It’s Vic Garcia’s World, and He Wants Us All Living In ItIn a former life, the Miami-based Garcia was a business student in Boston creating simple pen and marker drawings on copy paper, with no aspirations of professionally pursuing art. Those drawings quickly grew into an entire universe of unique characters, and his creations, teeming with color and personality, have featured on clothing, canvas, murals and more – all with the goal of spreading positivity and happiness to everyone who sees them.Vic tells us more about the philosophy behind his work, where he draws his inspiration and the creative projects
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TI015 — A Word from Vivek
Fifteen years ago, I started Jayaram Law in my Chicago apartment, with nothing but love for the practice of law and the belief in a different kind of firm. I knew I wanted to work with visionaries and disruptors, and I knew that getting there would take a community of lawyers who believed in authenticity over conformism and problem-solving over naysaying.Working from that one-bedroom apartment, it was impossible to imagine that Jayaram would grow to span nearly 40 teammates across the U.S. and two incredible studio spaces in Miami and New York. We’ve helped clients build their brands from concepts
In Conversation with Larry Warsh
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Larry Warsh has always been a collector.Coming from a family of enthusiasts, he honed his instincts in the dynamic arts scene of 1980s New York, amassing art, sketchbooks, and journals from the likes of Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Over the years, his wide-ranging collection has notably grown to include works by contemporary Chinese artists including Ai Weiwei – a collection so extensive that he recently gifted more than 140 photographs from 20 artists to D.C.’s Hirshhorn Museum. In this interview with Jayaram, Warsh shares insights into developing a collecting philosophy, breaking down barriers between
In Conversation with Flavin Judd
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Donald Judd is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his use of space, color and his belief in the importance of permanent art installations. This is reflected in his establishment of spaces at 101 Spring Street in Soho and in Marfa, Texas. Beyond his painting and works in three dimensions, Judd was also a prolific art critic and writer, a furniture designer, and an early advocate for now-iconic artists like Yayoi Kusama. Today, Judd’s legacy is preserved in large part by the Judd Foundatio n, which maintains his living and
In Conversation with Lucas Capozzi-Shanks
Combine a love for soccer, an eye for vintage fashion and a decade of agency experience and you have Lucas Capozzi-Shanks, founder of the sportswear-focused brand studio Scenes NY. There, Capozzi-Shanks and his team curate an array of soccer vintage and ephemera, which they use as inspiration for their own original designs. In this interview, Lucas discusses his love for the beautiful game, the difference between nostalgia and history, and how he transformed a monthly newsletter into a brand that encapsulates the American voice on soccer.
JLPlease introduce yourself and your brand Scenes NY.LCSMy name is
Marie Berry Joins Jayaram as Chief Marketing Officer
Jayaram is proud to announce that marketing executive and two-time founder Marie Berry has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer.
Berry brings a wealth of experience gained from working with international brands as well as emerging startups, most recently serving as CMO & Operating Partner at global early-stage venture fund TheVentureCity. Her expertise in elevating visibility and storytelling across a breadth of industries, including fashion, tech, and startups, is poised to amplify Jayaram’s dynamic work, from legal counsel to creative programming.
Berry’s diverse professional endeavors mirror Jayaram’s intersections across the fields of fashion, technology, and arts & culture, where
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Clarisse Empaynado x Kelly Caputo
KC
Tell us about our role at Snarkitecture! How long have you been there, and what is your role for this particular project?
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Hi, my name is Clarisse Empaynado. I am a Filipino designer and ceramic artist. I began my journey with Snarkitecture in 2019, and despite the pandemic, we are still here, years later, creating innovative work.I am the project/design lead for this collaboration. This means I oversee and manage the project from design to completion, with support from the Snarkitecture and Jayaram teams.
KC
This project is a bit different, as you are not only designing it,
Vivek Jayaram x Alex Mustonen
“It feels like the rules have changed,or there are no more rules about what works or doesn’t from a standpoint of workspace.”
VJ
So, Alex, we’ve known each other since the earliest days of Snarkitecture. Do you remember how the firm got started?
