///Interview: Mark Gergis aka Porest

Audio revisionist Mark Gergis aka Porest discusses Sublime Frequencies, Tourrorists! and other sonic morsels from a comfortable cruising altitude.

///Carl Baratta Interview

Just coming off a show @Western Exhibitions in Chicago, Ryan Christian interviews.

///Studio Visit: Faile

Out in Brooklyn, Manuel catches up with FAILE at their studios as they prepare to School London.

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Just opened Anthony Lister's work and they're fucking awesome as always. -Trippe
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///Studio Visit: Anthony Lister
The Bello seeks out and finds the infamous Mr. Lister at his new studio in Brooklyn.

///Death Sentence: Panda!
San Francisco trio prove that when pushed to the limit, any living creature will revolt.

///José Parlá Interview
Brooklyn based artist José Parlá sits down with Manuel Bello and reflects on the complexities of his journey into the world of 'Segmented Realities' and more.

///The Dodos Interview
Our music editor, Chris Rolls, catches this 3 piece band before they head off for more world touring.

///Ryan Wallace Interview
Been a fan of this RISD graduate and now NYC resident for some time. He was in SF last week and we got to ask him a couple questions.

///Damon Soule Interview
We've known this Portland based artist for years, back when he lived in SF. Well, he's got a show at the NYC based Joshua Liner opening Oct 11th. Manuel Bello interviews.

///Joshua Petker Interview
It's not all about the girls. This LA based artist's solo show opens Oct 4th @Corey Helford.

///Henry Lewis Interview
This SF based painter and tattoo artist has a show coming up @111 Minna on Oct 2nd.

///Interview with Matt Wolf
Director of Wild Combination, a documentary on the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. It screens Monday 9/22 @Mezzanine.
///Eric Joyner Interview
We preview some of his newest works he's showing @Corey Helford in LA opening Sept 6th.

///Josh Mannis Interview
Ryan interviews this recent LA resident and video artist who'll be showing @FFDG Oct 3 for "West, Wester, Westest".

///Chris Ryniak Interview
Artist Jeff Soto interviews this Cleveland based painter and sculptor/ a graduate and former instructor of the Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida.

///Buff Monster Interview
This LA based street artist is about to open his second solo show at the LA based Corey Helford August 23rd. We got a chance to ask him about his work, what it's like to date a porn star, and about his process for creating new work.

///Dennis McNett Interview
Andreas interviews this Pratt printmaking teacher whose contrasty harsh wood block print work has been featured on such things as Antihero boards, Vans shoes, and in Jeffrey Deitch's Art Parade.

///Matthew Palladino Interview
We're pretty excited about this young SF artist. We're pretty sure you will be too.

///Studio Visit: Shawn Barber & Henry Lewis
A look inside their studio as Shawn prepared for his solo show which opens in LA @Billy Shire on July 19th.

///Evan Gruzis Interview
Kathy Grayson speaks with this NYC based artist who's preparing for a solo show @Deitch opening October '08.

///Paul Urich Interview
The very first artist ever added to Fecal Face over 8 years ago. We revisit this SF based artist.

///Adam Scott Interview
A fucking megalon painter from Kavi Gupta's (Chicago) already very handsome roster. Go see one in person and then make your uncle (or whoever buy it). Ok. Go!

///Tom Long Interview
It took Ryan some time to track down this Brooklyn based artist who creates ultra microscopic, insanely beautiful, and intricate gouache paintings on paper.

///Gary Baseman Interview
Gary lives in LA. He's preparing for a show in Barcelona on July 3rd and a new book out through Lasp Gasp. He's also won 3 Emmy's for a cartoon he created for Disney a few years back. He's Gary Baseman and he's here.

///Ryan McLennan Interview
This Virgina based artist just wrapped up a show @Kinsey/DesForges in LA... Dave Kinsey interviews.

///D*Face Interview
Taking his 80s skate influences, combined with wicked bold character illustration and plenty of clever punk rock irony D*Face has developed an artist style and street art system that is all his own.

///Alexis Mackenzie Interview
Equipped with pointy scissors, an archival glue stick and a keen sense of the beautiful and bizarre Alexis Mackenzie is part artist, part treasure hunter and a one woman confetti factory.

///Christopher Norris/Steak Mtn. Interview
A self professed "dried out, bespectacled art nerd in a massive drawing, painting and designing ocean of dried out, bespectacled art nerds."

///Scott Anderson Interview
"There is too much bad painting being made as it is, so if you don't feel like you NEED it then please don't bother." This Chicago based painter discusses his work and the state of painting.

///Blek Le Rat Interview
This legendary street artist who influenced artists like Banksy has a show opening at Subliminal Projects in LA April 5th. Our NYC correspondent, Manuel Bello interviews.

///Frank Magnotta Interview
This guy has not only rocked America's finest galleries from P.S.1 to Cohan and Leslie, and all over Chicago. He has also landed himself in the freshest art book to date (in my opinion) Vitamin D and even better, he is currently working on his best drawing ever.

