Best Tony Firpi Podcasts (2024)

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SE02-EP09 - Louie Diamondz 28:19

2h ago28:19

28:19

South Floridian artist Louie Diamondz draws his creativespark from the very essence of existence, from the core of an atom to the vast expanse of the cosmos. His unique blend of primitive and futuristic aesthetics stirs ancient echoes within the very fabric of your being, often referred to as your DNA. Through his artistic expressions, he tells the…

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SE02-EP08 - Freaky 30:33

5d ago30:33

30:33

From a tender age, Freaky has had a passion for art thatknows no bounds. She picked up a crayon as soon as she could stand, and her creativity has flourished ever since. Hailing from Miami and proudly embracing her Mexican roots, Freaky has left her mark on Wynwood with vibrant graffiti murals. As you wander through the neighborhood, her distinctiv…

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SE02-EP07 - Erni Vales 38:15

12d ago38:15

38:15

Erni Vales says: Someone recently told me I was old now, for the first time in my life I found that statement to be so funny. Yes, I have been here now many years but old, I don’t think so. It’s true I was painting subways cars in the 80s at a feverish pace which has brought me “legitimacy” in the graffiti art andcommercial world, a world that I re…

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SE02-EP06 - Ryan Ferrell aka The Wheelbarrow 36:31

19d ago36:31

36:31

Ryan Ferrell, aka The Wheelbarrow, is an artist and urbanart historian from Arizona, now living in Miami. Since 2002, he has exhibited his diverse visual art styles in Wynwood. Inspired by the area's fading fashion district, he created a unique screen-printing performance called Live FashionVandalism. His unique style, called Amorphism©, reflects t…

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SE02-EP05 - Danelle Pino & Michele Pino Nuno @WYN317 Gallery 28:45

26d ago28:45

28:45

Since its inception in 2013 by sisters Danelle Pino and Michele Pino Nuno, WYN 317 has emerged as a dynamic gallery that highlights Miami’s exceptional urban environment with a local flair. This authentic space brings together fresh talent, mid-career artists, and established creators from both the local and international scenes. With a focus on ae…

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SE02-EP04 - Tony Firpi @Devious Elements Apparel 40:13

1M ago40:13

40:13

Jose Antonio "Tony" Firpi, a photographer and graphic artist, founded Devious Elements Apparel (DEA) in 2015, inspired by the rich and diverse art scene of South Florida. His artistic vision is shaped by the influences of iconic figures such as David La Chapelle and Annie Leibovitz. Tony's creations are infused with the bold colors, urban flair, an…

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SE02-EP03 - Sergio J. Quiñonez a.k.a. SURGE 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Sergio J. Quiñonez a.k.a. SURGE, a Postgraffisim artist with roots in Los Angeles and a upbringing in Miami, has taken his bold artistic vision from his sketchbooks to the vibrant streets of South Florida and beyond. His fascination with cartoons and striking colors, along with a passion for hip hop culture, has shaped his creative identity. Surge'…

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SE02-EP02 - JP Williams @ the Miami Art Society gallery 42:58

2M ago42:58

42:58

Founded in 2019, Miami Art Society gallery is led by JP Williams, who has been active in the art world for over ten years. His background includes various roles such as art handling, project management, curation, and event coordination. Williams has worked with many respected galleries and institutions in Miami, bringing a diverse set of skills to …

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SE02-EP01 - Keds & the DAM Crew 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Meet Steven Reyes, a.k.a. KEDS, a true Miami graffiti pioneer who has been burning with the DAM Crew (The Artistic Mpire) since 1989. He offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of the Miami graffiti scene, recounting tales from the infamous Miami penits, the legendary I-95 wall, and the abandoned RC Cola factory building. @kedsdamcrew727…

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South Florida muralist, Carlos Solano 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Born and raised in the Bronx, NYC, Carlos Solano draws inspiration from his upbringings and experiences. He is inspired by positive energy, music, nature andspirituality which all play a part in his artwork. @itz_csolano

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Nate Dee, Behind the Mask 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

This week, my guest is South Florida contemporary artist and muralist Nate Dee. His Haitian background can be appreciated in his colorful art as well as his murals, painted all over Florida and abroad. In his figurative painting, his characters typically wear masks covering partially their faces. Let’s find outthe inspiration and the meaning of it.…

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DISEM, Miami Graffiti Artist 29:25

