New York Times Article - Tag Sale and KRINK

A recent article in the NY Times by writer Rob Walker brings to light the successful graffiti artist turned entrepreneur transformation of KRINK, now known mostly as Craig Costello. The article uncovers how his home-made markers and trademark styles would go on to create the perfect foundation for his KRINK line of paints and markers which ironically possess a wide legion of fans from different art disciplines. Check the article out at the NY Times. Source: Slam X Hype

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A recent article in the NY Times by writer Rob Walker brings to light the successful graffiti artist turned entrepreneur transformation of KRINK, now known mostly as Craig Costello. The article uncovers how his home-made markers and trademark styles would go on to create the perfect foundation for his KRINK line of paints and markers which ironically possess a wide legion of fans from different art disciplines. Check the article out at the NY Times.

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