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Hey there, Welcome to the Groundbreakers Issue! This time around we’re turning our eye towards people who have upturned the apple cart in one way or another, paving the way for an exciting new future. You may not know Matt Zingler’s name, but you sure as hell know his work. Zingler is one of the co-founders of Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop festival. The Rolling Loud team works tirelessly all year long to curate unforgettable lineups and conjure new installations to make each iteration of the festival the best one yet. You may not know Tatu Panda’s name, but you sure as hell have seen his handiwork. Panda’s intricate black-and-grey realism tattoos can be seen on the skin of some of the world’s most famous folks, from Bad Bunny to Lil Uzi…

MIKE TYSON "It was absolutely amazing to get such an intimate portrait of Iron Mike. I've been a fan since he demolished Spinks back in the day. I would kill to smoke a joint with him one of these days."—Connor Vaughn, Dublin, CA INKEDSTAGRAM: HASHTAG YOUR SELFIE #INKEDMAG TATTOO OF THE MONTH TATTOO BY @ALENATATTOOS Want to be a Tattoo of the Month? E-mail your ink to editor@inkedmag.com DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON David Beacon — He may be small, but my god Demetrious Johnson is a fierce fighter! LILITH CZAR Fiona Young—Lilith Czar has been the soundtrack of my entire year. I just can't stop listening to her. LORNA SHORE Alexandra Brompton— Given how brutal their music sounds, I was a little shocked to learn what such nice dudes they are. WRITE US. GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? SEND ALL PRAISE, COMPLAINTS, STORY SUGGESTIONS AND…

Hey there, Welcome to the Groundbreakers Issue! This time around we’re turning our eye towards people who have upturned the apple cart in one way or another, paving the way for an exciting new future. You may not know Matt Zingler’s name, but you sure as hell know his work. Zingler is one of the co-founders of Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop festival. The Rolling Loud team works tirelessly all year long to curate unforgettable lineups and conjure new installations to make each iteration of the festival the best one yet. You may not know Tatu Panda’s name, but you sure as hell have seen his handiwork. Panda’s intricate black-and-grey realism tattoos can be seen on the skin of some of the world’s most famous folks, from Bad Bunny…

MIKE TYSON "It was absolutely amazing to get such an intimate portrait of Iron Mike. I've been a fan since he demolished Spinks back in the day. I would kill to smoke a joint with him one of these days."—Connor Vaughn, Dublin, CA INKEDSTAGRAM: HASHTAG YOUR SELFIE #INKEDMAG TATTOO OF THE MONTH TATTOO BY @ALENATATTOOS Want to be a Tattoo of the Month? E-mail your ink to editor@inkedmag.com DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON David Beacon — He may be small, but my god Demetrious Johnson is a fierce fighter! LILITH CZAR Fiona Young—Lilith Czar has been the soundtrack of my entire year. I just can't stop listening to her. LORNA SHORE Alexandra Brompton— Given how brutal their music sounds, I was a little shocked to learn what such nice dudes they are. WRITE…

Hearts are among the most ubiquitous images we see in our daily lives. From playing cards to emoji to the chalky candy we pretend to enjoy eating on Valentine’s Day and the I Love New York shirts hawked in Times Square, hearts are everywhere. And that’s what makes John Westbay’s art so striking—he has made an image every human recognizes his own. We spoke with Westbay about his distinct calling card, his love for graffiti and much more. Do you remember when you fell in love with art? I think I first fell in love with art as a child. From elementary school through high school I have memories of being in class, drawing with my pen in every notebook, in every textbook and on every desk. I’d be in my…

The One Who Knocks M. Night Shyamalan, one of the world’s most divisive directors, still has his foot on the gas pedal as he announces his newest horror film “Knock at the Cabin,” set to release in February 2023. While not all of his material has landed the way he may have hoped, audiences can’t deny his knack for psychologically stimulating and shocking thrillers through and through. This time, a family vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods is faced with an unthinkable decision when four armed strangers show up at their door. Chop It Up Never worry about thoroughly chopping salads, mincing meat or slicing through a steaming loaf of fresh focaccia ever again with the Ulu Knife Set crafted by Marcellin. Complete with an 8” x 8” acacia board with…