Corey Busboom and one of his photo theremin creations. Click here for more photos of Busboom's and Ryan Avery's works.
In late December, local artist and musician Corey Busboom got a rather interesting phone call.
It was from Mark Mothersbaugh, the eccentric frontman for 80s hitmakers Devo, who had an offer the 29-year-old couldn't refuse.
The legendary keyboard player wanted to purchase, sight unseen, all 12 of the funky-looking rudimentary synthesizers and D.I.Y. sound generating devices
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The art is hung, the floors are swept, and the touch-up paint has been applied. The "Phoenix as Wonderland: Art from New Times' Best of Phoenix 2009" exhibit is ready for its First Friday reception tonight.
Here are some cool-as-all-get-out things you can expect to see:
