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Coppere Ford, AKA Ohbliv, Opens Debut Exhibition at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery
Richmond producer Ohbliv is known for flipping samples — but lately, he’s been flipping pages, too. Under the alias Coppere Ford, he’s traded records for X-Acto knives, crafting intricate paper collages that speak in layers. His latest exhibition opens this weekend at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery.
Reimagining BELLY: Jay Bordeaux Channels ’90s Cinema Through Brush and Canvas
Richmond artist Jay Bordeaux transforms the iconic 1998 film BELLY into a vibrant visual experience, using bold strokes and layered textures to reimagine its raw emotion and cultural impact.
Echoes of the Nile Opens at Southside Contemporary
Echoes of the Nile opened Friday—42 works by Data Oruwari channeling ancestry, spirit, and the Laws of Ma’at. On view through August at Southside Contemporary.
Global Connections RVA: Inside the Vision of Founders Isaiah King & Emmanuel Dowtin
Global Connections is more than a pop-up — it’s a cultural summit blending fashion, music, and entrepreneurship, driven by Richmond natives Isaiah King and Manny Da Barber. This is movement with intention.
Small Space. Big Hustle. Loud Style: Inside Exotic Creations Apparel
Exotic Creations isn’t just apparel — it’s Qwan's canvas for expression. From $400 hustles to bold high-fashion streetwear, his story moves to Chester with a second location you’ll want to experience for yourself.
A New Light on Public Art
Next Friday, experience The Blackwell Drip like never before as Videometry transforms it with projection mapping, animation, and community art. A free, immersive event blending technology, light, and creativity!
Rosetta on Expanding Richmond’s Arts District: It’s Time to Rethink
The discussion about Richmond’s arts scene highlights the need for broader recognition and strategic planning. Rosetta advocates for expanding the Arts District, fostering collaboration among artists, and enhancing visibility to support local talent and enrich community engagement in the arts.
S.C.A.G. Art Gallery presents “Diasporic Crossing”
Southside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the heart of Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood, is proud to announce its upcoming group exhibition, "Diasporic Crossing." This dynamic exhibition explores cultural expansion, return, homage, exchange, and connectivity through diverse works spanning multiple media.