4M ago29:25

29:25

This week, my guest proudly represent the 305 with his art. His name is DISEM. For more than 20 years, DISEM has been painting huge murals of local music and sports legends over his signature graffiti background using Miami’s iconic pink and blue color palette. @Disen305

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Yuval Ofir and Yo Miami 30:50

4M ago30:50

30:50

Yuval Ofir is the creative mind behind Yo Miami, an art and events consulting agency. Yuval's mission is to shine a light on the elements of Miami culture that deserve to be recognized and celebrated. He’s also an entrepreneur, a businessman, an art curator, a community advocate, a writer, a podcast host and a dad… Let’s find out how he can wear so…

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Luis Valle a.k.a. El Chan Guri 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

This week, my guest is highly acclaimed Miami muralist, Luis Valle, better known as El Chan Guri. Luis was born in Nicaragua but grew up in Miami. Luis Valle's murals reflect his unique artistic style, capturing the essence of cultural diversity, heritage, and the human experience. His artwork bridges gaps, breaks boundaries, and inspires a sense o…

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Miami artist, Alexander Perez a.k.a. Coinslot 37:47

5M ago37:47

37:47

Coinslot is well known for his satirical cartoony and sometimes political work. He left Miami 7 years ago to pursue a very successful artistic journey in Los Angeles. Coinslot is back in Miami for a popup exhibition titled “Unfollowed”. He’s not afraid to admit that he has burned a few bridges but he’s going to use the fire to light up his path. @c…

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Peter Tunney, the time is always now. 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

This week, my guest is Peter Tunney. Peter is much more than a visual artist and businessman. He believes in humankind and the good that results from performingsmall acts of kindness. Most recently, his main philanthropic efforts are devoted to criminal justice reform and ending the stigma of mental illness. So, buckle up and jump right into our co…

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Miami muralist, Ivan Roque 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

Born December of 1991, Ivan J. Roque is a Cuban American artist from Miami, Florida. Burning with a passion for the concepts of birth, death, time, renewal and social dynamics. His influences range from the old masters to the new such as Caravaggio, Marc Rothko, Alexander McQueen, Gianni Versace and Nychos. Roque has been able to accomplish many ac…

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Mick La Rock, Post Graffiti Artist. 45:45

5M ago45:45

45:45

This week, my guest is a post graffiti artist and project conservator based in Amsterdam. Her name is Mick La Rock Mick is one of Europe’s first and most well-known female, graffiti artist. Inspired by the traditional New York school graffiti lettering style, she started writing her name MICKEY in 1983. Her latest exhibition, “Beyond Measure” is on…

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Derek Wilson a.k.a. Mister Wilson 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

This week, my guest is Derek Wilson a.k.a. Mister Wilson, a Miami artist who’s also an art educator. He has been curating the famous Union Wall at Lincoln’s beard brewing in the Bird Road district since 2017. He recently created ELEVATE, a non-profit art foundation and a school mural project, raising awareness for the visual arts and building a cul…

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Tab Toonz, a 12 years old Miami digital cartoonist. 22:19

6M ago22:19

22:19

This week, my guest is Tyler aka TAB TOONZ. He’s a 12 years old, self-taught digital cartoonist and author, born in Miami. I met Tab Toonz and his parents, 2 years ago at the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood where he’s taking art classes taught by local and international graffiti artists. He’s without a doubt, my youngest guest! John, his father, will…

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Art facilitator and curator, Maxence Doytier 40:16

6M ago40:16

40:16

Episode 5 with my son Maxence Doytier. Maxence is a community minded art facilitator and curator based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He’s the creator and the driving force behind AOTA, Avenue Of The Arts, a weeklong visual arts festival. With Maxence, we’ll have a conversation about the festival and his future endeavors. Listen up and share. @AOTAfe…

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Joan Jimenez a.k.a. Entes 33:09

6M ago33:09

33:09

Joan Jimenez a.k.a. Entes, is an Afro-Peruvian artist who’s been painting murals all around the world and in Wynwood for over 10 years. He is considered to be one of the graffiti pioneers in South America. His artwork addresses local issues, in a vivid pictorial way. In the second part of the podcast, I will have a conversation with Supermarket gal…

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What happened to Wynwood? 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

This week, my guest is my good friend Miami photographer Sandro Abate. He’s well known for his stunning photos of the fast changing Wynwood street art scene. We met over 10 years ago and he was a regular contributor to Talking Off the Wall and gave us incredible artist’s portraits for the magazine cover. With his distinguished white beard and purpl…

