Street Dreams Urban Art Festival

by Peter Drew  I feel a little guilty for helping to unearth the underground gem that is Format Fest because it’s wonderful witnessing the growth of something new with all its youthful charm. Wider attention might change all that. But Format is all about participation and community growth, so it’s with feigned resignation that I’m now sending you this ticket; o... More >>

When Art Is Illegal (Or Not)

By Jaclyn Arndt Graffiti-To-Gallery A household name. That’s what Banksy is. Not since Thomas Pynchon has a more unwilling man been more sought after. And while Pynchon is a lauded literary genius, he couldn’t feasibly be considered a household name. Banksy, on the other hand, is decidedly so. With the great success of the Oscar-nominated documentary Exit Through th... More >>