AM
Yeah, I have a pretty clear memory of walking down the street in New York on the phone with Daniel Arsham (Snarkitecture Co-Founder). He was living in Miami and we were collaborating on projects, and he pitched the idea of starting a practice. It seemed like kind of a ridiculous idea at the time, but it took
Architecting Pillars of Collaboration
As lawyers representing creators, we constantly strive to match our approach to legal issues with our clients’ goals and desired outcomes. Doing so requires a keen understanding of the distinct manner in which each client approaches their business, art, and professional and creative identity. This concept is exemplified through the type of collaboration the lawyers here at Jayaram and our dear friends, colleagues, and office mates, Snarkitecture, regularly engage in.This article sheds some light on this relationship through the lens of drafting and negotiating Snarkitecture’s various contracts, and how a deep understanding of Snarkitecture’s creative identity and its industry plays
Remembering Making Miami
“Last Thanksgiving weekend, Vivek and Carolina García Jayaram, a husband-and-wife duo of lawyers ingrained in Miami’s arts scene, were hanging out with friends who had recently moved to Miami when one person asked a perplexing question: “Was there anything even here before we all got here?”“That got us both thinking about the time that we met 20 years ago in Miami, and how vibrant the local contemporary art scene was during those years,” Vivek said. “The histories need to be told, and if they’re not told they sort of disappear.” That was the impetus of Making Miami, an ambitious
Becca McCharen / Katerina Llanes
“I hope to offer viewers opportunities to tap into their own climate optimism as well as archiving moments where my queer community feels safe,
held and joyful.”
held and joyful.”
— Becca McCharen
KL
Hi Becca! Happy New Year!! Tell us a little about you, your swimwear brand Chromat, and how you started in fashion?
BM
Hiiii my name is Becca McCharen, my pronouns are they/she, I’m an artist and designer living in Miami, FL. I’m originally from Virginia, lived 10 years in Brooklyn while starting my future-forward bodywear brand Chromat before moving to Miami (my favorite place on earth!) in 2018. I’m
Alex Simorré / Noah Ornstein
“[Digital art] not only strengthens the connection between artists and art connoisseurs but also enables real-time communication.”
— Alex Simorré
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You’ve just launched Load Barcelona. For those who don’t know, it’s a first-of-its-kind, immersive digital art gallery in Barcelona featuring globally renowned artists and showcasing your state-of-the-art, screen technology and proprietary Spotify-like software for digital art. But that’s far from where you started. What were you doing a decade ago, and what led you on your current journey?
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I began my career at MH Diffusion, an importer and distributor of sound, lighting, and video products, at the age
Film + Fashion by Julia Broder
Quiet Luxury by Sam Kilb
“It’s important to seek federal trademark and copyright registrations to secure rights and stop the rampant copycat industry from eroding carefully crafted goodwill.”
Over the past several seasons, the fashion industry witnessed the rise of “quiet luxury”—a style that emphasizes understated elegance and minimalism over ostentatious branding. This trend poses a unique challenge for fashion brands: how to differentiate their products in a subtle yet impactful (and importantly, legally protectable) way. However, there are several tools available for brands looking to maintain a visible and recognizable presence while still capitalizing on recent trends.
One solution lies in the strategic use
One solution lies in the strategic use
John Belcaster / Vivek Jayaram
This year, we teamed up with our pals at MSCHF and had Mark Scepi and Stomping Ground Customs give the “Super Normal” Kicks the dope ombré treatment.
VJ
Man, good to see you. Happy New Year!
JB
Happy New Year. I should be wearing the Jayaram hat that you sent me, my replacement hat, you saved my life. I’m not kidding. It’s my favorite hat.
VJ
I love it, man. You know what’s funny? I got this Mets hat on. I’m actually in New York for the next couple of days and I think that’s what drove me to wear
Liner Notes: 1989, Taylor Swift
A Look at the Albums that Make Us, Us
Vivek’s Pick: 1989, Taylor Swift
She’s everywhere. Her songs occupied the entire Billboard top 10 earlier this year. Globally. Her tour is set to gross over a billion dollars. She’s the most popular person in the NFL this season. And, maybe not as telling, but I am currently teaching a course about her and IP law at the University of Miami School of Law!
Taylor Swift is a cultural icon of the highest order.
Over the past couple of years, many of my Pitchfork-toting friends have asked me
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