Uncensored New York is an artist run organization dedicated to the production and distribution of art. We open our doors to all walks of life. Since 2021, we’ve worked with film-makers, musicians, artists and art institutions to develop and execute creative projects.
In 2024 we launched an education system offering an alternative to high-priced continuing education programs at private institutions.
Our lectures + discussions are distributed via Profane Realm // Reino Profano, a Usb exchange inspired by alternative distribution methods that counter censorship and assimilation across the Americas. It promotes a free exchange that emphasizes real-life relationships and bypasses the filters imposed by our current media infrastructure. For example, consider researching ‘El Paquete Semanal’ in Cuba.
We’ve organized programming in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, Memphis, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, St. Louis and Philadelphia at Printed Matter Chelsea, John Giorno Foundation, Ki Smith Gallery, Public Works Administration, Whammy! Los Angeles, PhilaMOCA, The Broad Theater, Rockaway Art Week + more.
Uncensored New York is part of the Brujas World Syndicate and the recipient of Creatives Rebuild New York and The City Artist Corps Grant.
Founders: Samantha June + Johnny Scuotto
Event Coordinator: Yaz Stark
Studio Manager: Jackie Vidal
Principles and Values, July 2022 We have come together to create an art movement for those who do not want to conform to the superficial standards of mass media. Our interest is in art that is political by nature. We operate under our own set of values that exist outside of the parameters that mass media creates. We oppose rules that weigh us down, restrict us and turn us against one another.
- Sublimation in art: To channel pain, impulse, hate, intrusive thoughts, violence, fear and taboo into art in order to understand the complexity of human nature.
- Radical Inclusion: Elevate art by those who have to fight the systems they are confined to, separate art from the artist, do not judge art solely on the character of the artist, break down boundaries, bring together people from all different backgrounds.
- Empathy: We must help those who are struggling. We must accept and forgive in order to heal.
- Resist the Spectacle
- Spirituality and mindfulness in everyday life, we are in flux.