///Henry Lewis Interview
 This SF based painter and tattoo artist has a show coming up @111 Minna on Oct 2nd.
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///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.
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///Eric Joyner Interview
 We preview some of his newest works he's showing @Corey Helford in LA opening Sept 6th.
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///Josh Mannis Interview
 Ryan interviews this recent LA resident and video artist who'll be showing @FFDG Oct 3 for "West, Wester, Westest".
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///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.
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///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.
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///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.
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///Matthew Palladino Interview
 We're pretty excited about this young SF artist. We're pretty sure you will be too.
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///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.
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///Evan Gruzis Interview
 Kathy Grayson speaks with this NYC based artist who's preparing for a solo show @Deitch opening October '08.
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///Paul Urich Interview
 The very first artist ever added to Fecal Face over 8 years ago. We revisit this SF based artist.
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///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!
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///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.
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///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.
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///Ryan McLennan Interview
 This Virgina based artist just wrapped up a show @Kinsey/DesForges in LA... Dave Kinsey interviews.
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///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.
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///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.
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///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."
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///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.
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///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.
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///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.
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///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.
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///Studio Visit: Grayson & Griffin
 Jesse visits the NYC studio of Kathy Grayson (painter & Deitch gallery director) and ex SF photographer, Patrick Griffin.
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///Ben Woodward Interview
 This Philly based artist and Space 1026 founder just opened a new show in LA @The Carmichael Gallery.
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///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.
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///Mike Rea Interview
 Chicago based artist who crafts some amazing works out of wood.
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///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.
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///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.
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///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.
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///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.
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///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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///Ian Francis Interview
 This England based artist had his first U.S. solo show @BLK/MRKT in 2007 and sold it out. We've been meaning to interview him for awhile.
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///Bjorn Copeland Interview
 This NYC based artist is part of the 3 piece Black Dice and is showing this spring at Jack Hanley's NYC gallery.
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///Eric White Interview
 Manuel talks with Eric about his new work, why he hasn't shown in awhile and how he ended up at David and Patricia Arquette's house for dinner plus more.
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///Mark Mothersbaugh Interview
 The front man for Devo speaks on art, selling out to Swiffer, working with Wes Anderson, and everything Devo from its beginnings to the possibility of a Devo movie?! Andreas sits down with him in LA for this incredible and meaty interview.
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///Studio Visit: Lee, Barneclo, Plock, Tunstall
 First to David Choong Lee & Brian Barneclo's studio and then to Ferris Plock & Kelly Tunstall's where they prepare for a show @Stussy.
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///Ala Ebtekar Interview
 An in depth fascinating interview with this Berkeley based artist who just had a solo show up @Gallery Paule Anglim. Interview by KQED's Cynthia Houng.
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///How to Print B&W Photos
 Our friend from the epic photo magazine Hamburger Eyes, Ray Potes, gives you a detailed step by step.
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///Marci Washington Interview
 Graduate student @CCA Oakland and soon to be featured in New American Paintings, this 27 year old painter is one of our favorites.
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///Greg Simkins Interview
 This graffiti artist recently turned pop surrealism painter just sold out a huge solo show in LA.
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Keith Shore in Sweden
 Keith blogs up his trip for a show @KRETS.
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Free Fridayz: Marriage
 First comes love then comes...
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Free Fridayz: Politics
 There are two guys running to an office. Who the hell runs to an office?! Take a cab.
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Sieben in September
 Michael Sieben details a 3 week silk screen project at The Decoder Ring Design Concern in Austin.
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High 5s: The Sailing Bachelor
 All kinds of stuff for your eyes and stomach bits. The beach, music, & art around SF.
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Mini Interview: Alexander Martinez
 Nicholas Venaglia interviews up this photographer who's showing this Thursday @Hamburger Eyes here in SF.
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Free Fridayz: Iraq
 You know that one place we invaded something like 5 years ago?!
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Kelsey Brookes in El Salvador
 In search of less crowded waves and to get away for a bit, artist Kelsey Brookes heads south.
