We’re probably past the point of sugarcoating where we are in America. The fear of authoritarian creep isn’t a fear anymore. Checks and balances, once the pride of our democracy, are failing. Congress has either abdicated its responsibilities or stood by in polite...
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 world, Flores has received many accolades in the skateboard, street art, and...
Art Whino returned to RVA for the third installment of the Richmond Mural Project, and here's the video which caught it all. Art Whino returned to RVA for the third installment of the Richmond Mural Project, and here's the video which caught it all. After completing 48 murals during the last mural project, Art Whino worked with 10 of the top...
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 with crime. Be it televised procedurals or mob films, there’s a thrill to getting a...
After graduating from VCU’s film department, Nils Westergard bought a one-way ticket to Amsterdam with a plan (kind of): he just wanted to paint. What followed was a five-month nomadic tour of Europe with the goal to leave behind as much work as possible. After graduating from VCU’s film department, Nils Westergard bought a one-way ticket to...
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 work. March will be “Movie Poster Variant Cover Month,” with some of DC's most...
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 monsters simultaneously from scratch would look like? On Saturday, the annual...
Better hurry up folks--at 10 AM, one of the best bands of the last 30 years put tickets up for sale on for their Jefferson Theater show in April. Better hurry up folks--at 10 AM, one of the best bands of the last 30 years put tickets up for sale on for their Jefferson Theater show in April. That's right, Jeff Mangum and friends, who reunited in...
Forecast has crafted an exhibition that is both relevant and beautiful, hosting six world-class artists’ work addressing similar problems in vastly different mediums. It investigates the geopolitics surrounding human impact on landscapes around the globe. The show closed up shop this past weekend, but we've got details on the ins and ours of this...
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 last few years, but a new project from the folks who brought you the RVA Street...
