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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...

RVA’s most ‘Welcoming’ street art project is under way

Richmond's art scene has exploded in the last few years, but a new project from the folks who brought you the RVA Street Art Festival has it's sights set on something huge, and everyone who comes to RVA will be able to see it. Richmond's art scene has exploded in the...

Train Graffiti Spotlighted in Local Photog’s Amazing Flickr

We here at RVA Mag do love us some great graffiti. We love great pictures too. And sometimes the two collide to create some really awesome work that an artist can be proud of. We here at RVA Mag do love us some great graffiti. We love great pictures too. And sometimes the two collide to create some really awesome work that an artist can be proud...

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Etam Cru, of Richmond Mural Project Fame, Plugged on CNN

As part of their 'On the Road' series, CNN gave some airtime to Poland's Etam Cru, a group of street artists who have helped make the Richmond Mural Project world-renowned. As part of their 'On the Road' series, CNN gave some airtime to Poland's Etam Cru, a group of street artists who have helped make the Richmond Mural Project world-renowned....

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On Netflix Right Now: The Devil Within Her

Joan Collins, a fairly brutal birthing scene, what has to be an early version of Band on the Run on synthesizer. This movie, The Devil Within Her, has everything. Joan Collins, a fairly brutal birthing scene, what has to be an early version of Band on the Run on synthesizer. This movie, The Devil Within Her, has everything. "Babies have an...

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1708’s “In Light” To Shine Along The Canal Walk This Weekend

Created in 2008 on the 30th anniversary of the non-profit arts organization 1708 Gallery, InLight Richmond was born as a “public exhibition of light-based art and performances.” The Gallery hopes the project gives something special and unique back to the community, and it's pretty easy to see it does. In order to incorporate and celebrate all of...

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Nils Westergard And The Painted Desert Project

Recently, Richmond artist Nils Westergard participated in The Painted Desert Project. This multi-artist effort is an ongoing effort occurring in a rural portion of northern Arizona, on the Colorado Plateau. The area, traditionally known as the Painted Desert due to the naturally-occurring hues of red, pink, orange, and other bright colors, became...

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