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...
If you’ve got even one dollar to spare, Black Alice is the project to spend it on. With your help, Black Alice, a screen-printed, black light poster series, will be a set of 16 original art works that focus around the ideas and images that appear in Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Curated by local poster design collective Team Eight and...
The Firehouse Theatre combines mystery and art to present Pop!, a whodunit musical centered around who shot Andy Warhol. Actor John Mincks, previously seen in local productions of Next to Normal and The Tempest, plays Andy Warhol, the noted American artist “who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art”. The Firehouse...
Argentinian street artist EVER has recently finished a new project at Selba, bringing his unique artistic vision to the vibrant Richmond art scene. This morning, we captured shots of the work. These images by Marc Schmidt offer a glimpse into the creative process and dedication that go into each mural, highlighting the meticulous effort and...
As a kid, I used to always get excited when the newest CCS or Eastbay catalog would come in. Browsing through their selection, I’d get excited just looking at the newest stuff from Matix, Diamond, and Nike SB. Although I’d happily settle for whatever was similar to it on the racks at Marshalls, I wished getting the styles I wanted was a little...
Ladies and gentlemen, the Richmond Mural Project is one step closer to being a reality. A sequel to Art Whino's 2012 G40 Mural Project, which brought dozens of new murals to RVA throughout April of last year, this new mural project hopes bring us 20 new murals from 10 different internationally known artists during the month of July 2013. Ladies...
Richmond clothing designer Angela Bacskocky has been selected to be on the upcoming season of Project Runway. Supermodel Heidi Klum hosts the popular reality tv show, now in its 12th season. Angie’s designs will have the chance to be judged by a number of high profile celebrity judges, including Kate Bosworth and Kelly Osborne. Like Survivor, the...
Everyone who is reading this has worn a pair of jeans at some point in their lives. In fact, I'm so confident that this is true that I dare anyone reading who hasn't to set this magazine on fire. I can't imagine that there'll be any charred copies of this issue floating around town, though, because I can't imagine that any reader of this mag has...
Fashion blogs come in many shapes and sizes. The iconic street style photographer Scott Schuman, aka the Sartorialist, inspired a generation of DSLR clad fashion enthusiasts to hit the streets and take pictures capturing the outfits of random passerby. The history of street style photography dates back to the pre-internet era, though--think Bill...
One way in which the Richmond fashion scene stands out is through the surprisingly vibrant community of local jewelry designers. From a designer that's just getting started to a line of internationally recognized designs, these four artists are putting Richmond jewelry design on the map. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW ISSUE OF RVA MAGAZINE! One way...
