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Pay What You Will: Unlock Richmond’s Arts Scene at artoberVA

Pay What You Will: Unlock Richmond’s Arts Scene at artoberVA

Art is the lifeblood of any city, and if you’re in Richmond, you know we’re swimming in a sea of talent. From the quirky to the avant-garde, our city is a playground for incredible artists, organizations, and institutions that cater to every vibe and taste. As October...




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GOING HUGE! with ARYZ

Spanish street artist ARYZ does his brand of cartoonish illustrations on an unbelievable scale. You have to check this out. Spanish street artist ARYZ does his brand of cartoonish illustrations on an unbelievable scale. You have to check this out. More can be found at...

FASHION RANT: Sweater Weather

Now that winter's on the way, sweaters are making their way out of closets. Sweaters are, of course, one of the greatest cold weather accessories ever designed by mankind. Snug fit or loose fit, knitted fleece or wool. Even acrylics these days can come out soft and...

QUIET ANIMALS by Roa

Roa's work sits quietly in nooks and rundown buildings to watch, wait and in some cases, die there. Roa's work sits quietly in nooks and rundown buildings to watch, wait and in some cases, die there. Check out more at roaweb.tumblr.com

LONELY MONSTERS by Andy Kehoe

Quiet isolation in the forest. The work reminds me of Where The Wild Things Are... Love these paintings by Andy Kehoe. Quiet isolation in the forest. The work reminds me of Where The Wild Things Are... Love these paintings by Andy Kehoe. Check out more...

Bizarre Reality with Michael Page

Based out of San Francisco, Michael Page has shown internationally with his large oil and acrylic paintings. You can see why. Based out of San Francisco, Michael Page has shown internationally with his large oil and acrylic paintings. You can see why. More information...

RVA No. 7: John Sebastian Vitale

The first time I met John Sebastian Vitale was about a year ago. There was a gallery doing a big exhibit that I was supposed to be in, called Love Looks Better In The Morning. I didn’t have a clue what I was going to show. Luckily, the inspiration for the exhibit...

BOOK REVIEW: The Karaoke Singer’s Guide To Self-Defense

The Karaoke Singer's Guide To Self-Defense, by Tim Kinsella (Featherproof Books) The Karaoke Singer's Guide To Self-Defense is the first literary effort from Tim Kinsella, a man far better known for his nearly 20-year career as an indie rock musician. In addition to...

Walrus TV: Futura Interview from The Run Up

I've had to be real patient. It all didnt happen right away. Even in the midst of the whole gallery art world I thought this was the greatest thing in the world, but there was more. -Futura Known for pioneering a more abstract style of graffiti writing, Futura played a major role in the NYCs graffiti scene of the 70s. As the popularity of...

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Star Wars Adidas

Thirty-three years after the release of the first Star Wars movie, cinematic master of merchandising, George Lucas has teamed up with Adidas and released a series of sneakers and apparel that are based on themes from the original three Star Wars films. To check out the slide show click here. Thirty-three years after the release of the first Star...

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Unconventional Art Opening: Moy Yat, A Martial Renaissance

To view artwork by Grand Master Moy Yat, please join us for an exhibition at our school (1324 W Main St) on Friday March 5, 2010. For additional information on Kung fu classes please call 804-497-7555 or contact us on the web at www.kungfurichmond.com. The Renaissance era, 1300-1600, was a time in history when the human spirit evolved, creating...

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Model Citizen brings fashion and partying together. Hmmm….

This weekend make sure you go by Gallery 5 twice. This weekend make sure you go by Gallery 5 twice. Friday will be a fashion focused art show in the upper level of G5 where you can 'hobnob' with the classy and the ashy. Then Saturday we party, because what is fashion if you don't have a chance to show off a little right? Runway show starts around...

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Last Friday 02/2010

Despite the snow Richmond's art scene still had a lot going on in February. In this episode we paid a visit to DIY gallery 101 S. Addison, talked with Geraldine Duskin of Ghostprint about their current showing of Italian high art group Memphis, caught bands My Son The Doctor and Les La Britanica at the galleries and interviewed painter Chris...

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Chemicals in Balance at Ghostprint

"Chemicals in Balance" by Tom McCormack Acid etchings of industrial sites on reclaimed steel plates. Opening March 5th , 7-10 p.m. on view through March 27th "Chemicals in Balance" by Tom McCormack Acid etchings of industrial sites on reclaimed steel plates. Opening March 5th , 7-10 p.m. on view through March 27th More information can be found at...

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Jacqueline Rivera is between daydreams.

The photography work Jacqueline Rivera could be used as a visual diary of her everyday. She is a young girl and she deals with what young girls deal with; daydreams, isolation, hiding from reality, growing up. The photography work Jacqueline Rivera could be used as a visual diary of her everyday. She is a young girl and she deals with what young...

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Give us our daily inspirado.

via inspirado inspirado is an image collection put together by RVA to get us out of the occasional creative constipation. There are no credits given as it is meant for inspiration only. As you can probably tell we like all things American. Big guns, women with guns, sleazy politicians, space travel, classic motorcycles, mind bending drugs, women...

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The (literal) Art of War

In the days before Radar and stealth technology, seemingly stranger methods of maintaining safety at sea were employed. Perhaps none are odder, or more artistic, than Dazzle Camo. Rather than attempting to obfuscate hundred-ton ships, Dazzle Camo attempts to confuse a potential attacker as to the heading, bearing, and direction of the ship, and...

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