I was first introduced into the wonderful world of nail art last Halloween.I was going as “Bling Bling” and my good friend Lupine suggested I get some blingin’ nails to heighten my awe-inspiring costume. Lupine then changed my life forever: She directed me to her nail lady, Miss Tracey, owner of Un-4-gettable Nails. And I […]
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THURSDAY, March 27 SPRING BREAK–Wanna experience the fun of Spring Break without those vomiting frat boys? There are TWO fun choices this evening. First up, the Bhangra Spring Break Party featuring the Southeast Asian stylings of DJ Ras and Dunkin as they spin the latest Bhangra, Hindi, and hiphop remixes. Too “foreign”? Then bring the […]
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Tom Friedman
Tom Friedman Dennis Cooper, Bruce Hainley, Adrian Searle (Phaidon Press) O n the event of Tony Tasset’s current exhibition at PICA, I thought it might be appropriate to look at the work of one of Tasset’s former students from the Art Institute of Chicago: Tom Friedman. Phaidon Press has included Friedman in its exemplary series […]
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THURSDAY, March 20 SHORTIES–Forget oppressive video stores that now require you submit to the American excess of credit cards! There is good still left in the world, often coming in the salve of film shorts (better than life, and quicker). Tonight, sample the wares of four filmmakers, including Larry Johnson’s surreal trio, three possible scenes. […]
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bud, bob, and babes Renowned for curating the Donut Shop series, Cris Moss now presents his own work, a pair of digital videos cast simultaneously on respective walls. Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 207 SW Pine St, 224-0521, Through Mar 29 The Wall Splotch Series Troy Klebey has photographed random walls at various angles and under various […]
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Joseph Cornell Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, 226-2811 Should anyone dare to brave the Paris to Portland mob at the Portland Art Museum, they might find a miniature exhibition of newly acquired works by Joseph Cornell tucked in a small nook by the gift shop. Cornell is, of course, the King of Surrealist Collage, […]
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THURSDAY, March 13 RAP–It’s been two years since Sole’s last release. But now, he’s back with a new album called Selling Live Water, and it’s dope. With dramatic production, hoarse rapping, and tight flow, Sole stirs the underworld on the album, and, hopefully, live. KS w/Grand Buffet, Illaj Meow Meow; 527 SE Pine, 230-2111, 9 […]
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Bridge [030306] An exciting mixed-media (projections/sculpture/painting) exploration of sex, law, violence, and religion with one of those dazzlingly pretentious titles that can only be found in the world of visual arts. Genuine Imitation Gallery, 328 NW Broadway #116, 234-3760, Through Mar 31 Delinquent Subculture Aimee Wilson’s 17-panel series of acrylic/epoxy resin on canvas is a […]
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I’ve Got an Answer/ I’ve Got an Anthem Red76 at Laurelhurst Theater, 2735 E. Burnside, 232-5511, 8 pm, $6 Does anybody remember that notion of the artist as a lone man (never a woman in this case) of passion and letters, his back turned to bourgeois society, working through his tormented genius to produce objects […]
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First Thursday
First Thursday Preview The robins are chirping, the taxman is lurking, Girl Scout cookies have arrived, and it’s First Thursday once again. Let’s peek into the old visual arts mailbag and see what March has in store. It looks like a good month to be a fan of photography, with some of the old guard […]
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THURSDAY, March 6 QUEERS–Love to dance… even on a weeknight when you’re not hopped up on E? Love to be queer or be near the queer? Does this describe you: “I love to shake my groove thing to hits from the ’80s, hiphop, breakbeats, ska, riot grrrl, and even international grooves!” Well get down to […]
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Aimee Wilson Delinquent Subculture; works we can all relate to. Unless we are THE MAN. Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside, Through March Confluence w/Obelus, DJ Tattertodd Some of Portland’s talented tattoo artists–representing Temple, Tiger Liley, Atomic, Odd Ball, and Atlas tattoos–showcase their work as artists 4 life. Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark Heinrich Harrer, Phil Borges, Danny […]