Explore the life and artistry of Kunle Martins, a New York-born artist whose journey from graffiti to portraiture reflects the vibrant spirit of the city. Rising through the graffiti scene as Earsnot and co-founding IRAK in 1997, Martins' creativity flourished amidst the cultural ferment of New York. In a candid conversation with Scott, Martins reflects on his upbringing, navigating identity as a gay man in the skate and graffiti community, and the cultural impact of IRAK. From the streets to collaborations with Dover Street Market, Supreme, and Adidas, Martins' artistic evolution resonates with authenticity and innovation. Represented by 56 HENRY gallery, Martins continues to inspire with his dynamic exploration of art and identity in the urban landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Explore the life and artistry of Kunle Martins, a New York-born artist whose journey from graffiti to portraiture reflects the vibrant spirit of the city. Rising through the graffiti scene as Earsnot and co-founding IRAK in 1997, Martins' creativity flourished amidst the cultural ferment of New York. In a candid conversation with Scott, Martins reflects on his upbringing, navigating identity as a gay man in the skate and graffiti community, and the cultural impact of IRAK. From the streets to collaborations with Dover Street Market, Supreme, and Adidas, Martins' artistic evolution resonates with authenticity and innovation. Represented by 56 HENRY gallery, Martins continues to inspire with his dynamic exploration of art and identity in the urban landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the life and artistry of Kunle Martins, a New York-born artist whose journey from graffiti to portraiture reflects the vibrant spirit of the city. Rising through the graffiti scene as Earsnot and co-founding IRAK in 1997, Martins' creativity flourished amidst the cultural ferment of New York. In a candid conversation with Scott, Martins reflects on his upbringing, navigating identity as a gay man in the skate and graffiti community, and the cultural impact of IRAK. From the streets to collaborations with Dover Street Market, Supreme, and Adidas, Martins' artistic evolution resonates with authenticity and innovation. Represented by 56 HENRY gallery, Martins continues to inspire with his dynamic exploration of art and identity in the urban landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 13: KUNLE

Hi, thanks for being here, my name is Scott Campbell. I’ve been tattooing for 27 years, and in that time, my job has been to carve pictures into the arms and legs and nooks and crannies of the entire spectrum of humanity. I’ve tattooed Mexican cartel families, feral punk kids, sunburnt tourists, billionaire art collectors, fancy Hollywood folks, and leaders of nations. Thousands of people have come into my studio because they had an idea or a feeling that was powerful enough that they didn’t want to let it go. They wanted that moment of their life to leave a physical mark on them that they could see and touch moving forward. A tattoo has aesthetic needs, but more importantly, should acknowledge the emotions or events that the wearer is looking to connect with. In order to give them the tattoo they are looking for, I have to listen to and relate to my clients. Whoever they are. And if I relate to someone for more than 45 minutes, I usually can’t help but love them. These are stories of a few of the people that this job has brought into my studio and affected the course of my own life.
Host: Scott Campbell
Executive Producer: Courtney Holt
Producer/Editor: Michael Hardman
Producer: Afton Reed
Music: John Zorn

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Hi, thanks for being here, my name is Scott Campbell. I’ve been tattooing for 27 years, and in that time, my job has been to carve pictures into the arms and legs and nooks and crannies of the entire spectrum of humanity. I’ve tattooed Mexican cartel families, feral punk kids, sunburnt tourists, billionaire art collectors, fancy Hollywood folks, and leaders of nations. Thousands of people have come into my studio because they had an idea or a feeling that was powerful enough that they didn’t want to let it go. They wanted that moment of their life to leave a physical mark on them that they could see and touch moving forward. A tattoo has aesthetic needs, but more importantly, should acknowledge the emotions or events that the wearer is looking to connect with. In order to give them the tattoo they are looking for, I have to listen to and relate to my clients. Whoever they are. And if I relate to someone for more than 45 minutes, I usually can’t help but love them. These are stories of a few of the people that this job has brought into my studio and affected the course of my own life. Host: Scott Campbell Executive Producer: Courtney Holt Producer/Editor: Michael Hardman Producer: Afton Reed Music: John Zorn

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