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...
To borrow a line from our friends at WRIR 97.3FM Independent Radio, the G40 is bringing the low brow scene to Richmond for everyone to enjoy. Let the blue hairs have Picasso, this work is changing the world today. We have been talking murals, but the G40 Group Show might have an even bigger impact on the local scene. Its not an art show, but an...
Take a look at the latest issue of New American Paintings: 40 Artists on the Rise (#98) and you will find Ryan McLennan there. Look a couple magazines over on the rack and Hi-Fructose, a magazine of New Contemporary Art, includes a feature on… Ryan McLennan. There is something good going on here. Take a look at the latest issue of New American...
We made the paper! Here is a snippet of the front page story featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch today about the G40. Downtown Richmond is being transformed into an outdoor art gallery. Artists from around the world have begun painting murals on buildings in the Broad Street corridor for a monthlong art show, G40 Art Summit – Richmond. Last...
The G40 Art Summit has announced their official list of muralists and the walls they are working on throughout downtown Richmond. (NOTE: London Police and ELMAC are coming thru RVA in the summer.) Street art at its finest from a group of international superstars is starting today! Do yourself a favor, meet the artists and check out the work as it...
If the arrival of Gaia to kick things off didn’t get you interested in the G40 Art Summit, I’m not sure what will. But here is another attempt. The amazing Pixel Pancho is killing his robots on Grace Street this weekend as a part of G40. If the arrival of Gaia to kick things off didn’t get you interested in the G40 Art Summit, I’m not sure what...
Local graphic artist Alex Key is having a show. Here is a sample of his work and the writeup... Local graphic artist Alex Key is having a show. Here is a sample of his work and the writeup... Joyride is a new collection of work by artist Alex Key opening at Turnstyle on April 6th. The work is comprised of sampled fragments of pop culture...
What an amazing project! G40 is underway. Here are some of the final photos I took of Gaia. What an amazing project! G40 is underway. Here are some of the final photos I took of Gaia. The mural is located at 11 West Grace Street. He is on his way down south, ATL, NOLA, and Memphis, before heading back to B-more. It was a great experience being...
Wolford is an Austrian lingerie and clothing brand not known for it's varied portfolio of models (are we edging closer to more diverse European modelling? It's tough on the psyche. I'll skip the diversity rant for now), but for it's luxe legwear which incorporates very bold geometric and bio-diverse patterns bi-seasonally. That's right. Wolford...
I came across Blaine Fontana's work in the G40 Art Summit list of participating artists and had to give some love for his work up here. I came across Blaine Fontana's work in the G40 Art Summit list of participating artists and had to give some love for his work up here. Look for a few pieces next month on Broad Street. Blaine Fontana currently...
