Kirsten Chen
Artist Nishant Malhotra Brings the Concept of ‘Ego Death’ into the 21st Century
Ego Death or ‘ego dead,’ which is artist Nishant Malhotra‘s username on Instagram, is a concept with a special resonance in the Bay Area. While other Bay Area natives associate this concept with the ’70s counterculture movement or techies trying to flaunt their newly-found SF enlightenment, Nishant is inspired by
SWIM GALLERY LAUNCHES ACAB HOODIE WITH ARTIST SICKID
SWIM Gallery has teamed up with LA-based artist Sickid to release a new ACAB hoodie to take action against police brutality and racial injustice. All proceeds from this hoodie will be donated to Campaign Zero, a non-profit organization that is committed to ending police violence through research, organization, and advocacy.
The KQED & Noise Pop Festival Looks Awesome
When two wonderful SF institutions get together to throw a block party it’s a great reason to get excited. KQED has teamed up with Noise Pop and is blocking off the streets in front of its storied SF headquarters and opening up its doors for an all-day, live music-infused, street
MEET IYABO: THE SINGER WHO RAPS WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE IT
Need new music for your morning commute? Meet Iyabo, an up-and-coming singer whose sultry sound blends soul, rap, and alternative RnB. This former church choir singer lives and works in New York, and she recently dropped her first music video for “OLUMO ROCK.” Iyabo’s music explores her experience as a
NEW YORK’S TOP ART EVENTS IN JANUARY
Did you promise that you would become a more creative and culturally-aware person in 2020? Check out these events happening around New York (and one event in New Jersey!) to learn more about famous artists, cool artmaking techniques, and for opportunities to advance your own career! Don’t let the cold
SEPTEMBER ART EVENTS, PARTIES, & OPENINGS
Make the most of your September in San Francisco by checking out one of these cool art events, parties and openings. There will be tons of opportunities for you to purchase art (with the funds going to great places), lectures that unpack some of the biggest cultural phenomenons, and crazy
Bay Area Summer is Starting with Hella Creative Events
Summer traditionally starts in September in San Francisco, and all over the Bay there are hella gallery openings, new music programming, and even a free roller rink at the Fort Mason Center for the Arts! Take advantage of September and make it a super creative month. IF YOU KNOW YOU
Art, Festivals, Launches, & Parties in the Bay
If you’re still recovering from the craziness of Outside Lands, check out a more mellow local show, a community poetry reading, or art exhibition! There are tons of these events for the Bay Area’s creative community at the end of August, so don’t miss out. And if you still can’t
Art Events, Screenings, & Performances in August
As another August in the Bay Area rolls around, get ready for these artsy events, screenings, performances, and the annual return of Outside Lands Music Festival. Get outside to watch some sort of creative event– there are tons of free concerts happening before the festival, too. MISSION VOICES OPENING Southern