LA based street artist Lauren YS says their new mural on the side of Unkindness Art and Nevermore in Northside is an independent, self-funded project meant to communicate a human message rather than a political slogan. “There’s no sponsors, no corporations involved,...
From producing face masks to highlighting local artists during coronavirus and the Black Lives Matter movement, Studio Two Three is uplifting their community as a resource on the ground. After celebrating their tenth anniversary late last year, Studio Two Three decided it was time to reevaluate their mission with an eye toward the future. ...
With Sitelines BLM, Cadence Theatre Company launches a project focusing on sites of importance to Richmond's BIPOC residents, especially those that have been reshaped by the Black Lives Matter movement. Cadence Theatre Company is currently seeking submissions for its newest project, Sitelines BLM, a series of filmed plays and screenplays that...
Jay Bordeaux’s latest series is bigger than the color that bears its name. “MAGENTA.” represents spiritual harmony, spiritual balance, and universal harmony, and it’s here to help us find clarity. Jay Bordeaux, a local Richmond artist and creator of Bordeaux Artwork, doesn’t have just one medium. He draws, he paints, and he creates digital...
Where West Marshall meets Brook Road, a new pedestrian plaza is coming -- and with local organizations like Gallery5, Venture Richmond, Big Secret, and more behind it, it’s set to brighten up the intersection through art. The already-colorful City of Richmond is about to get another rainbow upgrade, thanks to a grant from the Bloomberg...
RVA Mag wanted to find out how local venues are surviving during the ongoing pandemic. In the fifth of a multi-part series of articles, we catch up with Gallery5 to learn about their latest art shows and live music online. For avid live music-goers in Richmond, one local venue is a particularly essential, one-of-a-kind place to see a show....
Originally inspired by Unite The Right, Sandy Williams IV's monument candles are more relevant than ever today. Here’s what his was monuments can teach us about monumentalism. Hint: it’s a whole lot more than melting the dudes. Sandy Williams IV has a new studio, courtesy of the University of Richmond, where he teaches. It’s painted white, with...
Many people are marginalized in society, but how does the idea of “other” change when we see people in a different light? Corey Pemberton’s latest exhibit at Quirk Gallery takes us into locals’ homes, rich with content and energy. During recent protests, it’s been especially important to highlight the stories of Richmond's many diverse...
An interactive protest: Richmond artist Anna Gahagan’s latest zine pushes for social and racial equality, detailing confederate monuments, police mazes, and the road to justice. As protesters continue taking to the streets after 62 days of demonstrations, artists have stepped in to contextualize this moment in Richmond’s history. Anna Gahagan, a...
Loose Screw Tattoo owner Jesse Smith painted an iconic mural of George Floyd on his boarded-up storefront. Now the tattoo artist is using his work to support local charities. Since the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests saw an outpouring of support in Richmond in June, many businesses have reacted to the movement in different ways. Some...
