In this episode of Compound Conversations, Set Free sits down with Brooklyn-based artist Danny Cortes, whose intricate miniature models of NYC bodegas, graffiti walls, and ice cream trucks have gone viral across the art world. What started as a creative outlet during the pandemic became a full-fledged movement — blending nostalgia, storytelling, and raw craft.
Danny opens up about growing up in Bushwick, why forgotten corners of the city inspire him, and how his miniatures preserve the soul of New York in 3D form. From sneaker culture to street art, this episode is a celebration of memory, environment, and legacy.
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