Arts Bombast: Mark Mothersbaugh
Fun-but-not-surprising fact: Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh is not only a weird and good musical artist, he is also a weird and good visual artist. Part of an ongoing series called … Continue reading
San Francisco: Get Yr Subversive Art On
So there are two really fantastic exhibitions coming up this month. Both of them open on July 14th, and both of them feature two of my (okay, everyone’s) favorite artists. … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Max Natkiel
I’m on a serious photography kick right now. And I’m ALWAYS on a ‘70s kick. And a punk kick. (Too many kicks?) Anyway, photographer Max Natkiel is fitting the bill … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Nan Goldin
“I knew from a very early age, that what I saw on tv had nothing to do with real life. So I wanted to make a record of real life. … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Jenny Holzer
There is something unnerving about Jenny Holzer’s relentlessly public work. You can’t escape it or deny it, because, well, there it is. In the subway, the airport, or Times Square. … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Collage
It’s insane how much of my favorite contemporary… stuff to look at (avoiding the word “art” much?) these days is collage. The medium is “bumpin’.” Or “poppin’.” One of the … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Geometric Book Covers
It’s a design-y post! Because squares are hot. And I really have nothing to say about these books. Except that they’re pretty. And although I appreciate that, I can’t say … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Ann Summa
Today seemed like as good a day as any for some dope LA-punk photography by Ann Summa. [Exene Cervenka.] [The beautiful Ari Up, RIP.] [Alice Bag] [The relentless Wendy O. … Continue reading
San Francisco: Oakland Art Murmur + Oakland Shows
It’s weird that I still just categorize every Bay Area-related as “San Francisco.” Also, should I be moving to Oakland or something? Anyway, the ‘rents are in town this weekend, … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Ed Ruscha
Ed Ruscha‘s work is that kind of art where you’re like, “Oh, yeah, that design-y typography-driven, one-word bullshit…” and then you’re like, “Oh wait, except this is fucking cool.” Possibly … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 