A series about memory and how one develops a sense of place by photographer Colton Rothwell. Born and raised in small towns in the Western United States, Rothwell examines his own memories and queer identity and their relationship to the cultural and physical landscapes of his youth: “I was raised for the most part in a town of 700 people […]
September 17, 2023 Artists, BSA Images Of The Week Welcome to BSA Images of the Week! This week, we found ourselves amidst the vibrant energy of Los Angeles, uncovering hidden gems and reconnecting with old friends. One highlight was a visit to Roger Gastman’s dynamic ‘Beyond the Streets’ gallery, which celebrated its first year with a captivating show featuring Tim […]
A selection of images from a project called “OWL, FOX, HEDGEHOG, DEER” by photographer Jaka Teršek. All of the photographs in the series were made in a small town in Slovenia where Teršek grew up. In addition to revisiting these places, Teršek is photographing and writing about local myths, folklore, people and places that have shaped the identity of the […]
The vibrant margins of cities around the globe have long echoed with the silent yet visually boisterous language of graffiti. For artists and graffiti writers, these urban practices and canvases are sacred, bound by several unspoken codes that regulate the street, and may vary somewhat from country to country, city to city. One that is universal: you do not “go […]
For our regular art and photo spotlights, we’ve always asked to see a body of work—multiple images—either a series or a cohesive selection of images. This is still the case for our spotlights, but we’ve realised this approach can be limiting when people don’t have enough work that’s ready to share. So for this open call, we’re allowing single-image submissions. […]
A selection of images by photographer William Mark Sommer (previously featured here). Having grown up in the small town of Loomis, California, Sommer has a deep appreciation for overlooked or forgotten places and the complexities of American life. His artistic practice often engages in themes of human nature, preservation, empathy, and time. “Black Thumb” is a series documenting the daily […]
A great project has just emerged from the collaboration between Urban Nation Museum and the dynamic Berlin-based street art duo Various and Gould. This new addition to the ONE WALL series has been expertly curated by Michelle C. Houston, with valuable production support from YAP. The project bears the name ‘We all belong to this community’ (Wir alle hier gehören […]
Los Angeles-based artist David Emanuel Mordechai Torres, better known as RABI, has a new show opening at the new Urban Nation Museum Satellite Gallery, in Neukölln, during Berlin Art Week. “_gen+esc” is a series of short art films featuring contemporary artists discussing their work and their relationship to theme of escapism. The interviewees each wear a green suit which RABI […]
A selection of work from Toronto-based illustrator and painter Holly Stapleton. Bathed in golden hour light, Stapleton is interested in themes of selfhood, relationships, and nostalgia. She works primarily as an editorial illustrator for clients such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. Her personal paintings, usually done in oil and gouache, often explore the personification of textiles […]
September 10, 2023 Artists, BSA Images Of The Week Welcome to BSA Images of the Week! This week we see a few new walls in New York mixed with images from Stavanger and Utsira, Norway that we caught a few weeks ago. Speaking of Stavanger, last night we had a Nuart reunion of sorts in New York as we saw […]