things that mice have eaten off of my desk

Like a lot of people who spent thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars learning how to be an artist (!), I work in an art gallery. And like most people who work in art galleries, I have to deal with your typical art gallery problems: The septic pump overflowing and flooding the basement with poop water, piles of artwork falling on top of people, no AC in the summer and no heat in the winter, and of course, the mice infestations.  Continue reading

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submission spotlight: benjamin howard

Benjamin Howard - Social Unrest

In his words, Ben Howard creates “paintings and drawings in a wide array of media and subject matter. Often large scale compositions that explore the sometimes over-sensory experience of walking down a city street infused with narrative derived from lucid imagination,” and we totally get that.  Continue reading

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dirt is dirt exhibition a huge success

We’d like to thank everyone who came out to support us at the opening of our very first exhibition Friday night. The turnout was absolutely amazing. Plenty of beer and wine (and a sculpture) were drank and the people came out in droves. Thank you everyone!  Continue reading

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Preview: Chloe Pascal Crawford

You may or may not have heard, but we’re currently showing out very first exhibition, from now until January 21 at Paradigm Gallery and Studio in Philadelphia. Leading up to our opening reception on January 13, we’re offering previews of all of the exhibitions artists. 

Chloe Pascal Crawford creates sculptural objects, paintings and collage pieces that I’m doing a disservice to by not speaking about at length.  Continue reading

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Preview: Kevin McCullough

You may or may not have heard, but we’re putting on probably the best art show ever, and it opens TODAY, December 31 at Paradigm Gallery and Studio in Philadelphia. Leading up to our opening reception on January 13, we’re offering previews of all of the exhibitions artists. Next is Kevin McCullough.

Kevin McCullough a tough one to pin down. His photographs and sculptures are uncannily beautiful, despite their often vacuous subject matter.  Continue reading

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Preview: Aylor Brown

You may or may not have heard, but we’re putting on probably the best art show ever, and it opens December 31 at Paradigm Gallery and Studio in Philadelphia. Leading up to our opening reception on January 13, we’re offering previews of all of the exhibitions artists. First up is Aylor Brown.

Aylor Brown of Absolute Classic Masterpieces creates beautiful, and functional, hand-made objects for everyday use. Most items are leather and cater to the smokeable leaf enthusiast. Regardless of whether or not you partake, these timeless objects are available for purchase on their website, and are sure to make you look (and feel) sharp.

Watch for a full interview coming in 2012.

Photos (Carlos Avendaño / JF and Son) courtesy www.absoluteclassicmasterpieces.us

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dirt is dirt presents…

dirt is dirt is proud to present it’s very first exhibition of curated work December 31 – January 22 at Paradigm Gallery and Studio, 2020 South Street in Philadelphia PA. A special reception with the artists will be held on January 13 from 6 – 10 pm at Paradigm.

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sicks pack #2

sicks pack

 

Beers that I have drunk in the past month by Dan Haddigan  Continue reading

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you know you’ve made it when grid magazine rips off your shit i guess

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laurel patterson

"Charlotte"

Our latest featured artist is Philadelphia sculptor Laurel Patterson.  Her work spans from agrestic to industrial, sometimes spanning the gap between the two. Her use of common materials simultaneously connects her viewers to the work and creates distance between the two – it’s familiar, but rarely familiar enough to solicit an emotional response. Kevin caught up with her to ask a few questions. Continue reading

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