In celebration of New York Magazine’s 50th anniversary, Culture Corps curated the “50 Artist Covers Project” in partnership with the magazine. This year-long, city-wide public art program invited 50 artists including Shantell Martin to create New York Magazine covers depicting what the city looks like to them.

Martin was inspired by the hope that New York City offers to those who come here from all across the globe looking to manifest their dreams into reality and was thrilled to be a part of such a diverse group of artists.