by Erica Guajardo
One of my favorite galleries for cutting edge contemporary art is Red Arrow Contemporary. This particular gallery not only represents artworks from leading artist like Shepard Fairey, Vernon Fisher, and Gary Sweeney, but they also are leading the trends in the art world by making the gallery space interactive.
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by Erica Guajardo
As an artist who is emerging in Dallas, I know how hard it is to break out and let your art be shown to the public. Regardless of personality traits, you have to be someone who is willing to open up and allow themselves to be judged. On Saturday, February 2, 2013, I had the pleasure of attending an art show at Blow-Up Gallery, which presented pieces from emerging and veteran artists residing in Dallas. Continue reading
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by Dr. Spin
Jason Falkner’s solo debut solidified him as a power pop icon in my book, and his relatively marginal status turned me into a staunch advocate of his work. It’s worth mentioning here that Falkner was also a contributing member of The Grays, and it was around this point in the timeline that I obtained my first copy of their singular release Ro Sham Bo. Creating a family tree based on the comings and goings of this power pop supergroup would also have some interesting results, but it would prohibitively widen the scope of this particular project. I have already dedicated a post to Ro Sham Bo that I am still quite fond of, but I think it would be irresponsible not to directly mention The Grays in any discussion related to Jellyfish and Jason Falkner. .find the fortune of mercurial at the pharmacy
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by Erica Guajardo
When a person thinks of an artist, they usually think of a struggling, starving artist. This is not the case for all. This week I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek inside the upcoming exhibition for Gallerie Noir. This particular show will feature the artistic explorations of Stevie Tate’s abstract paintings.
While in his studio, Tate gave me a preview of his exhibition “The Romance of Art and Words”. He explained that we all have a story to tell regardless whether it’s told through words or movement and colors. Tate is someone who spent seventeen years in a corporate setting, and found he no longer enjoyed his lifestyle. With much contemplation he chose to leave that lifestyle behind. Pursuing other opportunities which made him happier, he became an artist! Continue reading
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by Erica Guajardo
As a past intern and a volunteer at the Dallas Contemporary Museum, it is always interesting to see what the current exhibitions will be used as a way to enhance events! On Saturday, January 26, Artopia presented by Dallas Observer brought together some of the best culture, fashion, art, music, and food venues that Dallas has to offer. One reason that the Dallas Contemporary Museum is a great place to host this event this year is because it recently just opened their new exhibition Dzine + Los Americanos. Continue reading
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by Dr. Spin
The package arrived at just the right time. The last time I opened my mailbox before I turned in the key to the apartment office, it bore an Amazon order that included Tame Impala’s Lonerism. I deemed it auspicious: new house, new music. The first listen, however, occurred when I was on my hands and knees putting the first coat of grout sealant on between the bathroom tiles. Hardly ideal.
Despite this humble introduction, the albums hyperreal homage to psychedelia immediately grabbed my attention and has evolved into an indispensable favorite... got to the Pharmacy for more
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by Dr. Spin
Over the course of this year, my monthly roundups have evolved into those of an almost “normal” blogger. My usual modus operandi is to write about music, framing reviews on personal experience. For me, however, everyday experience is interwoven with music, so in my book, periodically taking some space to jot down some generalized thoughts from the month to go along with the playlist doesn’t seem too out of bounds. Reader response has been pretty positive on these posts, though, so I assume that most of my readers don’t mind the indulgence too much. In truth, the blog’s success over the course of this year has exceeded my expectations. Thanks for that...give thanks and alms at the pharmacy
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by Dr. Spin
Although I was not keeping close track of my favorite albums a couple of years ago, I feel pretty confident in saying that Never Better from P.O.S. was my album of the year from 2009. That was a time of incredible flux for me, when I was trying to make life decisions that I knew would have far-reaching effects. I found the realistic themes of Never Better to be particularly uplifting as I sorted through them all. I owe P.O.S. for providing some refuge during that time, so I really wanted to give We Don’t Even Live Here a fair shake…shake it up and twist the baby over at the pharmacy
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