Barrie Kaufman doesn’t just create art — she sparks calls to action. With over 45 years of thought-provoking creations, her work celebrates the natural beauty of our environment while confronting…
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In 1980, five Black women were injured in a drive-by shooting carried out by local Klansmen in Chattanooga, TN. Two years later, these women filed a civil lawsuit against the…
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No one in this piece lives in Appalachia. We’ve left to seek our fortunes elsewhere, at least for now. Caught between the hazy past of childhood and the solidity of…
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Justin Darnell didn’t expect any of this. He didn’t expect to be a successful entrepreneur, bringing dozens of jobs to his eastern Kentucky hometown. He didn’t expect to have a…
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For artist Brian Serway, creating art is less about reproducing a vision and more about discovering it. Brian lives with aphantasia, a condition where his mind lacks the ability to…
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Like so many artists, Carolyn “CJ” Janet was an entrepreneur long before opening up a business bank account or filing for an LLC. She started small — selling simple scrap…
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Andi is telling me the story of rediscovering a childhood notebook, and by that point in the call, my cheeks hurt from smiling for an hour straight. Between her unapologetic…
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In 1980, five Black women were injured in a drive-by shooting carried out by local Klansmen in Chattanooga, TN. Two years later, these women filed a civil lawsuit against the…
Justin Darnell didn’t expect any of this. He didn’t expect to be a successful entrepreneur, bringing dozens of jobs to his eastern Kentucky hometown. He didn’t expect to have a…
No one in this piece lives in Appalachia. We’ve left to seek our fortunes elsewhere, at least for now. Caught between the hazy past of childhood and the solidity of…
Documenting the “Almost Ghost Town” of Thurmond
Bumfuck, West Virginia – a short story
Day Trip, Blue Ridge Parkway – a short story
YNST (You’re Not Seeing Things) Magazine is the media outlet amplifying the unseen and unsung arts & culture of Appalachia.
For artist Brian Serway, creating art is less about reproducing a vision and more about discovering it. Brian lives with aphantasia, a condition where his mind lacks the ability to…
Morgantown, West Virginia is home to two of the three Perrott siblings. The oldest of the three is Bryn (@deerjerk), known for her wood carvings. Hers are the kind of…
Award-winning West Virginia director Justin Harris admits he didn’t mean to become a filmmaker. An avid outdoor enthusiast, skier and whitewater kayaker, Justin lives in the highest concentration of whitewater…
If you’ve gazed in awe at the painted ceiling in Santangelo in Thomas, WV, or enjoyed a recent visit to Point Park in Parkersburg, chances are you’ve admired the work…
If you visit @rosaliehaizlett on Instagram, you’ll find a celebration of watercolor. From sharp illustrations of creatures and plants to behind-the-scenes peeks at ongoing projects, the feed is packed with…
In 1984, b-boy Monstalung and a group of friends wanted to see the movie Purple Rain, but didn’t have enough cash. Monstalung laid out a piece of cardboard on the…
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