Michael Donovan's Walking Home

(Editor and Stylist) AnneStine B. is a true multidimesional creative being. After leaving Norway for Copenhagen where she competed in the barista world championships, she eventually found herself in NYC. She now finds herself balancing life as a stylist, creative director, foodie, editor and publisher of Brutal Magazine. We catch up in the East Village's 6BC botanical Garden. Discussion includes:  Defining brutal and weird The transitions of emotions when things end Creative collaborations to raise funds to support your work Making it as an artist in NYC The frustrations and potential with the modern commercial art market  The art world’s jello cake mix of talent and money Putting value toward work that connects with people Beyond boring corporate mediocrity with authentic hooks Building collectives and networks filled with authentic people for scale Making death exciting The view of life through the eyes of an international barista foodie The beauty of nerds The life and flow of the freelancer