Amadeus Magazine

Grapejuice: Patricia Renee’ Thomas Investigates the Preparations of Being a “Presentable” Black Woman

Alex KhatchadourianMarch 11, 2020

In her brand new show, Grapejuice, Patricia Renee' Thomas is fascinated by the preparations of being a “presentable” black woman, and how doing hair is a universal experience of black female performance.

Existence and Resistance: Photographer Felix Quintana Chronicles the Beautiful LA Urban Landscape

Alex KhatchadourianFebruary 25, 2020

Photographer and multidisciplinary artist, Felix Quintana, captures the Angeleno spirit with genuine honesty in his series of cyanotype prints entitled 'Los Angeles Blueprints' — at the root of the series lies two of Quintana's creative practices, photography and drawing.

Cody Hudson Creates Abstract Compositions that Emphasize the Importance of the Human Touch

Shawn GhassemitariFebruary 21, 2020

Chicago-based artist Cody Hudson creates works with abstract shapes and compositions that provide a refreshing human touch in our increasingly digital world.

Pictures, Poems, Paintings: A Conversation With Kohshin Finley

Shawn GhassemitariFebruary 3, 2020

Kohshin Finley's paintings reflect the power of the ever-changing landscape that has come to typify LA and the everyday people shaping this city.

Chosen Loneliness: Jess Valice’s Paintings Reveal the Solitary Side of the “Rambling Man”

Alex KhatchadourianJanuary 22, 2020

Whether it's an even-tempered woman in all-black behind the wheel of a car, or an equally composed woman sitting in a horse-shaped pool floaty wielding a Super Soaker, Valice's subject matter bounces between reality and one she has imagined.

Ritual and Identity: Ari Bird’s Work Engages These Themes In Airy, Dream-like Hues

Abby RingiewiczJanuary 15, 2020

Through scale and interactivity, exaggeration and cooperation, Ari Bird’s work engages themes of communication, ritual and identity, and beautifully so in airy, dream-like hues.

Artist Nathaniel Russell is The Much-Needed Voice in our Ear Whispering That All is Not Lost

Alex KhatchadourianDecember 27, 2019

With so many distressing circumstances in the world, Nathaniel Russell’s work is the much-needed voice in our ear whispering that all is not lost.

Miyako Bellizzi: A Mix of High and Low Street Culture, Asian Heritage, and Tomboy-in-a-Zoot-Suit Chic

Kelly ShanahanDecember 23, 2019

Miyako Bellizzi is a force to be reckoned with. She dips into it all: Styling major artists, executing breathtaking fashion campaigns, designing sick jewelry, and recently, diving head-first into Costume Design.

Haley Heynderickx Reveals New Tunes to Eager Fans at the Sultan Room

Niko Van EimerenDecember 20, 2019

The attention Heynderickx gives to every line and every pluck of her guitar string serves as a good reminder to slow down.

Bijan Berahimi: The Creative Jack of All Trades (And Master of All)

C.W. MossDecember 16, 2019

Bijan Berahimi has a curious way about him with obvious joy, general aloofness and a peculiar yet friendly demeanor.

Inside Chicago-Based Yvette Mayorga’s Dreamy, Frosted, Rococo World

William CamargoDecember 10, 2019

Chicago-based artist, Yvette Mayorga's dreamy, liminal, rococo work needs to be smelled; it needs to consume you to feel a real connection.

Devendra Banhart Delivers a Warm and Quirky Performance in Brooklyn

Niko Van EimerenDecember 9, 2019

On his latest album, Devendra Banhart compiles the advice and insights he would want to impart to a child, while also reflecting on the recent death of his father.