R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

stories by R. Anthony Harris

The Last Lecture.

What would you do if you had one last lecture or piece of advice to give? In 2007, Professor Randy Pausch learned he had terminal cancer and had less than 6 months to live. He proceeded to give an uplifting and fun presentation about achieving your childhood dreams...

RVA is a weird and wild place.

RVA is a weird and wild place.

So many inspired people are doing amazing things in Richmond, VA and the rest of the world is taking notice. From major national media taking cues from our scene to bigger and badder ideas sprouting everyday, this city is becoming what everyone thought it could be...

Ryan McGinley’s Moonmilk

Ryan McGinley’s Moonmilk

Moonmilk has the feeling of a mind-bending sixties flick like The Trip, except it is in a cave, not a party and there are no drugs involved but the colors dammit, the colors! At base level, the images are of naked friends diving, holding, crawling, swimming in a maze...