Third Friday in Downtown Phoenix, 2/15/13 (NSFW) This month’s Third Friday artwalk featured the beautiful relationship between art and science at Combine Studios, portraits of Native American culture at The Hive, some of Sarah Hurwitz’s favorite things at Eye Lounge, Geoffrey Gersten’s surrealistic paintings at Modified, and erotic paintings and…
Be it a First Friday or a Third Friday — we’re just excited about having an excuse (not that we need one) to see some great art exhibitions. Some are opening tonight Downtown, others have opened this month throughout metro Phoenix. But you better believe that we’re making the loop…
Because mother nature wants to make sure we’re still paying attention and stocking our post-mayan apocalypse bunkers, news arrived from Chelyabinsk, Russia this morning that a meteor had been spotted zooming toward Earth in central Ural Mountains — a scene described as a nuclear blast out of a movie. Almost…
If you run a Phoenix-based non-profit arts or cultural organization that could use some extra cash for a creative project, you’re in luck. The city of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is now accepting applications for its Community Arts Grants Program. Grant money is available to support educational projects,…
When motocross superstar Robbie Maddison released his latest collection of signature gear and a stunt/action video this week, we watched the death-defying tricks and massive, air-catching jumps with glossy eyes. And then we realized Maddison picked a very familiar backdrop. Off of Interstate 10 in southern Tucson is an aircraft…
For three years, Sarah Hurwitz has filled Eye Lounge, 419 East Roosevelt Street, with everything we have ever wanted to own. The local artist’s paintings and mixed-media installations have turned the gallery into an interactive meat shop, a science lab, a jungle, and a gem show, and with her last…
Gather your empty bags and prep your nose for the smell of books: the VNSA Book Sale is back. All year, members of the Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association have been sorting through hundreds of thousands of books, and on Saturday and Sunday, Feburary 16 and 17, more than eight and…
It’s no secret water is key in the development of any city, but it’s especially important in the desert. In Phoenix, the battle to save, conserve, and utilize water has shaped the city’s layout and culture. Ed Lebow, director of the city’s Office of Arts & Culture, knows the impact…
Gather your empty bags and prep your nose for the smell of books: the VNSA Book Sale is back. All year, members of the Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association (VNSA) have been sorting through hundreds of thousands of books, and this Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, the collection will…
In the spirit of love and loss, we bring you the Chromodoris reticulata. After studying the small slug that lives in warms waters in Southeast Asia, Japanese biologists recently concluded that the red and white animal loves with great force — and then loses its penis before growing a new…
If you’ve been putting off buying mushy gifts and forgot to make a reservation for a romantic restaurant date tomorrow night, don’t fret, there’s plenty you can plan (even from work!) for Valentine’s Day. 5. Grab a Last-Minute Card @ MADE, Bunky, or Frances Forget Walgreens — these three local…
In the spirit of freedom of space travel for all of mankind, adult film star Coco Brown is scheduled to take one giant leap with the help of space tourism company Space Expedition Corporation (SXC). In March, 2014, the actress known (in circles) for her roles in Black Panty Chronicles…
Judy Blume is an American author celebrated for her many children and young adult novels that have been translated into 31 languages. Blume’s work, including Iggie’s House, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret., It’s Not the End of the World, Just as Long as We’re Together, Blubber, Deenie, Forever,…
It’s no secret water is key in the development of any city, but it’s especially important in the desert. In Phoenix, the battle to save, conserve, and utilize water has shaped the city’s layout and culture. Ed Lebow, director of the city’s Office of Arts & Culture, knows the impact…
International creatives at Rapt Studio teamed up with Adobe and commissioned El Mac (who, full disclosure, we’ll always consider a local artist — no matter where he moves) to paint a large scale in Adobe’s main atrium in its Lehi, Utah campus. Adobe describes the mural, which features a young…
Fetish Revolution at Martini Ranch 2013 (NSFW) Kinksters flaunted their finest leather and lace at the annual Fetish Revolution at Martini Ranch on Friday, February 8. Ginger Fish kept the dance floor moving as folks indulged in eating whipped cream off every possible surface. See also: – Five Must-See Arts…
Clare Patey and Matthew Moore come from very different worlds, but very similar perspectives. Moore has made a name for himself in Phoenix with art projects that address the urbanization of farmland in Phoenix’s outskirts and the sustainability of urban life. Patey is an internationally renowned artist who activates vacant…
For those who’d rather no sense of escape (or hygiene) in the bathroom, CTA Digital has great news. Sure, we know you already text your BFF and call your mom while you’re taking a leak (she’s on mute, anyway), but with the iPad Pedestal Stand, there’s no need to be…
Graffiti writers across the country might not be thrilled to know their work ultimately ended up on popular art/flash sale site Fab.com, but fans of graffiti (and the increasing blur between graffiti and contemporary art) will likely jump at the chance to snatch up a copy of “History of American…
When Phoenix-based artist Matthew Moore and London-based artist Clare Patey announced they were collaborating on a project, we were all ears. Moore has made a name for himself in Phoenix with art projects that address the urbanization of farmland in the city’s outskirts and the sustainability of urban life. Patey…
In 1995, Diane and Bruce Halle began collecting Latin American art, with a fairly flexible budget. Bruce is the founder and chairman of Discount Tire, and he and Diane, who live together in Phoenix, wanted to educate themselves and build a greater awareness for Latin American contemporary art.Almost two decades…
From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations … and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory. Lena Dunham’s coming-of-age in New York drama-comedy has made headlines for nudity, drawn criticism for diversity, and…
