Series: MAEKAN Originals

MAEKAN Originals are stories centered around creative personalities, brands and collectives who are pushing culture forward in their own unique way.

Bohan Phoenix and Chinese Hip-Hop

MAEKAN sound engineer Elphick talks with the Chinese rapper on success and making his culture an asset.

We follow visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura on a ride through LA.

The mind and design behind the fresh flower truck business.

How the photographer transitioned from streetwear and skateboards to capturing thousand-year old trees.

A fine artist and tattoo artist talk about the hidden connections between their crafts.

A clothing brand specializing in dorozome or earth-dyed cloth.

We sit down with the creative maven at Uniqlo City in Tokyo.

Talking to the creatives that left it all behind for quieter surroundings and a better life.

The Danish flavor company’s mission to distill and bottle cherished memories.

Discussing the role of cultural institutions in the modern era of creatives.

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