the freeways & billboards he frequents.
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