READ: “What is Peace” by Ladon Alex Ladon Alex, shot by Dioni Rodriguez for Downtown 500. The following piece was written by artist Ladon Alex for Downtown 500. “What is peace? I don’t really know. At least, I couldn’t tell you. I could show you, though. Show you how my eyes glaze over when this […]

Artist Sarahlaine Calva Helps Install Shepard Fairey’s New Civil Rights Mural Calva working on the mural’s application. Photograph by Joshua Steadman (@steadyfilm). Last week, visual artist Sarahlaine Calva, who we interviewed back in May, helped install a mural by Shepard Fairey in downtown Raleigh. Fairey, better known as OBEY GIANT, created the mural in response […]

RED BULL ARTS LAUNCHES MICROGRANT PROGRAM, GIVING OUT $1,000 GRANTS Red Bull Arts is looking for artists to recieve grants for direct funding as a part of their expanded “Microgrant Program.” The program, which is usually exclusive to Detroit, has been expanded nationally “in response to the current socio-political climate” (Red Bull Arts). They will […]

A Letter From Anthony Sims Pt. 2 Last year, Anthony Sims shared a letter through our site that highlighted his experiences as an artist during that time. Today, he returns with a follow-up letter that details what he has accomplished since then. “Measure your own success by the insight and wisdom your failure brings you.”  […]

Kodone Teams Up With Half-Evil for “KODON333” Collection Hot new clothing brand Half-Evil has recruited artist Kodone for their latest collection. The “KODON333” collection will be available tomorrow July 18th on Half-Evil’s website at 3:30pm central time. The drop will include graphic tees, hoodies, plush toys, rugs, blankets, and prints all designed in collaboration with […]

Song Premiere: “Tinto De Verano” by Noah Fence Photograph by Santi Costa Peuser. Graphics by Adam Yarsinsky. Today we are happy to premiere a new song by new music duo Noah Fence. Composed of Pablo Narea and Vera Kurnev, Noah Fence’s sound is “founded on Pablo’s tropical and classic rock-inspired guitar riffs and Vera’s jazzy […]