It is well-known that New York City is home to a diverse and dynamic population, including young creatives who are pushing the boundaries of community and culture in new and unexpected ways. This is especially true in the Black community, where a number of “Rising Stars” are leading the way and exemplifying the wide range of expressions within the Black experience.
One of these rising stars is Uncutt Art, a Queens native who created the “Protect Yo Heart” graffiti, which can be seen in cities all over the world, including New York. Uncutt introduced the movement at Art Basel in 2014 with a mural in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Over the years, “Protect Yo Heart” and his #ProtectYoHeART stencil have organically gained recognition and popularity, leading to over 3 million social media posts and over 1 billion likes on Instagram. Celebrities like Madonna and Paris Hilton have also shown support for the movement.
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