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Everything Under The Sun: An Interview With David Flores

As part of the Richmond Mural Project, David Flores came to RVA with his partner in crime, Olivia Bevilacqua, to paint the town. From the start of his career in the 90s with Shorty's Skateboards to his recent work creating iconic stained-glass-style murals around the...

Why we love Serial – before (and after) hearing the last episode

We’re all a little obsessed with crime. Be it televised procedurals or mob films, there’s a thrill to getting a glimpse inside the investigations and crimes themselves. With this in mind, Serial’s appeal and success came as no surprise. We’re all a little obsessed...

DC comics unveils movie-parody cover collection

DC comics is hoping a series of new covers will help re-ignite fans' passion for some of their classic heroes - and it might just work. DC comics is hoping a series of new covers will help re-ignite fans' passion for some of their classic heroes - and it might just...

1708 Gallery’s annual Monster Drawing Rally returns this Saturday

Ever wondered what 20 artists drawing monsters simultaneously from scratch would look like? On Saturday, the annual Monster Drawing Rally will take place at 1708 Gallery, giving Richmond the chance to witness that very spectacle. Ever wondered what 20 artists drawing...

Mythbusters Unleash Their Silly Stage Show Upon Richmond

The Mythbusters started busting urban legends with accessible, but procedural science over 10 years ago. Since that time, the show has become a reality television staple that has yet to be measured up to. Now the show's crew are on tour doing a “Mythbusters: Behind The Myths” stage show, and that show stopped at the Landmark this past Wednesday....

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Own A Part of the Richmond Mural Project

Update: Sadly this print is already sold out, but we wanted to let folks know the option is available and maybe more prints will get released. The folks at Art Whino are supporting Etam Cru as they begin to sell prints of one of the most recognizable images from the Richmond Mural Project. Update: Sadly this print is already sold out, but we...

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RVA Crafter Finds Success, Career at Etsy

Mary Andrews, Richmond native and alumni of VCU (Fine Arts & Crafts), has always loved handmade items, with a special interest in jewelry design. While she originally started at VCU's business school, after completing a year there, Andrews knew that her true passion was art. Her first application to the Arts School of VCU was not accepted,...

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PBS’s Virginia Currents Highlights Richmond Mural Project

The local PBS station, WCVE show Virginia Currents shows off some of the best our fair state has to offer. The local PBS station, WCVE show Virginia Currents shows off some of the best our fair state has to offer. In a segment from last month, they highlighted the work RVA Mag, Art Whino, and the city did to make the Richmond Mural project...

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First Friday RVA, December 2013: Christmas Again?

Oh man, here we go again--lights, sleigh bells, candy canes, and the same dozen songs you've already heard a million times getting played once every half hour over the PA in every public place you go to. Didn't we just do this? But no, it's been nearly an entire year since last Christmas, so the calendar requires that we restart the entire...

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Walmart Steals Street Artist’s Work, Sells It As Banksy’s

The nation's largest retailer, Walmart, has come under fire for stealing the work of Street Artist Eddie Colla and selling it as a Banksy piece (oh man, the irony here is a little meta). The nation's largest retailer, Walmart, has come under fire for stealing the work of Street Artist Eddie Colla and selling it as a Banksy piece (oh man, the...

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