///Health Interview
Ryan asks them about Zoothorns, brushing elbows with the superstars, and how it feels to create while performing nightly screaming, drum murdering sets of awesome for today's youth.

///Studio Visit: Grayson & Griffin
Jesse visits the NYC studio of Kathy Grayson (painter & Deitch gallery director) and ex SF photographer, Patrick Griffin.

///Ben Woodward Interview
This Philly based artist and Space 1026 founder just opened a new show in LA @The Carmichael Gallery.

///Daniel Tierney Interview
A dark place where neon fires light the walls... It's where you'd go if you could be everywhere at once. This SFAI and Oakland artist explains.

///Mike Rea Interview
Chicago based artist who crafts some amazing works out of wood.

///The Day That No Birds Sang
NYC based photojournalist, Lyle Owerko, was one of the first photographers to the World Trade Centers on September 11th and captured some disturbingly intense photographs, one of which ended up on the cover of Time Magazine. These are his words and images of that horrible day.

///Amy Stein Interview
Named as one of the top 15 emerging photographers in USA, this NYC based artist opens a show this Saturday, the 16th, at Paul Kopeikin Gallery in Los Angeles.

///Maya Hayuk Interview
We interview up this Fecal favorite as she prepares for a group show with Kyle Ranson, Chris Duncan, and others that she curated in Brussels @Alice Gallery.

///Alex Lukas Interview
This RISD graduate and one time Andrew Schoultz assistant and Cantab Publishing founder has settled in Philly working on his art 12 hours a day @Space 1026.

///Geoffrey Todd Smith Interview
Dubbed one of Chicago's most collectible artists, and being exhibited all over the place, Geoffrey Todd Smith is shaping up to be one of Chicago's most promising artists.

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Michael Sieben & Cody Hudson Interview
This is a great one where we talk art, design, music, film, BBQ, etc whilst enjoying a few suds.

Jeremy Fish's Mix
This Fecal Pal adds his mix heavy on Hip Hop- Aesop.

Paul Urich's Mix
Warning: lots of country, but don't worry, it's some southern good stuff.

Paul Urich Interview
This SF based artist and first artist ever featured on Fecal Face back in 2000 speaks of his art, the Nike he designed, and answers your questions. 12/19/07

Rich Jacobs & Tim Kerr
Austin Texas artist & music legend Tim Kerr (The Big Boys, Poison 13, Now Time Delegation), and recent SF transplant, curatorial heavy hitter (MOVE), and artist, Rich Jacobs... Andrew Scott interviews including two songs played live by Rich and Tim. Recorded 12/6/07

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N&P: Retinal Webcams
He's alive with Nikki McClure art shows, a grip of hot dogs and heads to Oakland for the Budget Rock Festival @The Stork Club.
Short Film: Cecil
An excellent short film from Terri Timely.
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One of the largest private collections of phones and all that's phone.
High 5s: Cheap Wine
You take drugs, Danny?... Every day... Good. Then what's your problem?... I don't know.
Free Fridayz: Mode of Transportation
Got some good entries this week... Next week's theme: Fighting.
Tracks In The Snow
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Ponytail Interview
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I don't brush my teeth with anything but Tom's. Shit's gross.
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I done got myself married in front of friends and family.
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Sighn & Trevor Reese head over to Philly for their two person show.
Free Fridayz: Dirty Ass Pigeons
Mangled legs, oiled feathers, eating garbage, shitting at will... Get 'em, fellas!
London: Fall Preview
The Tate, Anthony Lister, WK Interact, Collision, Lazarides, and more... David Shillinglaw brings it.
Music: Record-mendations
The new Calexico album "Carried To Dust" - Justice @The Treasure Island Music Festival - Young Jeezy "The Recession".
Free Fridayz: The South
Be sure to get your drawing in for next week's theme: Nasty Pigeons
Jeff Soto: Babytattooville 2008
It's sort of like "hang out with artists and get art merchandise" in Riverside, CA.
High5s: Bachelor Weekend
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Free Fridayz: Magazine Covers
This week's prize is a good one.
Mini Interview: Henry Gunderson
Really great work from this Bay Area 17 year old just entering San Francisco Art Institute.
Keith Shore in Sweden
Keith blogs up his trip for a show @KRETS.
Free Fridayz: Marriage
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Michael Sieben details a 3 week silk screen project at The Decoder Ring Design Concern in Austin.
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All kinds of stuff for your eyes and stomach bits. The beach, music, & art around SF.
Mini Interview: Alexander Martinez
Nicholas Venaglia interviews up this photographer who's showing this Thursday @Hamburger Eyes here in SF.
Free Fridayz: Iraq
You know that one place we invaded something like 5 years ago?!
Kelsey Brookes in El Salvador
In search of less crowded waves and to get away for a bit, artist Kelsey Brookes heads south.
Mondays: The Art Season Begins
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