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Mondays: The Art Season Begins
 We preview some shows opening this week: Andrew Schoultz, Fifty24SF, Jack Hanley, Hilary Pecis, and Tahiti Pehrson and Serena Cole @111 Minna w/ a quick stop at kink.com
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N&P: August Roundup
 I'm gonna say that mid-August started out a little strange, not crazy strange, but a little off nonetheless.
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Free Fridayz: Switch-Blades
 Next week's theme: Iraq
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ClipODay: Bruno 9LI
 A short documentary on this great Brazilian artist whose work is currently showing at the San Jose based Anno Domini.
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High 5s: Chicken Head
 If you spent as much time working as you spent on the phone.
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Jeff Soto: End of Summer
 Bloggin' up some bugs and a preview of Ray Caesar's new book.
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Free Fridayz: My Favorite Thing(s)
 Don't forget to get your drawing in for next week for the theme: Switch Blades!
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ClipODay: America is Fucked
 Or should say "Why" America is Fucked from the Draplin Project by Jess Gibson.
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Way Too Many Drummers
 FF intern and rocker from the band NRSZ, Gabe blogs up some of his musical happenings about town.
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Mini Interview: Stephanie Diani
 A new definition to the words meat head.
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Mini Interview: Steve Kim
 An LA based painter and MFA student from Claremont Graduate University.
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Free Fridayz: Space Case
 I know you are but what am I?
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High 5s: A Three Hour Tour
 What happens when the winds are 40 plus knots and you can't get home.
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California Academy of Sciences
 Jesse got a behind the scenes tour of the new California Academy of Sciences building before it opens Sept 27th.
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High 5s: Summer on the Sea
 When not arting about town, I spend my time drinking with friends on the water.
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In Progress: Mike Shine
 Mike Shine was in Fecal Face Dot Gallery last night covering the place in paint as he prepares for his show that opens Friday, August 8th (6-9pm)
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Mini Interview: Nicholas Venaglia
 A long time Fecal Pal and a good artist to boot.
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N&P: They Killed Lou Reed
 Motorcycle down, Pistols, Nate Denver's Neck, Tara Jane O'Neil with lots of video clips of good musica.
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Mini Interview: Anthony Wislar
 "I'm a high school art teacher. I recommend this job to artists who want to have some money, long vacation time, and to do socially positive work..."
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Free Fridayz: Rollin'
 Every week there's a theme. You draw based on that theme and the winner gets free stuff. Easy as pie eating... Eat your pie.
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Mini Interview: James Martin
 The black Presidents.
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Jeff Soto: Comicon 2008 Recap
 Comics seemed to be an afterthought which is sorta sad. But anyways, Jeff took some photos, saw some old friends and made some new ones. Here are some shots...
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Mondays: Mike Shine & Briones
 Check out Mike's work and his amazing beach front art shack.
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Free Fridayz: Tattoos
 The funny thing about tattoos is that they don't come off... That creeps me out.
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Mini Interview: Duane Hosein
 We haven't done a mini interview in awhile. Let's see what this Florida based artist is all about.
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High 5s: Biscuit
 I've never been a fan of deers' toes as they normally make poor hats.
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Behind the Scenes w/Sieben & Friends
 A look at the filming of Sieben's awesome new short film complete with video clips by Wolfe.
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Jeff Soto: The Mailbox Explosion
 Jeff updated the ol' blog, mailbox blown up (sorta), printmaking, Sea Shepherd show, etc...
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Singularities: Exploitation Cinema
 Singularities is a new blog by Caitlin Denny hoping to start a new trend in discussing film with enthusiasm. She'll be doing interviews with filmmakers, reviews of screenings and films, listing upcoming events film related, and letting you know about some interesting findings of hers.
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Mondays: Schoultz, Pecis, Greenwalt
 Away from the office we visit the studio of Andrew Schoultz. See the work of Scott Greenwalt @Hotel Biron and more.
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N&P: The Great American Spirit Sizzler
 What's been going on with the Shopkeep?
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Jonathan Viner Studio Visit
 Manuel heads over to Brooklyn for a look-see.
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Mini Interview: Ryan Christian
 He's our Chicago correspondent. He's curating a show at our gallery. Let's see if the kid can draw.
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