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Adrian Lee Bermeo, 24, is an emerging young artist from the Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens. He began to immerse himself in the arts at the tender age of 3, stating that his first pieces of works were drawings of characters such as Tom and Jerry. After being heavily influenced by Hip Hop, jazz, and … Continue reading Adrian Bermeo, Attacking Art From Every Angle →

Adrian Lee Bermeo, 24, is an emerging young artist from the Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens, NY. He began to immerse himself in the arts at the tender age of 3, stating that his first pieces of works were drawings of characters such as Tom and Jerry. After being heavily influenced by HipHop, jazz, and […]

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By: Jona Jaupi   “It was different, it was rebellious, I mean it was everything.” Fernando Romero, 36, said, on the art of graffiti, as he lit his Marlboro Red cigarette. “It was a special breed back then, almost an organic cultivation.” Mike Baca, 30, interjected. Although their early teenage years as vandals were not […]

By: Jona Jaupi   “It was different, it was rebellious, I mean it was everything.” Fernando Romero, 36, said, on the art of graffiti, as he lit his Marlboro Red cigarette. “It was a special breed back then, almost an organic cultivation,” Mike Baca, 30, interjected. Although their teen-age years as vandals were not easy, … Continue reading UR NEW YORK—Street-Art’s favorite Collective →

By: Jona Jaupi Editor’s note: In light of the nearly one-year anniversary of the guerrilla white-washing of 5 Pointz, I am doing a special article on this. It was almost one year ago that commotion broke out on 45-46 Davis Street, due to the guerrilla whitewash of the iconic 5Pointz building for the purposes of […]

By: Jona Jaupi Editor’s note: In light of the nearly one-year anniversary of the guerrilla white-washing of 5 Pointz, I am doing a special article on this. It was almost one year ago that commotion broke out on 45-46 Davis Street, due to the guerrilla whitewash of the iconic 5Pointz building for the purposes of … Continue reading One-year Anniversary: Death of 5 Pointz →

By: Jona Jaupi   He can be found in pop-up shops and galleries all around the city. His infamous faces, containing “emotive eyes and razor sharp teeth,” as described in his website, are more than likely splattered around walls in your neighborhood. So, who is the man who has been painting the monsters around this city? … Continue reading Royce Bannon, an artistic force from Harlem →

By: Jona Jaupi   He can be found in pop-up shops and galleries all around the city. His infamous faces, containing “emotive eyes and razor sharp teeth,” as described in his website, are more than likely splattered around walls in your neighborhood. So, who is the man who has been painting the monsters around this city? […]

Mission Statement

The art world in New York can be characterized by its dynamic nature and vibrancy. In a city comprising hundreds of different activities and events regarding art, it can be overwhelming to keep up with everything that’s occurring around you. Of course, the mainstream shows taking place at the MOMA or MET will more than likely be announced in major New York newspapers/magazines, but where does the art-enthusiast go for information on events that are not advertised in the big-time media? Where can a local New Yorker find a small but satisfying gallery-opening to attend on a Friday night, where tourists are not bombarding the scene?
The objective of this blog is to notify these avid art-lovers of underground and local events which encompass not only art, but music, apparel, and dance, throughout various neighborhoods and venues in New York. Furthermore, reviews and interviews with the curators, artists, photographers, and the event’s attendees will also be provided. One of the hopes of this blog is to provide a service to the reader by not only notifying them, but also by providing a thorough perspective and background of each event. Additionally, this blog hopes to do justice to the creators and contributors of each event by conveying the messages of the artists, acknowledging the work of the curators, and displaying the responsibilities of the social media developers. In its totality, this blog will serve as web-documentation of the underground art world, particularly through the eyes of New York’s youth.
The targeted demographic for this blog is anyone who lives in New York and is constantly seeking new and innovative art events to attend. While there is no particular age group that is being targeted, because art can be appreciated by a person of any age, it would be ideal to have a set of followers from ages 18-25 for the simple reason that most of these events are being created and reported by people within this age group. Therefore, this age bracket might be more enticed by a blog like this. Although, the blog will welcome anyone who is interested!
The need for a blog like this lies in the fact that no-one is out there reporting on the youth of New York and the measures they are taking to showcase their talents and art. This blog will aim to illustrate these measures in the hopes of giving them a voice, especially in a field that’s constantly being monopolized by richer and more well-known entities. These unique individuals are making brands of themselves, and while they are active on their social media websites, they are lacking attention from media entities separate from their own. That’s where this blog comes in. Moreover, this blog is needed to connect these events with the people who seek them out.
While there are plenty of art blogs in New York, they generally tend to lack a journalist approach. Because this blog will be written by me, a journalism student, it will incorporate not only observations but analysis and reporting as well. This blog will also have an advantage because I possess a strong network of young artists and curators whom I am personally acquainted with, so there will always be content readily accessible for the blog. I can also provide a thorough understanding of the events, because I attend them frequently.
The content on this blog will utilize every social media site out there, such as RSS, facebook sharing, instagram, and twitter, meaning, they can be shared with ease on said sites to gain readership. Aside from a calendar of upcoming events, the content will also include articles, videos and pictures of events, podcast interviews, and questionnaires and polls displaying the opinions of the attendees. It will also provide direct links to pages containing event information, as well as the artist’s pages in the hopes of getting them more exposure. This added aspect will entice many underground artists to participate with interviews.
Other art blogs do not always utilize the multimedia at their disposal, this blog will though, because it aims to provide a full scope of every topic discussed. Every event will have its own identity on this blog and that will surely be representative of the artists, curators, and attendees. Many art blogs will sometimes provide reviews, but they rarely conduct interviews with the people responsible for creating said events. This is where my blog has a competitive advantage. Some blogs might also be biased based on the art that is being presented, focusing, for example, only on modern art, or classical art, but my blog will cover all types of art, and all mediums, including photography, break dancing, street art, and many others.

Editorial Plan

• The types of content I want to incorporate in this blog include

-feature stories about art events and the people involved (1-2 weekly, about 500-800 words, 2-3 hours)

-profiles on artists (1 weekly, 500-600 words, 2-3 hours)

-reviews on the shows/events (updated every time a story revolves around a particular event, 200-300 words, 1 hour)

-a newsfeed allowing people to comment and interact with fellow attendees

-a calender stating upcoming shows

-daily art inspiration quotes, similar to a tweet (1 daily, 45 seconds)

• Ideally, I would update feature stories about once a week, similarly for profiles and the longer journalistic pieces. The reviews would be more frequently, depending on how many events I attend, although the readers also have an opportunity to review and discuss amongst themselves in the comment feed. The calender would be updated as soon as I find out about any upcoming shows.

• Ideas/people I plan on interviewing include

-Inspiration in the Cut art shows, Demi Vera (curator/artist)

-Breakfresh NYC events, Jose Riviera (b-boy)

-Royce Choice (artist)

-DJ VIC (DJ)

• Multimedia includes

-Photos

-podcasts

-videos

-slideshows