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Painting The Streets Of Jackson Ward

Painting The Streets Of Jackson Ward

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...

“Other” No More

“Other” No More

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...

The Faces of St. Mary’s Hospital

The Faces of St. Mary’s Hospital

A day in the life of an ER physician: unlike most of us, photographer Chris Johnson knows what goes on behind the scenes in the emergency room. Lately, it’s been a bit... quiet.  Between the emergency room and his kids, ages 6 and 9, Chris Johnson doesn’t have a lot...

Bringing Down Monuments With Zines

Bringing Down Monuments With Zines

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...

The Face Of A Movement

The Face Of A Movement

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...