In this installment of The Up Life, Nether brings us a glimpse into the adventures of Mata Ruda who’s doing his part to beautify the vacants in East Baltimore.
Check out Mata Ruda’s Flickr page.
What Weekly ran from 2010 to 2016. The Pronoia Effect is the story of building it, what came next, and what I found on the other side.
Out October 6.
Contributors
fashion
Sharp Dressed Man Opens In Mt. Vernon
There’s a certain confidence that accompanies a great set of clothes that fit just so. This shift in attitude can…
Sharp Dressed Man Opens In Mt. Vernon
There’s a certain confidence that accompanies a great set of clothes that fit just so. This shift in attitude can…
nightlife
Comedy Noir
Sexual deviance, death, stupidity, mental illness, brutality, murder: don’t you love ‘em? I do, but not in the form…
Comedy Noir
Sexual deviance, death, stupidity, mental illness, brutality, murder: don’t you love ‘em? I do, but not in the form…
social innovation
Ultimate Block Party
On October 2, Baltimore City Public Schools is partnering with the Learning Resource Network, Johns Hopkins University, and a host…
Ultimate Block Party
On October 2, Baltimore City Public Schools is partnering with the Learning Resource Network, Johns Hopkins University, and a host…
artist profiles
Robert Marbury
“Where I can produce ridiculous things, I will.” Stuffed animals, coffee cups, and merit badges aren’t usually thought of as…
Robert Marbury
“Where I can produce ridiculous things, I will.” Stuffed animals, coffee cups, and merit badges aren’t usually thought of as…
sustainability
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
technology
Smart Textiles
There’s been no shortage of discussion concerning the artist’s affect on society as of late. More specifically, there’s been growing…
Smart Textiles
There’s been no shortage of discussion concerning the artist’s affect on society as of late. More specifically, there’s been growing…
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