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Upper Playground Releases Volume II: 10 Years of Artistic Endeavors

Upper Playground always has these great free catalogs in their shops that are cut more like paperback novels than anything Lillian Vernon.  I’ve been saving them because it’s handy to have the artist bios/statements and view each designer’s range and watch how they (and the company) have evolved. To commemorate its upcoming 10-Year Anniversary, Upper [...]

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New Book From Basco

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwbkPx4CJBk] Chilean-born street and fine artist Basco has just released a new book titled Donde Esta Mi Corazon? (which translates to “Where is My Heart?” The 96-page hardcover book is a collection of collages, drawings and murals with guest appearances from Herbert Baglione, Agotok, Os Gemeos, Paloma, Nunca, Vitche, and others. Basco captures the heart of [...]

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Sacramento Puts the “Art” in Party. Pt. 2: Basco, Cinder, Nic Caesar and Ceramic Panties

Who knew our state capital could throw such a massive art block party? And what exactly is 2nd Saturdays? Every month, galleries in Sacramento stay open for an art walk late into the evening, transforming the city streets into Sacramento’s largest art event. Second Saturday is a night to wander about, visit galleries and have [...]

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