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Writer, curator, and editor-in-chief of UP Magazine, T.K. Mills returns to the podcast. Mills shares how living in New York City shapes his writing, curatorial practice, and editorial leadership at UP Magazine. UP Magazine is the urban art publication he founded and leads. Mills discusses how UP Magazine gives a platform to street artists and storytellers covers graffiti culture while documents the creativity found throughout city neighborhoods. Mills talks about building community and the impact of current events and city life on the artists he works with and features in the magazine. He reflects on balancing running an independent publication and fostering collaboration. For Mills, art and journalism work together to strengthen connections across the creative world. Topics Covered: How New York City’s energy and culture shape Mills’s projects and UP Magazine The influence of street art and graffiti on his editorial vision Highlighting diverse voices and documenting city stories Building creative community through the magazine and curatorial work The challenges and rewards of running an independent publication Balancing growth, authenticity, and collaboration Using art and storytelling to inspire dialogue and connection Discover Mills’s work with UP Magazine at upmag.com or follow @t.k.m85 on Instagram. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podcast We

Tk Mills is the editor-in-chief of Up Magazine, an art journalist based in NYC. With a passion for travel, art, and literature, Tk has written for several art publications, including Sold Global Street Art and Arte Fuse. Up Magazine focuses on street art, graffiti, and creative urban culture in NYC. About UP UP is a NYC-based magazine that centers on street art, graffiti, and creative urban culture. Each issue of UP focuses on a single subject, exploring a wide range of artists, interviews, and ideas around the theme. Our mission is to provide the art community with nuanced, provocative, and critical writing that navigates the questions of our generation. We pride ourselves on serving our readers high-quality articles that investigate, inform, and entertain. Like good art, UP Magazine is made to make you think and make you feel. Tk Mills discusses the origin story of the magazine and Tk's journey into the world of art journalism. Tk shares how a trip to Cuba sparked their interest in street art and graffiti, leading them to start Up Magazine. They discuss the mission of the magazine, which is to provide nuanced, provocative, and critical writing that explores the questions of our generation. Tk also talks about the importance of diversity and representation in street art and how Up Magazine approaches these issues in its coverage. Within this segment, we dig into: Tk Mills' transformative initiation into art journalism, ignited by an unforgettable journey to Cuba that ignited their fascination with street art and graffiti. The essence of Up Magazine in this episode, where we immerse ourselves in the world of street art, graffiti, and urban creativity, and explore how the publication's commitment to in-depth exploration seeks to educate, engage, and captivate. A thought-provoking podcast journey that delves into the legal ambiguities surrounding street art and graffiti, from commissioned murals to wheat pasting, as we navigate the intricate interplay between art and legality. The crucial dialogue about diversity and representation within the realm of street art, as Up Magazine's mission to celebrate a wide spectrum of artists and viewpoints, reshapes the narrative landscape. Join us in listening to the insightful interview with Tk Mills, editor-in-chief of Up Magazine, on The Truth in This Art podcast. Discover how their passion for travel, art, and literature led to the creation of a publication focused on street art, graffiti, and urban culture. 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . <b