San Francisco: Did I Just Find Some Rareish Photos of Debbie Harry in My ‘Hood?
Yes, I think I did. This has to be from atop Bernal Heights Park, right? Right. [Photos by Chester Simpson] It looks like it anyway… Also, this is def the … 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: 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
Arts Bombast: Matt Wisniewski
22-year old Matt Wisniewski makes ethereal collages that layer portraits with landscapes, architectural patterns, and natural phenomenon. Some of my favorites from the Brooklyn-based artist: Something great: If you ask … Continue reading
San Francisco: “Phantoms” Preview Party
If I had $12 instead of a date with Stephanie and Michael to watch some Twin Peaks tomorrow night, I’d be attending the Asian Art Museum‘s Phantoms of Asia Preview … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Photography in Mexico
Last week my rad friend Aislinn and I checked out SFMOMA‘s current exhibit- Photography in Mexico. It was interesting that for as incredibly wide the scope of it sounds (I … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Alexis Hunter
First of all, can I just say that Alexis Hunter is a HOT name? Secondly, New Zealand artist Alexis Hunter would most likely NOT be down with my vapid observation, … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Valerie Phillips
Photographer (and skateboarder) Valerie Phillips does the whole “unruly youth” thing right… as in, check out the amazing photo of PJ Harvey. I’m digging the attitude in these photos. Sure, … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 