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
RAW Artists: Cultivating Creativity
It seems like every day a new “unconventional” art gallery opens up in Baltimore. This is great news for any…
RAW Artists: Cultivating Creativity
It seems like every day a new “unconventional” art gallery opens up in Baltimore. This is great news for any…
nightlife
SCREEN PASS
Around this time of year I receive advance screening DVD’s of hopefully award-worthy movies. I get them because I’m in…
SCREEN PASS
Around this time of year I receive advance screening DVD’s of hopefully award-worthy movies. I get them because I’m in…
social innovation
PNC Transformative Art
PNC Bank has made a major commitment to Baltimore, and their name as well as proof of their financial investments…
PNC Transformative Art
PNC Bank has made a major commitment to Baltimore, and their name as well as proof of their financial investments…
artist profiles
Artist Heather Joi
"I was the best shot in my group, I maxed out my physical training score, I was a high-speed soldier,"…
Artist Heather Joi
"I was the best shot in my group, I maxed out my physical training score, I was a high-speed soldier,"…
sustainability
Strange Folks at Ash Street Garden
Urban gardens are sprouting up all over Baltimore. If you don't have a small plot of land for growing food,…
Strange Folks at Ash Street Garden
Urban gardens are sprouting up all over Baltimore. If you don't have a small plot of land for growing food,…
technology
Data For The People: How Does OpenBaltimore Work?
Data and confidentiality have sparked big stories the past few months. Between Manning and Snowden, there’s been discussion, conspiracy and…
Data For The People: How Does OpenBaltimore Work?
Data and confidentiality have sparked big stories the past few months. Between Manning and Snowden, there’s been discussion, conspiracy and…
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