There was a time in the early 80s when metal went from dark, theatrical with vocal melodies like Judas Priest and Dio to hard thrashing and no apologizes. Metallica taught so many other bands how to do it then taught the world how to make lots of money doing it. They...
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.
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The Porcelain People of Oleg Duryagin
The following images are real people made into lifeless objects through technology. Oleg Duryagin and his stunning facial portraits are digitally manipulated to a smooth skin, expressionless mask. Remove the eyebrows and eyelashes, desaturate the skin until it is a...
Parcell Press
Written by Stone FerrellIt’s a busy Saturday at Gallery 5. The 2009 Richmond Zine Fest is in its final throes, and inside RVA’s hippest gallery space, the floors are crowded with folks from all over our fair city. It’s wall-to-wall and table-to-table zines, and...
A Local Art Show for December
Armored Crow india ink and watercolor on paper 26 x 26 inches framed $750 $20 shipping Purchase or inquiries click here. Armored Crow india ink and watercolor on paper 26 x 26 inches framed $750 $20 shipping Purchase or inquiries click here. BIO: Christopher Register...
Born Ugly #4
The fourth issue of local skate rag Born Ugly is out and it keeps getting better. The fourth issue of local skate rag Born Ugly is out and it keeps getting better. Since its inception 8 months ago the magazine has been blurring the lines between comic book, zine, and...
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