Background Noise, Vol 126: Jon Huck
March 26, 2025
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I’ve followed the art of Jon Huck for a few years now, after discovering it via my Art Openings LA Instagram account. I believe he
Jim Jarmusch Unveils Surreal Skateboard Art Series With Exclusive Short Film
March 21, 2025
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Legendary filmmaker and visual artist Jim Jarmusch has teamed up with THE SKATEROOM for a time-limited skate art collection featuring his rare black-and-white photography series
Rediscovered Gem: Mike Kelley’s 2010 ‘What’s in My Bag?’ for Amoeba Music
December 16, 2024
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I’ve been a fan of Mike Kelley for years, starting with his now-iconic visuals for Sonic Youth‘s 1992 record, Dirty. I’ve managed to see multiple
Background Noise, Vol 25: Meegan Barnes
November 19, 2024
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Meegan Barnes is a Los Angeles-based ceramic artist and painter who showcases the city’s popular landmarks in her sculptures. Iconic music venues like The Troubadour,
Background Noise, Vol 124: Casey Kauffmann
October 12, 2024
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Casey Kauffmann is a versatile artist whose work explores the intersections of self-representation, femininity, and social media in the digital age. As a lecturer at
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone’s Poor Things Photo Book Features Unseen Imagery and Fold-Out Surprises
September 2, 2024
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“Dear God, the Parthenon is Still Broken: A Photographic Journey” is a fascinating exploration of the surreal world behind the film Poor Things, brought to
Background Noise, Volume 123: Wayne White
May 25, 2024
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Wayne White‘s a true artistic chameleon, blending humor, pop culture, and Southern charm in his work. His most iconic creations are his “word paintings” –
Background Noise, Volume 122: Narsiso Martinez
May 7, 2024
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Narsiso Martinez uses his vivid art to spotlight the daily lives and efforts of farmworkers across the United States. Born in 1977 in Oaxaca, Mexico,
UGSMAG Is the Must-Have Zine for Underground Hip Hop Aficionados
April 11, 2024
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Artist David Jaguttis over at UGSMAG has been running his underground hip hop-focused website for over 20 years now. Not too long ago, he decided
Background Noise, Volume 121: Dave Kloc
March 24, 2024
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The first time I met Dave Kloc, I had no idea he was an artist. We just started chatting about his obsession with the 1998
