Sixty-five years ago, a group of brave young Black Richmonders walked into a department store, sat down at a lunch counter, and refused to leave. That’s what they did. That’s what got them arrested. They just sat in a segregated space where their presence alone was...
Over the weekend of October 18th, 2013, I was blessed to be one of the hundreds of fashion leaders from all over the world to participate in Teen Vogue’s Fashion University. Over the weekend of October 18th, 2013, I was blessed to be one of the hundreds of fashion leaders from all over the world to participate in Teen Vogue’s Fashion University....
Natalia Rak (whose name translates into English as "Natalia Cancer"... thank you, Google Translate) brought a feminine presence to the 2013 Richmond Mural Project, but she doesn't want to be recognized solely for her gender. The sight of her brilliant art should keep anyone from making that mistake, though. Natalia Rak (whose name translates into...
Founded in March 2013, Y&H Mercantile is a Richmond shop that specializes in women’s and men’s apparel and accessories and aims to cater to Richmond’s fashion forward crowd. Founded in March 2013, Y&H Mercantile is a Richmond shop that specializes in women’s and men’s apparel and accessories and aims to cater to Richmond’s fashion forward...
Peter Max, the internationally recognized pop artist, is known for some of the most vibrant and thought-provoking art in the world. Peter Max, the internationally recognized pop artist, is known for some of the most vibrant and thought-provoking art in the world. He has been the creative mind behind portraits of six US presidents, the official...
It was rainy and gross out, but that didn't stop devoted Richmonders from checking out this past weekend's Richmond Folk Festival. Here are some of the best parts we found via Instagram: It was rainy and gross out, but that didn't stop devoted Richmonders from checking out this past weekend's Richmond Folk Festival. Here are some of the best...
Andrew Hem is best known for his paintings, but he has a lesser-known history with murals as well. The child of Cambodian immigrants, born while his parents were in the process of fleeing the repressive Khmer Rouge regime, Hem originally became interested in art due to his teenage fascination with graffiti. Andrew Hem is best known for his...
Angry Woebots sure gets around. Hailing from Hawaii, this globe-trotting muralist spent the summer of 2013 jetting between LA, Hawaii, Singapore, and Richmond, VA. Returning for the Richmond Mural Project's second year, he brought a sense of continuity from the 2012 G40 Mural Project. Known for his striking murals, Woes also paints on canvas and...
Local artist and fashion designer Angela Bacskocky has taken her wares on the road for the first time. She debuted her most recent collection, “Martyr,” at the Coast Shows in NYC last month, and this Saturday, October 12th, the collection will be showed at VA Fashion Week in Williamsburg. Local artist and fashion designer Angela Bacskocky has...
Atlanta-based muralist Greg Mike made a big impression on Richmond this summer with his contributions to the Richmond Mural Project. Atlanta-based muralist Greg Mike made a big impression on Richmond this summer with his contributions to the Richmond Mural Project. Incorporating influences from cartoons, Pop Art, surrealism, and classic street...
