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An Interview with Artist Jeff Soto

Of all the art world heavy hitters that came through RVA over the last few months, Jeff Soto just might be the heaviest. Initially inspired as a high-school student in the late 80s by pictures of New York subway art, Soto spent the 90s making a name for himself, both...

DC Intergalactic SpeakEasy – This weekend!

The Intergalactic SpeakEasy DC is happening on Saturday, August 11th 2012. The Intergalactic SpeakEasy DC is happening on Saturday, August 11th 2012. Party Liberation Front (PLF), from here in Richmond, and Mischief from DC, are once again teaming up for the...

Futura Is Coming To RVA!

Legendary street artist Futura will be hitting the streets of Richmond VA this Friday! Futura, who got his start painting on the New York subways back in the 70s when that was still possible, soon built a legally-approved artistic career, beginning with his 80s era...

ART FEED: Double Exposed by Dan Mountford

These are amazing, reminds me of a book I have on Man Ray and his early experiments with the camera. Glad to see there are still new ideas being discovered using old technology... These are amazing, reminds me of a book I have on Man Ray and his early experiments with...

First Friday RVA, August 2012: Hot Enough For Ya?

Between the extreme heat and the massive thunderstorms that roll through every few days, it seems like the weather is trying to destroy our fair city by the James this summer. Thankfully, tomorrow is looking from the forecast like it will be a relatively mild day, at...

ART FEED: Josh Cochran & The Illustrations

Its been a minute since I have posted but we are baaaaack! Its been a minute since I have posted but we are baaaaack! Being a VCU Illustration grad, I have a soft spot for illustrators and one of my favorites is Josh Cochran. Combining a loose, whimsical style to get...

R.A.I.N.’s Androgynous Fashion Show At Selba Lounge

Here I was, called forth from what would have surely been another night of post-holiday recovery, to this new event in our small city, which had been done only once before tonight. David, my old host from Amuse, greeted Dan Mulrooney and I at the door, and in...

Call For Entries: Colors Of Life International Photo Contest

Colors of Life announces the 2012-13 Sixth Edition of the Colors of Life International Photo Contest. This year's competition will be carried in conjunction with the activities of The World Bank at its headquarters in Washington, DC during the 2012 Law, Justice and...

CO-TE-RIE, a group show at Ghostprint Gallery.

A group of five international artists will be showing at Ghostprint Gallery this upcoming First Friday. A collection that spans from illustration to abstract to representational painting, the show has a alittle something for everybody. Alexander Klingspor from Sweden, Tiffen Python from France, and three Americans—Jim Burke, Doug Chayka and Kevin...

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ART FEED: Our Interview w/ Gaia

Throughout the history of street art there have been those who give voice to popular sentiment and radical thought, and those who prophesize, who paint a universal Ides of March warning to a societal identity of royalty and entitlement. They pierce the veil of specificity with timeless symbolism and mark the shoulders of our blinded road to...

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ART FEED: Johnny Selman’s BBCX365

Virginia native and Frisco resident Johnny Selman set out on the 365 day mission by creating a poster a day based off a current BBC headline. He hopes by creating a more visual element it will compel the audience to look deeper into the article and eventually stir more of an interest in world news with the American public. Check out Johnny's...

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ART FEED: Space Suit of the Week

The Fox Is Black is a very popular blog among the design/art community and one of the things I check out is the weekly sci-fi space suit pics. Thought I would share a selection with you. More information on The Fox Is Black below the break. The Fox Is Black is a very popular blog among the design/art community and one of the things I check out is...

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DAILY FIX : UNCRATED/RECREATED

UNCRATED/RECREATED UNCRATED/RECREATED from Todd Raviotta on Vimeo. Uncrated/Recreated was a fashion show benefit for the Richmond Animal League and was held at Studio 8 West, Richmond, Virginia on April 3, 2011. by Todd Raviotta of Natural Science Productions

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ART FEED: Kehinde Wiley

Hey! Did you know there is a Picasso exhibit in town?? Oh yeah, you probably do from all the local media coverage. By now we got it, Picasso is great. Art History 101. As your mom says he is off-the-chain and if you don't know educate yourself, go pick up one of the million books at Barnes and Noble on the guy. But if you will allow me, let me...

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ART FEED: Cain Caser

London chap Cain Caser came through with a strong body of mixed media works in 2010. With no formal training and the use of such materials as graphite, pigment ink, solvent transfer, and synthetic polymer paint he creates what he describes as "hypnagogic portraits." Check out more of Cain's work HERE. London chap Cain Caser came through with a...

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The Need Supply Co. Spring Look Book

The team behind Need Supply Co. have released their new look book for spring and we like it. The design and photography sets the bar pretty high. Check it out in full HERE. The team behind Need Supply Co. have released their new look book for spring and we like it. The design and photography sets the bar pretty high. Check it out in full...

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ART FEED: Dave White paints your Nikes.

What? Two Art Feeds in 2 days? Must be jocking on that art tip and spending waaay too much time messing around on the interweb instead of doing design work. Anyway, we had to post this nice take on sneakers from London based artist Dave White. He was asked to collabo on an art installation with the world famous Nike and this is what he came up...

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