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Edina Tokodi, Public Artist :: 120 Seconds

Edina Tokodi, a public artist who uses natural materials, tells us a story about a Hungarian man who decided to collect all types of traditional fruit trees and their stories in hopes of preserving them for future generations.

edina-tokodi-metromoss Edina Tokodi, a public artist who uses natural materials, tells us a story about a Hungarian man who decided to collect all types of traditional fruit trees and their stories in hopes of preserving them for future generations.

About Edina:

Edina Tokodi studied graphic design and printmaking at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts. Her works have been featured in both private and public space world-wide, including: Brick Lane Gallery, London; Lana Santorelli Gallery, New York; SEPTA public transit, Philadelphia, Billboard and public sculpture exhibition, Budapest, and a solo exhibition at The Gallery at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Born in Hungary, Edina Tokodi lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

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Ana Tijoux, Rapper + Mother :: 120 Seconds

Ana Tijoux explains her fascination with dreams and how they have ultimately helped her better understand certain aspects of her life and creativity.

ana-tijoux-shock Ana Tijoux explains her fascination with dreams and how they have ultimately helped her better understand certain aspects of her life and creativity.

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About Ana:

Tijoux Anita was born in Lille, France due to the political exile of  her parents after the Chilean coup of 1973. She began rhyming in the '90s after meeting a group of youths who were a part of Freestyle "Arraya Clan Homie."  She then joined a group called Makiza and recorded three albums: "Wildlife", "Makiza Airlines" and "Casino Royale." During this time also collaborated with the collective Savia Nueva which eventually became Potoco Discos. In 2007 she released her first album called "Kaos" in 2007 and was nominated for three MTV Awards and a nomination to Altazor Awards.

Ana released a new album in October 2009 called "1977" through a collaboration with Black Sheep's Panic Room and Potoco Discos. This album will be released in the United States through Nacional Records in April 2010 through iTunes.

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Stanley Lumax, Photographer :: 120 Seconds

By seeing his Ghanaian family become successful in this country, Stanley Lumax learned that hard work and passion open your life to infinite possibilities.

By seeing his Ghanaian family become successful in this country, Stanley Lumax learned that hard work and passion open your life to infinite possibilities.

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About Stanley:

Stanley Lumax is currently an account director at Anomaly, working as an account director on the Converse Brand. His past experience includes working at at Wieden + Kennedy, where he was not only an account executive, but was hired as a photographer to shoot the memorable "The City is Watching" basketball campaign for Nike. Continuing to pursue his passions, Stanley recently worked with Greenpoint Pictures to create a short film on legendary NY basketball player God Shammgod for Converse. Stanley is preparing for a trip to South Africa to document the World Cup, the first time the event will take place on African soil.

Links: www.stonefacephotography.com www.stonefacephotography.tumblr.com

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