Artist James B. Hunt On Death, Dreams, And CB Radio Drug Deals
We sat down to talk with prolific Phoenix artist James B. Hunt about CB radio, Current 93, treasure hunts, and being chased by cops during the Super Bowl.
“Tooth & Nail” Hammers The Human Body Into Strange New Shapes
"Tooth & Nail," the newest exhibit at Modified Arts, brings together the work of two prolific artists. Our correspondent swings by to see if it's got some bite.
Everyone Is Royalty For 15 Minutes In Kehinde Wiley’s New Republic
We take a look at the Phoenix Art Museum's Kehinde Wiley exhibit. Is it worth the special exhibition price, or is it a case of don't believe the hype?
Trunk Space, Four Chambers, & nueBOX Pull Off A Menage Art Trois At Mesa Arts Center
The Trunk Space, Four Chambers Press, and nueBOX got together on Sunday night to put on an evening of interdisciplinary experimental art in Mesa. Our correspondent went down to see how their evening of dance, theater, and spoken word turned out.
“Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 2” Brings Some Of Chicago’s Finest Short Films To Arizona
"Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 2" is an impressive program of 10 beautiful, unusual, and strange short films. Playing in Phoenix and Tucson, it's a must-see evening of independent cinema.
Going Underground: On Oakland & Why We Need D.I.Y. Spaces Now More Than Ever
What should D.I.Y. spaces do, in the wake of the horrific Ghost Ship tragedy in Oakland? One of our writers shares his thoughts on a possible way forward.
Time Travelers, Cheshire Cats, & Phallic Fountains: Looking Back At Chris Marker
To paraphrase a Zen proverb: First there is a cat, then there is no cat, then there is. The ancient Egyptians venerated cats as gods. Modern man venerates cats as memes. For filmmaker Chris Marker, cats were something in between. They were a constant presence in his movies, dotting the landscape of his films as...
How I Learned To Love Phoenix By Flirting With Seattle
A visit to Seattle reminds our writer about what's REALLY great about living in Phoenix.
HEALTH & HO99O9 made us sweat at The Rebel Lounge
HEALTH and HO99O9 played The Rebel Lounge last night. One band blew our correspondent away- Can you guess which one?
Exploded View paid tribute to Tony Conrad with a Mind-Altering Night of Music & Movies
Tucson's Exploded View Microcinema celebrated the life of experimental filmmaker and musician Tony Conrad with a tribute concert & a screening of a documentary on his fascinating life. Our correspondent drove down from PHX to check it out.
