While Miami has cemented itself as the new epicenter for pop art and commerce, the neighborhood of Wynwood within it, may then be the epicenter of street art and graffiti. Sadly "street art," as it were, which can at times be both terrible and awe inspiring, still owes its very existence to graffiti. With it now so dominant, commercial and otherwise, a few individuals dedicated to celebrating the roots of the artform have joined forces to launch the Museum of Graffiti. The brainchild of Alan Ket, Mare 139 (both veterans in the game and international ambassadors of the culture) and their partner, pro-graff attorney Allison Freidin. Dedicated to educating the public, bringing top tier talent and elevating the culture, their journey is still in its infancy. Even during the lockdown, they're working on virtual exhibits and nightly art talks. Give a listen to a pre-pandemic and decidedly more upbeat chat that Claudia recorded a week before lockdown on location in Miami about the museum and its assertions.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Episode 29: Museum of Graffiti

A true Renaissance Man of art, music and subculture, Kaves aka Michael McLeer, tells of his early days bombing the buses in Brooklyn, break dancing and going on tour with House of Pain. He tells of the rise of his band, The Lords of Brooklyn as well as his new careers: acting and owning a popular, family-run restaurant. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 28: Kaves

The inception of Rap Music: NYC, early 80's, writer-publicist, Bill Adler was right there, hitting the clubs, midnight to 6am with Russell Simmons and helping explode the movement worldwide. He talks with Claw about all of it as well as growing up in Motown, writing for the Voice and People Magazine and the cultural significance and future of Hip Hop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 27: Bill Adler

The queen of Hip Hop fashion, April Walker gets real with Claw. From early Brooklyn days with Run DMC and Biggie, to huge success with her own company, Walker Wear. This is a strong woman who can tell it like it is and you should listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 26: April Walker

Current Ambassador of NYC Graffiti, CES talks with Claw about his origins in Westchester and the Bronx, crazy old jobs, and “painting all night and racking everyday”. Woah, and then getting his Instagram hacked! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 25: CES

Guerrilla marketing pioneer and social commentary artist, Ari Forman talks with Claw about growing up wild in 70's Hollywood in an "alternative lifestyle" where Mom showed him porn. Moving to Philly, he had to survive "Warriors" style runs daily, just to get to school, and avoid the gangs. He may also be the king of the cease & desist with his brilliant Menthol 10s sneaker, biting both Nike and Newport at the same time! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 24: Ari Forman

Real Deal NYC OG and one of graffiti's most infamous writers, PJ talks with Claw about graffiti and gangs, from Chicago to the Bronx, bootlegging T-shirts for 70's bands and taking revenge for getting stabbed in the chest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 23: Pjay

Videographer and self-appointed, ambassador of Islam, Aymann Ismail talks with Claw about experiencing 911 as a young Muslim boy in New Jersey, scaling dangerous heights to make the ultimate video, and becoming a meme at the Republican convention. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 22: Aymann Ismail

Hugo Martinez is one of the most controversial figures in graffiti. A polarizing figure, yes - yet so, so crucial. His vision of what seminal graffiti represented, as well as what it could be, helped to shape its evolution. He influenced the public, but also writers themselves, by imbuing the sense that this was, indeed, "real" and important art. Born in New York City, that art, and those writers, now identifying as artists, became the archetype of what has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, forever altering our view and appreciation of what art is and can be.Find out more: http://www.martinezgallery.com/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 21: Hugo Martinez

Dave Ortiz has been one of NYC's most influential tastemakers in so many fields - street-art, skateboarding, BMX, sneaker culture and streetwear. He talks with Claw about getting there, the wonders of New York, and about where he's going next... vodka? Mmmm. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 20: Dave Ortiz

Artist Cey Adams talks about growing up in Jamaica, Queens where graffiti was his life and it was all about "bombing the buses". He then gets into his time at Def Jam working with Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J and Jay-Z as a creator of legendary hip hop graphic design. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 19: Cey Adams

Claudia and Brad sit down with #1 dad Stash 2 and reminisce about the good old days - writing graffiti, printing t-shirts in bathtubs, literally birthing streetwear and sneaker culture. The current fashion wave owes so much to Stash for being a pioneer in product and lifestyle design and creating a lane in business that merely didn’t exist before. On this podcast he discusses his wins and his loses - and comes out the end, back on top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 18: Stash 2

Theo talks about starting the Lunachicks in high school and getting discovered at a Limelight show by Sonic Youth. She an Claw get into female empowerment, punk parenthood and Theo's latest music and fashion adventures. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 17: Theo Kogan

Claudia sits down with Danny Danko and gets schooled about one of her favorite subjects- marijuana. Danko shares his vast knowledge of all things WEED, his start from dealing illegally to now- being HIGH TIMES MAGAZINE’s leading expert on strains. Thus, spreading the culture globally from it’s original outlaw roots. He even dabbled in the dark arts of graffiti. Find out more, give a listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 16: Danny Danko

Infamous graffiti artist turned Dept. of Corrections Warden turned current day artist and thinker, Trike1 talks with Claw about being the "King of Buses", his basketball scholarship, how he helped keep baby Claw out of trouble and all her little graf-crew safe when in the slam. They also discuss drone graffiti and the future of street-art. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 15: Trike

Twice a month, join legendary graffiti artist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Claudia Gold (Claw Money), on her exploration of different subcultures, and the people that helped create them on “Gold Minds”!Art, Music, Dance, and even Extreme Sports, have all had massive impacts on our society, both social, and economic. From creating new trends and entirely new markets, to influencing our very governments on a global level. There is no doubt that subcultures are powerful forces, that truly help shape who we are, and our perspectives of the world around us. Claw is interested in finding out, who the brilliant people that helped perpetuate them are, and the struggles they went through, just to keep their vision going.We are excited to hear what you think of the podcast! Please rate and leave us a comment! To find out more about Claudia you can check her out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @ClawMoney or on her website https://clawandco.com/

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