Richmond, that vibrant crucible of culture and creativity, unfolds yet again in its monthly tradition: First Fridays. This season—ah, the dawn of Fall—the experience metamorphoses into an affair of citywide celebration nestled in the artsy nucleus of Broad Street and...
Artistic Experimentation and Dialogue at the ICA at VCU: An Interview with Dominic Willsdon and David Riley
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU is dedicated to fostering experimentation and dialogue within the realm of contemporary art. With a strong emphasis on engaging with current issues and trends, the ICA is a driving force in the Richmond arts...
Sparking Conversations: 1708 Gallery’s Billboards Spotlight Social Issues, Civic Participation
Two new exhibitions from 1708 Gallery invite guests outside with billboard installations around the city. Artists Wilmer Wilson IV, Earl Mack, and Nikko Dennis hope to spread positivity and start important conversations. Under the auspices of 1708 Gallery, public art...
A Shared Experience
With the newest exhibition at the 1708 Gallery, artists from the Contemporary Arts Network come together to create a transformative experience that is simultaneously solitary and shared. Submerge yourself into a portal of sensorial stimulation and find yourself...
More Than a Candle: Sandy Williams IV’s Wax Monuments
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,...
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