For the last year, local photographers William Legoullon and Jason Roehner have collected creative love letters to Arizona by local artists. The collection, Legoullon says, is not about where the state has been in the last 100 years, but is instead a visualization of where we are now with respect…
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s having a bash. Its Spring Opening will usher in a new collection of exhibitions (to the tune of a no host bar and beats by DJ Mr. P-Body) from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. New works include poetic and simple sculptures in “economy of…
Sometime around New Year, we got to thinking about manifestos. A local designer wrote one of her own and posted it to her Facebook page (we’ll re-post it here soon). It was simple — 10 things she believes in and lives by every day. Manifestos have a long history. They’ve been written…
You know what’s so great about the human body? Skin. It’s that extra top layer of dead cells that covers up our tissues, muscles, bones, and otherwise, meat-looking parts. It’s a good thing. But what’s probably not such a good thing is strutting around in a pair of leggings that show exactly what you wished…
Safwat Saleem’s not afraid to use a couple expletives. The local designer used plenty of colorful language in A Bunch of Crock, a project born out of sayings, conversations, and stereotypes he gathered following 9/11. His latest project, Oh Expletive!, is a little bit different. Saleem says his latest series began…
Creepy couples rejoice — this weekend is full of opportunities to express your feelings for one another while flying your tattered, blood-soaked flags. This weekend, for $10, the “Sinister Minister” will renew your vows or perform a commitment ceremony in one of Monsterland’s creepy sets and sign a certificate of…
Somewhere between performers and photographers exists a group of artists who have a foot in both worlds. These creatives utilize performance as part of their process, and the result is equal parts what was happening while the photo was made and the physical photograph. To see this phenomenon in person (and…
Just in time for national make-out day comes the robot that makes it all sendable to your “long-distance” (read: virtual) girlfriend via robot. The Kissenger, brought to you by the brain trust behind the Mini-Surrogate and the Lovotics Robot, is a two-“lipped,” computer-controlled robot that transfers a “kiss” through communication interfaces…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. Recycling for Jane A year…
Downtown’s First Friday (Feb. 3) First Friday in downtown Phoenix means new art shows in local galleries, openings and events at local shops, and plenty (and we mean plenty) of people. Here’s a rundown of February’s First Friday along Roosevelt Row and 16th Street.Photos from the Waste Management Phoenix Open The biggest…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. Grand Avenue (De)Tours Art Detour…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
“Wouldn’t it be great if …” is often the start of an overheard conversation at any coffee shop in metro Phoenix. The City’s full of creatives and big thinkers — and now thruogh May 1, the Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL) is looking for ideas to “improve and Retrophx (pronounced…
Local playwright, actor, and writer Tania Katan grew up in Phoenix, moved away, and (lucky for us) came back. She’s given presentations and performances, coached local authors, and written plays, including Saving Tania’s Privates. Her latest book is My One-night Stand With Cancer. Last April, Katan gave a presentation at…
New footage, new characters, and new drama unfolds in the latest preview for The Hunger Games, set to hit theaters on March 23. The new trailer (which will run during this weekend’s Super Bowl) clocks in at one minute, zero explosions, about 10 sentences, and plenty of reasons for YA…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. More Winter Punxsutawney Phil popped…
Straddling a line between performance and photography is a group of artists with a foot in both worlds. These creators utilize performance as part of their process, and the result is equal parts what was happening while the photo was made and the physical photography. To see the phenomenon in…
When artists and longtime friends Pablo Luna, Thomas “Breeze” Marcus, and Lalo Cota signed a one-year lease for a space on 16th Street, we knew (even more) creative energy was headed to the neighborhood. Cota says the gallery will feature more solo shows (by local and visiting artists) than the…
By Sunday, you might be plopped on the couch and ankle-deep in nacho sauce and crappy beer. But if you’re looking for a more, um, active approach to the year’s biggest football event, Pink Fitness is here to help. The Peoria club hosts its annual Super Pole Sunday “as way…
Mike Kelley was a contemporary American artist who was known for his collaborations in collage, textile, found object assemblages, and performances. He was a student of John Baldessari, and his work is included in The Phoenix Art Museum’s contemporary collection (pictured above), as well as the upcoming 2012 Whitney Biennial…
When artists and longtime friends Pablo Luna, Thomas “Breeze” Marcus, and Lalo Cota signed a one-year lease for Por Vida, a soon-to-be-gallery on 16th Street, we knew (even more) creative energy was headed to the neighborhood. Cota says the three decided to open their own space to host more solo shows…
