Names have power. They carry history, identity, and meaning. In street art, a name on a wall is a statement: I was here. I matter. For Richmond muralist Basta, names are more than words—they’re a tribute to strength. Through his project SuperName, he’s turning...
I came across Blaine Fontana's work in the G40 Art Summit list of participating artists and had to give some love for his work up here. I came across Blaine Fontana's work in the G40 Art Summit list of participating artists and had to give some love for his work up here. Look for a few pieces next month on Broad Street. Blaine Fontana currently...
The full moon in Virgo has had people either wanting to be fixed or wanting to fix somebody or something, like right now. We’re all either sucking on mommy’s breast or smothering the senses out of others with our own nurturing nips. Neptune in Pisces has allowed you this comfort for now. But find your savior elsewhere soon, or you’ll discover...
Art Whino’s third edition of G40 is kicking off right now in RVA. Renowned international artist Gaia is here on W. Grace killing one of his signature murals. My brothers at RVAMag are the driving force behind the G40 project coming to RVA. CLICK HERE to see the G40 website. Art Whino’s third edition of G40 is kicking off right now in RVA....
All of us have one thing in common – we live on this world we share together until we die. Not wanting to live on this planet anymore is something I have felt several times, but when the kind of social organization takes place that makes me want to live on and persist because I feel an urgent need to participate in the action, I am reminded of...
We have been checking out the art of David Flores in anticipation of his participation in the G40 : Art Of The Mural happening in Richmond, VA. We have been checking out the art of David Flores in anticipation of his participation in the G40 : Art Of The Mural happening in Richmond, VA. He isn't doing a mural this year but will have a piece in...
Art Whino returns in 2012 for the third edition of G40. Following the mission of G40s past, we will once again bring exposure to lowbrow’s many faces and, as always, present what new facets emerge within this ever-growing movement. This year, G40 focuses on the "Art of the Mural." In the last five years, there have been great bursts of street...
While spring is still a few weeks away according to the calendar, it seems that things are starting to brighten and warm up around RVA lately, so it's a great time to head downtown and check out Richmond's First Friday Art Walk. While spring is still a few weeks away according to the calendar, it seems that things are starting to brighten and...
The Roaring Twenties were alive and well at Gallery 5 on Friday, February 10th, for the third annual Sweethearts for the Arts, a blushworthy benefit for Art On Wheels. The theme this year was “Speakeasy,” and flappers flocked in droves to this exclusive gin joint to enjoy a night of decadent debauchery for a good cause. The Roaring Twenties were...
A mix of comic book, manga and surrealist elements, Chris B. Murray has a skewed view to reality. A mix of comic book, manga and surrealist elements, Chris B. Murray has a skewed view to reality. "Chris B. Murray is an artist / illustrator who was born in a small upstate NY town. After graduating from R.I.T (Rochester, NY), with a chip on his...
