AVE for Living Proof Radio, full episode on the Living Proof Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkAnthony 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 2015.He co-founded FA alongside Jason Dill, building it into one of the most pivotal skate brands of the last decade. As a long-time Vans team rider, he has also collaborated on multiple pro shoe models.
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Ep.214- Leo Fitzpatrick
Leo Fitzpatrick for Living Proof Radio, full episode on the Living Proof Patreon. 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 York gallery Home Alone Gallery in 2012, later becoming a co-director at the Marlborough Chelsea gallery in Manhattan. His gallery Public Access provided an accessible approach to art to both the viewers and artists that was less common within the New York gallery space.http://livingproofnewyork.com
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Ep.213- Larry Clark
Larry Clark for Living Proof Radio: Full episode now available on the Living Proof Patreon.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 that was intimate. His work often draws from his own experiences with addiction, adolescence, and rebellion, making him both a chronicler and participant in the worlds he captures.Clark’s breakout photo book Tulsa (1971) was a portrait of young people in his hometown navigating drugs, sex, and violence. The book was groundbreaking in its honesty, setting the tone for Clark’s future work. In 1995, he directed Kids, a controversial and iconic film that followed a group of New York City teenagers through a single day of sex, drugs, and recklessness. Written by then-teenager Harmony Korine, Kids was praised and condemned in equal measure, but undeniably influential cementing Clark’s legacy as an artist unafraid to expose the underbelly of youth culture with brutal honesty. Larry Clark in conversation with William Strobeck. http://livingproofnewyork.com
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Ep.212- Ruby Neri / Reminisce
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 of whom helped define the street graffiti & art scene of the time. Rather than a classic throw-up, her graffiti focused on riderless horses that appeared across the Mission District. Her horses became iconic and are considered a classic amongst the Bay Area scene.By the mid-1990s, Neri shifted from graffiti to studio practice, pursuing an MFA at UCLA and exploring new media; particularly ceramics. Over time, she grew tired of the adjacent phenomena that come with the culture of graffiti. She moved away from graffiti to sculptural vessels and figurative ceramic forms. Her ceramic works, often marked by vibrant sprayed glazes and stylized female figures, maintained a connection to her past as Reminisce. In recent years, Neri has returned to painting, bringing her career full circle. Today, Neri’s work bridges the raw immediacy of graffiti with the refinement of fine art. She is a key figure in the evolution of Bay Area art from underground to institutional recognition.
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Ep.211- Futura 2000
Full episode on Patreon- http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkFutura 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 wave of subway graffiti writers.He began tagging subway trains under the name "Futura 2000" and was one of the first artists to bring graffiti into galleries. In the early 1980s, he collaborated with The Clash, painting live on stage during their concerts and designing artwork for their albums, which helped introduce graffiti to a broader international audience.His work spans fine art, fashion, and commercial collaborations. He’s partnered with brands like Nike, Supreme, Levi’s, BMW, and Off-White, often blurring the lines between street culture and high design. He’s also known for his character "Pointman", a recurring figure in his art and toy design.Today, Futura is celebrated as a pioneer whose influence has shaped generations of artists across disciplines.http://livingproofnewyork.com
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