Nestled comfortably in a nice pocket of Scott's Addition is Dawnstar Video Games. It's beautiful lavender brick exterior with faded toys from various video games and anime is hard to miss. Recently celebrating their third anniversary in 2022, shop owners Dakotah,...
Valerie Cassel Oliver is a respected curator of modern and contemporary art, currently serving as the Sydney and Francis Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). Her passion for art is evident in her curatorial process, which is focused on representation, inclusivity, and highlighting...
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU is dedicated to fostering experimentation and dialogue within the realm of contemporary art. With a strong emphasis on engaging with current issues and trends, the ICA is a driving force in the Richmond arts conversation, particularly in its role as a bridge between VCU and the Broad Street Arts...
Street art has the power to not only beautify a neighborhood but also to bring people together and create a sense of community. Silly Genius, a visual artist known for their street art, graffiti, and mural work, understands the impact that art can have on a community. In this interview, we dive into Silly Genius's experience as a community...
For seven years, Mural Fest Kosova has brought artists from around the world to Ferizaj, Kosovo to create murals in the city. This annual event has produced over 100 murals in Ferizaj and has included participation from several artists from Richmond. Our city artists encountered challenges in navigating Kosovo's complex history and ongoing...
We recently took a day trip to Petersburg and stumbled upon PAAL. We had the chance to chat with members Victoria Revilla, and Yvette Ramirez, who were gracious enough to tell us about what they do and how it all got started. If you're ever in the area, you should definitely stop by! PAAL is located in the City of Petersburg and is all about...
Every year, we make a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays post on our social networks. Usually, we share a funny meme or some generic image with a caption but this year Midjourney has hit the office and it is a blast to use! We have spent so many hours this week just playing around with different ideas and styles. So last night, we got to...
Ryan Kent has always had a warm, calming presence for me. I met him when I was still very young. We were bartending at Sabai, a job that neither of us would be at for long. We established common interests in lyrics and poetry, and went out to parties a time or two. It was then that I learned that he was also the vocalist for a metal band named...
Richmond, VA is a great town and we had fun running the RVAMAG & GayRVA Reader’s Poll 2022 to get a feel on what our readers like to do and see. Thank you to the over 20,000+ people that checked out the poll and the 5000+ who voted. The following is a list of the Top 5 in each category in order of votes. DONUTS 1st Country Style Donuts 2nd...
When he was alive, the 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglas was the most photographed person in the world. Born a slave, he would eventually escape to become a prominent activist, abolitionist and writer dedicated to advocating for equality. He understood that Daguerreotype, the first publicly available photographic process, would...
