News Tagged: new-york-city

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    Murals Disappearing in Harlem

    As a graffiti writer the fleeting existence of your work is something you have to accept. Whether it’s removed by the notorious Buff Man, painted over, or just faded and weathered by the elements, it is unlikely that anything will last forever. it’s just part of the game. Muralists on the other hand might have a different expectation for the...

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday July 24, 2012

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    12ozProphet Exclusive Interview: Photographer and Urban Explorer Nathan...

    Nathan Kensinger is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist who currently calls Brooklyn home. Through the lenses of film and photography (among many others) his work often explores New York's overlooked urban landscapes and hinterlands. Check out this exclusive interview and explore some of New York's most forgotten spaces.

    ©12ozProphet - Sunday July 22, 2012

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    Copeizm at TuffCity in the Lower East Side

    Cope2 rolled through TuffCity Tattoo in the Lower East Side yesterday to get some fresh ink. While there he couldn't resist hitting the train in the backyard, painting this fresh colorful Copeizm piece. Check out flicks after the jump.

    ©12ozProphet - Sunday July 22, 2012

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    Skate: NYC with Jahmal Williams and The Hopps Crew

    If you haven't had the pleasure yourself to come and ride around New York City, then here is your chance. In this video Jahmal Williams, the man behind Hopps Skateboards, and his crew hit up the streets of NYC from midtown's start to finish.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday July 20, 2012

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    NASA Space Shuttle Intrepid Museum Exhibition is Officially Open

    Yesterday, July 19th, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum officially opened their doors to the new exhibit for NASA‘s space shuttle Enterprise. As visitors enter they first pass through an airlock built into the retired U.S.S. Intrepid World War II aircraft carrier which was created to keep the pressurized exhibition inflated to provoke the...

    ©12ozProphet - Friday July 20, 2012

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    Skate: Yaje Popson - Raw Ams

    The up and comer from New York City, Yaje Popson, just dropped over 2 minutes of new footage for Independent Trucks for their series entitled Raw Ams. Check it out for some steeze from coast to coast.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday July 19, 2012

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    Skate: Supra Presents the Ellington

    Supra Footwear has a new shoe on the market for pro skater Erik Ellington. To promote the new shoe, Erik skates around New York City showing off his new kicks and getting some tricks.

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday July 17, 2012

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    Skate: Shut Skateboards Welcomes Pat Hoblin

    New York underground ripper Pat Hoblin is on the rise in the local skate scene and Shut Skateboards is backing him to the fullest. Check out some footage and an interview of Pat in this announcement video.

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday July 17, 2012

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    Spike Lee Discusses "Red Hook Summer" at the Apple Store Tonight

    Tonight at 7pm head to the newly reopened Apple Store in SoHo to see acclaimed director Spike Lee discuss his latest film project "Red Hook Summer" in theaters August 10th. Check out the trailer after the jump.

    ©12ozProphet - Monday July 16, 2012

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    New York Summer Restaurant Week Starts TONIGHT

    New York City's Restaurant week, which is celebrating it's 20th anniversary, is officially in full effect for a 20-day period which means that from now up until August 10th 320 restaurants will be offering prix-fixe three-course lunches at $24.07 and dinners at $35.00. This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of of the city's culinary...

    ©12ozProphet - Monday July 16, 2012

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    Video: Futura for Hennessy

    Following the success of their collaboration with Kaws, Hennessy has partnered with Futura to design their latest special collectors edition bottle. This video follows Futura around New York City as he discusses his graffiti background, his inspiration to think differently, and significant role his children play in his life.

    ©12ozProphet - Saturday July 14, 2012

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    Motiongraff Episode 20 feat. Crime79

    The fellas over at Motiongraff are back at it again dropping the 20th episode of their web series. This episode features famed NYC graffiti writer Crime79 painting the piece of his dreams, check it after the jump!

    ©12ozProphet - Saturday July 14, 2012