Remember our Italian street artist friends Cane Morto? Well in addition to their new exhibit in Rome this winter, the collective just released an exciting new fanzine! It is published by Gradients Editions, produced by Gorgo and C-41 Magazine, with texts by Diego Fadda and Luca A. Caizzi; pictures by Tanguy Bombonera and layout by ZI … Continue reading
Heading to Rome this winter? Check out the new street art exhibit The Pitiless Gaze of Hysterical Realism at the The Popping Club. TUBE’s friends Cane Morto will be among the artists exhibiting. The show runs from December 11th to February 14th. THE PITILESS GAZE OF HYSTERICAL REALISM AXEL VOID BEN SLOW BEST EVER CANE MORTO DALE GRIMSHAW … Continue reading
TUBE. caught up with Sacramento mixed media artist Brandon Gastinell to learn a bit about his artistic process, his inspiration and to check out his studio. Brandon’s fresh take on pop art has us convinced that you will be seeing a whole lot more of him in the future. Plus, to top it all off he’s … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento is in the throes of a dramatic transition. With the Downtown Plaza gone and construction on the new arena underway, the city has begun work on bringing the surrounding area up to date. There is still quite a bit of work to be done, however; and as Sacramento begins its march into modernity, downtown … Continue reading
In her midtown apartment, Rosaura Unangst rolls out a sheet of white paper and paints thick, black letters in long strokes. She’s not just painting; her work goes beyond the aesthetic. Unangst, 27, is passionate about spreading the message of the benefits of creating art. “Making and creating things with your own hands is … … Continue reading
The debut album of Meatbodies is a sighing swirl of psychedelic guitars and indistinct vocals that immediately brings to mind images of sixties garage and drug trips. The self-titled album as a whole is woven of pushed back vocals, fuzzy guitars, and sound effects reminiscent of the Beatles in their LSD phase. The style is … Continue reading
Demolition of Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza became visible on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 starting at the corner of L and 6th Streets. What is now a pile of rubble will become the new home of the Sacramento Kings Arena near October 2016. A space with a viewing window for the public has been set up at … Continue reading
Sacramento now has just the spot for anyone looking for a life drawing class with some sass. Seasoned artists and novices alike are invited to indulge their creative side at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, held the second Sunday of each month at The Comedy Spot. There’s drawing, drinking and burlesque all wrapped in an inviting … Continue reading
A member of Cane Morto is out in the surprisingly warm May sunshine, painting a bereaved impressionistic face on an abandoned wall in Hackney Wick on the outskirts of London. Cane Morto is a street art collective comprised of three Italian artists who started working together as a joke in a high school math class. … Continue reading
Cat Hellxia is the kind of artist that it’s refreshing to meet – passionate about her work, aware of the world around her, and still open to what it has to offer. My research turned up a great mix of work from this artist, and actually corresponding with her revealed a genuinely enthusiastic and likeable … Continue reading
For a cursed man, Antonio Rivera isn’t doing too bad. He has an 8-month-old son, a supportive wife, and a growing apparel company with deep cultural meaning. When Rivera isn’t at his day job as a graphic designer, he creates designs for shirts and posters for his brand, Maldición. The Spanish word translates to “cursed,” … Continue reading
Jenn Ponci is a tattoo artist and long time practicing graffiti artist, is a member of the Few and Far women, a group of international traveling graffiti artists. She is what you need to be if you plan to change worlds and rattle cages without touching a bar, lock, or key. And, fortunately for me, … Continue reading
Brent Fiasco grew up a regular and suburban child. It’s hard to remember that as he lies on the floor, his face in a small pile of glass, a nervous volunteer standing on his head. He didn’t officially get into “variety entertainment” until high school when he learned to juggle while riding a unicycle, but … Continue reading
This Thursday’s Art Mix at the Crocker Museum was a bright swirl of neon colors against darkened rooms. In the lobby, there was a lightshow by John Sonderegger and Ted Ternes. It undulated overhead, complimenting the music that sang behind the murmur of the conversations of the crowd. Every hour a pair of aerialists in … Continue reading
“No Should be As Friendly As Yes” New Work by Karen Barbour Opening Reception for the artist: Friday, January 10th, 6 to 8pm “No Should Be As Friendly As Yes” An intriguing exhibition of recent paintings by Bay Area artist, Karen Barbour.Karen is a prolific painter and a devoted keeper of sketchbooks filled with the … Continue reading
Superheroes, villains, and characters of a variety of comics were all crammed into the Crocker Art Museum on November 14, 2013. They called it the Crocker-Con Art Mix and it sure was incredible. Upon walking into the museum we found a bunch of people dressed up in Cosplay. Artists had tables set up and were creating … Continue reading
At a glance, Waylon Horner’s work is a fun mass of Technicolor abstracted cartoon madness. But if you look a little closer…well let’s just say it can be a bit of a surprise. In light of his subject matter, it shouldn’t be a shocker that one of Horner’s earliest inspirations was H.R. Giger. Giger, a … Continue reading
“SEN” New work and installations by Lisa Solomon Opening reception for the artist 6 to 8pm Friday, November 15th Lisa’s art practice is a continuing investigation of gender archetypes and hybridizations, as well as an examination into her own personal history. Through obsessive repetition and re-contextualization, she takes traditional feminine handicrafts and elevates them … Continue reading
Dan Herrera is a innovative professional photographic artist. He uses a 19th century method of photography and incoprorates 21st century technology. For more information on Dan visit his website at danherrerastudio.com TUBE would like to give a big thanks to Morgan G., Cameron Carr, Austin Janovich and of course Dan Herrera. Continue reading
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