Artist Jason Hanson recently installed three large-scale paintings in Nebula – one at the top of the back stairs from the loading dock and two at the bottom of the front stairs to the basement. His work is big, bold, colorful, and offers a portal to wholeness, shining light on sex, sex workers, kink, trans people, and artists who’ve been pushed to the edges of society.
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Counterpublic
By now, you’ve probably noticed new art installations along Cherokee Street and inside some of your favorite shops and restaurants. Those pieces are a part of Counterpublic, a triennial public art exhibition presented by The Luminary. Counterpublic will run through July 13th in over 20 venues in and around Cherokee Street. Counterpublic aims to animate […]
Neighborhood Profile: Lo-Fi Cherokee
What started as a somewhat secret event of filming live music performances over the course of a day 7 years ago, has turned into one of Cherokee Street’s most cherished events. Lo-Fi Cherokee is back again this year to make 19 music videos featuring some of St. Louis’ top local talent as they play in […]
Get to Know Mural Artist Christopher Burch
Nebula is home to some amazing art by local artists and we’re excited to add Christopher Burch to that list! Here’s a little info on the artist who is crafting our latest addition. Christopher Burch is currently working on a mural piece in the first-floor lobby of Nebula; which you may have caught him working […]
Q&A with Jason Spencer a.k.a. Killer Napkins
Today, we discuss with an influential community member, Jason Spencer a.k.a. Killer Napkins. Jason started out drawing creepy monsters as a kid and now has an expansive array of artwork throughout the St. Louis area. As an illustrator, designer, and painter he works with a massive imagination and skillset — depicting epic scenes of illustration […]
Neighborhood Profile: Cherokee Street Gallery
This Friday, June 29th Cherokee Street will experience, Cherokee Street Gallery’s inaugural art opening, “Messages from Mercury” from 6pm to 10pm. The show will feature artwork by the gallery’s founder, Benjamin Lowder. “It’s a continuing series where I’m using reclaimed materials and vintage metal signage to deconstruct the messages that were there originally in advertising,” […]
Neighborhood Highlight: “Public Relations” Group Show @ 2600 Cherokee
Three artists affiliated with Cherokee’s beloved wine-and-pizza spot, Yaqui’s, will be combining talents for a group show entitled “Public Relations.” The event’s set for Saturday, February 18, running from 6-10 p.m. at 2600 Cherokee; a post-reception gathering will move just down the street, to the block’s newest bar (and burger spot), The B-Side. Taking part […]