I hadn’t seen him in years. Then I caught his pop-up photo show in an alleyway gallery in Oregon Hill a few months back. The images were real life. Honest. Some of them tough to even look at. Street people, prostitutes, gang bangers, punks mid-fight, scenes in bars,...
Mitchel Evan’s self-titled album is what we all need right now. With a sense of familiarity for longtime fans woven into a fresh new sound, the Richmond artist gears up to release a new self-titled album after the premiere of its first single, “Band-Aid.” Soon...
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...
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...
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...