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We are a busy society. Whether it is work or school or hobbies, we are constantly in a state of movement. We scroll and consume; we click and binge. We rarely stop and think. And in this perpetual state of movement we can mistake our busyness for productivity and our activity for progress. At times we even perpetuate the status quo because we are too busy moving forward to consider our path.
In this week’s episode, Ryan and Garreth sit down to lay the groundwork for a new series that provides us a chance to rethink some of the clichés, stereotypes or automated responses we all know too well in the art world. Suffering artist, starving artist, emotional artist. Statements like these are not foreign to us, but it is worth the time to reconsider these ideas, where they came from, what their value is, and how we might move forward by rethinking where we go from here.
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Four Horsemen & the Apocalypse!
After a pandemic hiatus, Shockoe Artspace has a new exhibition! We have four phenomenal artists who are making some amazing work that will be shown from October to February. For more information, be sure to check out the Shockoe Artspace website.
Stream our documentary The Builder!
Our award-winning film centers on the art scene in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on Oregon Hill native and contractor Don Childress, who–to the surprise of many–has an incredible contemporary art collection. This collection includes work from Francisco Clemente, Ron Johnson, and Bill Fisher to name just a few. Check out more at The Builder’s website.
Help Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery!
Our good friend Ken is trying to update Hatchback Gallery to better serve his new city and its art lovers. While he won’t let anyone touch the outside of the gallery, he does want to get a few new parts and build some new walls. We are helping Ken launch a GoFundMe; even a few bucks can be a big help!