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Diana Contreras 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

This week, my guest is Miami based artist Diane Contreras. Her work focuses on strong, beautiful women, often representing her Latin heritage.Diana, also known as Didi Rok is a former teacher who decided to quit her job to become a full-time professional artist a couple of years ago.She was on the cover of the July 2014 issue of Talking Off the Wal…

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Nobody Was Here. The Life of TMNK. 36:06

7M ago36:06

36:06

In this first podcast, I am having a conversation with the film director and producer, Rico James about preserving an artist's legacy. His acclaimed documentary about the street artist TMNK a.k.a. Nobody, is a must see to understand his life, his claim to fame and his tragic death in 2016. @RicoJames @NobodyWasHere @TMNK…

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Write Your Narrative 1:39

7M ago1:39

1:39

Hi everyone and welcome to Write Your Narrative, your weekly street art podcast. Are you a graffiti writer, a muralist, an art curator, a gallery owner or simply an art lover and are eager to learn more about the South Florida art community. I’m your host Pascal D. from Talking Off the Wall. I’ve been supporting, documenting, and working with local…

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EP7: Golden305 1:18:10

2+ y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

On this episode I talk to the always animatedly fresh, my friend & fellow South Floridian, incredibly talented Cristhian Saravia (aka Golden305)! He's from Caracas, Venezuela has a huge personality that translates into his massivly prolific character art. Known for using vivid colors & creating vivacious animated caricatures, he’s been creating lar…

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EP6: Pixel Pancho 52:10

3y ago52:10

52:10

This Episode I invited my Incredibly versed and talented friend, Italian artist Pixel Pancho! He calls me all the way from Italy to talk his upbringing in a small town of Turin Italy, his roots in street art and traveling across the world painting massive murals! He opens up about what motivates him, from his deep passion to do his part to give bac…

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EP5: Josephine Phoenix 1:11:29

3y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

On this episode of C.A.M.B I invited my incredibly talented Singer, Song Writer, Actor & all around performing thespian friend Josephine Phoenix! This firecracker of an artist interview goes deep into her Cuban Lebanese roots, what drives her artistic passions & what keeps her motivated through the highs & lows of being a performer. We talk her rec…

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EP4: GoopMassta 40:00

3y ago40:00

40:00

An urban hip hop Froggie spreading positivity, love & spray paint fumes! This episode I talk it up with my friend & amazingly talented renaissance artist GoopMassta. We dive into how we first met during Miami Art Basel `17, his iconic froggie character that's painted from Cali across the world. We do get nerdy weird & talk time travel, Saturday mor…

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EP3: Vandal Movie: Actors Interview & Trailer: Daniel Zovatto Richard Schiff Frankie J. Alvarez 5:48

3y ago5:48

5:48

In 2019 I was invited to a movie premiere for Vandal at "Miami Film Festival" at the Tower theater in Little Havana Miami FL. A movie about the gritty Miami street art scene and the dark side of the city. I absolutely loved the movie and felt connected to it so I really enjoyed attending. I was able to speak with lead actor Daniel Zovatto plays (Ni…

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EP2: Monique Lauren Peters 1:01:32

3y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Producer, Costume Designer, Celebrity Stylist & I call her family! We talk about us growing up as church kids in South Florida & how she literally started her career from the very bottom to her Emmy nomination for "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Reunion" on HBOMax, NAACP Award for "The Bobby Brown Story on BET & Currently the Assistant Costume Designe…

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EP1: Carlos Solano 40:22

3y ago40:22

40:22

Painter, Street Artist, Graphic Designer & family man Carlos Solano joins me! Carlos and I got into his NYC roots, Finding his style, his process & what drives him to overcome loss. His art is bold, colorful & has a funky story to tell with lots of laughs along the way. I hope you enjoy our open conversation into his artistic brain! I’ve known Carl…

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Launch Trailer: Meet Host Tony Firpi 1:24

3+ y ago1:24

1:24

"Come Art Me Bro" is a podcast series hosted by Puerto Rican Artist, Photographer, Clothing Designer Cool nerd & Owner of Devious Elements Apparel based in the heart of the art scene Miami FL "Jose Antonio Firpi" his friends call him "Tony". Every episode will be a fun, conversation journey with fellow Creators/Artist friends that always have a ver…

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