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If you want to see a microcosm of the diversity of New York, spend time on the subway.

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If you want to see a microcosm of the diversity of New York, spend time on the subway.

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Since Wild Style (1983) showed the genesis of this important subculture of Hip Hop; graffiti has continued to evolve into a diverse language and art form. From the crude and abhorred to the embraced and exquisitely complex, it's part of the visual ecosystem of every city. This piece was created by a graffiti artist known as My Dog Sighs, who hails from the UK. As a world famous artist he tours the globe and graces city walls with similar themed pieces. Providing color to what were the surrounding blank canvases of local Chicagoans lives. 

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Since Wild Style (1983) showed the genesis of this important subculture of Hip Hop; graffiti has continued to evolve into a diverse language and art form. From the crude and abhorred to the embraced and exquisitely complex, it's part of the visual ecosystem of every city. This piece was created by a graffiti artist known as My Dog Sighs, who hails from the UK. As a world famous artist he tours the globe and graces city walls with similar themed pieces. Providing color to what were the surrounding blank canvases of local Chicagoans lives. 

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This piece literally invades the city, providing a narrative to the beholder of its preying on unsuspecting New Yorkers. In 2014 a graffiti artist known as Space Invader, from Paris, announced his descension and intentions to dot the city with his trademark Atari alien creatures. It wasn't long after SI successfully planted this high-profile piece that he was zapped the NYPD.

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This piece literally invades the city, providing a narrative to the beholder of its preying on unsuspecting New Yorkers. In 2014 a graffiti artist known as Space Invader, from Paris, announced his descension and intentions to dot the city with his trademark Atari alien creatures. It wasn't long after SI successfully planted this high-profile piece that he was zapped the NYPD.

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Urban planning is the art of creating a fresh harmony between physical structures, social conditions, and people through innovation - and the "High Line" in New York City is one of the leading examples of that.

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Urban planning is the art of creating a fresh harmony between physical structures, social conditions, and people through innovation - and the "High Line" in New York City is one of the leading examples of that.

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General Harshar, with half-a-dozen like-minded and exotically garbed men to his side; yells Bible versus, end-time warnings, and insults to spectators and passerby's. The 44th ST A.O.C. Israelites are a regular sight around Times Square. 

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General Harshar, with half-a-dozen like-minded and exotically garbed men to his side; yells Bible versus, end-time warnings, and insults to spectators and passerby's. The 44th ST A.O.C. Israelites are a regular sight around Times Square. 

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I grew up on the Wu-Tang Clan - the 90's Hip Hop Group that put the NYC borough of Staten Island on the map. Naturally, when I'm in NYC I pay the land of Shaolin a visit. This motorcycle crew is known as the Shaolin Ryders.

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I grew up on the Wu-Tang Clan - the 90's Hip Hop Group that put the NYC borough of Staten Island on the map. Naturally, when I'm in NYC I pay the land of Shaolin a visit. This motorcycle crew is known as the Shaolin Ryders.

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We connected with Grace Bany to talk about initiatives with youth as he's a mentor and works in the refugee camps. He connected us to the crew, flanking him, that goes by Ajabu Danceunit. All of them are dedicated to "breakdancing" and are enthusiasts of old school Hip Hop. Eric B. & Rakim's “Juice” was playing when I walked into the studio.

For an hour, we were fortunate to watch them train. Here are some clips of the event w/ music by Brock Berrigan.

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