Artist you should know

28 Jun 2024

The Art of Moving Massive Art: Inside Artifact Logistics

Giant sculptural art is a wonder to be seen. Depending on the piece, you can walk around it and interact with it. As viewers, we tend to pick apart the meaning behind the art we’re looking at or we think about how it was constructed. But… how did it get

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21 Jun 2024

The Artists Behind Naga & The Captainess: A Burning Man 2024 Highlight

There’s one part of Burning Man that is universally understood – the art installations featured are some of the most incredible in the world. This year, my favorite piece is Naga And The Captainess (Naga), a magnificent 150-foot interactive art installation that blends impeccable craftsmanship with captivating storytelling. Currently being

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20 Jun 2024

West Oakland Calls for Artists & Community!

The historic and often maligned neighborhood of West Oakland is set to host a captivating art and advocacy event that calls attention to the neighborhood’s rich but endangered cultural heritage. Curated to highlight the significance of art in amplifying voices and economic vibrancy,

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19 Jun 2024

The Incredible Vintage Erotica Exhibits at the Bob Mizer Foundation Right Now

If you are a San Francisco resident, you’re probably familiar with one of the city’s gems: The Bob Mizer Foundation, located on Larkin Street. Bob Mizer was a precursor of male erotica photography, starting to self-publish his work in 1951. Erotica, queer culture, DIY, and self-publishing are all part of

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18 Jun 2024

The Oakland Street Photographers Who Elevate the Everyday

Walking through the gallery felt like being inside a street scene itself. Passing each photo, I was transported into a moment of reflection, a slice of life being played out right before my eyes.

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Musician Asher Belsky holds a Gibson guitar with the city of San Francisco behind him
14 Jun 2024

The Musical Prodigy You Should Know: Asher Belsky

The Bay Area is full of incredible musicians, and if you haven’t caught on yet, discovering new local musicians is one of my favorite pastimes. I’m excited to share my newest fav musician to follow: Asher Belsky, a phenomenal rock and R&B artist. This 19-year-old is a musical prodigy whose

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13 Jun 2024

The Wonderful Artists in Residence at The Loom, Oakland

Located in Oakland’s East Peralta neighborhood, The Loom is a surprisingly beautiful, sun-filled space in a brick warehouse on Livingston Street off 22nd Avenue. Its well-preserved wooden floors and expansive steel-framed casement windows create a bright and vibrant interior.

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07 Jun 2024

TWO BAY AREA LOCALS FIND ART EVERYWHERE IN VENICE, ITALY 

Venice – The Art Biennale in Venice is an Olympic gathering where nations showcase their top artists. An artwork highlighting the refugee as ‘foreigner’ was one of my favorites. French-Moroccan artist, Bouchra Khalili, presented The Mapping Journey Project, a spacious installation of videos and corresponding silkscreens.

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