Shawn Ghassemitari, Author at amadeus

Fall into the Hypnotic Posters of Designer Aaron Lowell Denton

Shawn GhassemitariFebruary 13, 2019

“Music is art,” states Indiana-based designer, Aaron Lowell Denton, who never envisioned art and design as a career path, but rather a means to further express his longtime love for music.

Love You Down Fest Aims to Bring Los Angeles’ Creative Community Together

Regan WojickFebruary 7, 2019

SWIMM, the once Florida-based psych-pop band, are purveyors of making the LA art scene more about community with their music festival Love You Down.

Basel to Brooklyn, Los Angeles to London: Top Art Exhibits of 2019

amadeusmagFebruary 6, 2019

Basel to Brooklyn, Los Angeles to London, don't miss these art exhibitions in 2019.

Saara Untracht-Oakner’s “Subjectively Speaking” Focuses on What the Artist Does Best; Flipping Day-to-Day Life Inside Out

Regan WojickFebruary 1, 2019

Saara Untracht-Oakner's new exhibit, "Subjectively Speaking," focuses on what the artist does best; flipping day-to-day life inside out.

Sofia Wolfson Is Just Trying to Keep Her Head Above Water on Her New Single “Nothing’s Real”

Regan WojickJanuary 31, 2019

Sofia Wolfson's new single, "Nothing's Real," is a great sampler of what the budding artist is capable of. We liken the song to the last cigarette in the pack because though you wish you had more, it was still absolutely satisfying.

Adrianne Lenker’s Solo Release “abysskiss” Will Emotionally Swallow You Whole

Regan WojickJanuary 28, 2019

Adrianne Lenker is the most vivid image of a songwriter I can imagine; pure, raw, and masterful as they come, dwelling on details and turning a simple moment into an emotive tale.

Artist and Healer Rachel Howe, Takes the Amadeus Questionnaire

amadeusmagJanuary 24, 2019

All around magical human, Rachel Howe, fills out the Amadeus questionnaire and shares three illustrations she made exclusively for issue 16.

Two Minds, One Mark: A Conversation with Berlin Art Duo Zebu

Shawn GhassemitariJanuary 21, 2019

Incorporating a look and feel that connotes the visual essence of the legendary Joan Miró, Zebu’s Jazz-like colors and compositions provide a much-needed smile in today’s crazy world.

Sissón Uses Identity As a Focal Point to His Dynamic Aesthetics

Shawn GhassemitariJanuary 16, 2019

Using identity as a focal point to his aesthetic, Sissón challenges many social and political conventions in each of his gesturally dynamic pieces.

Bold, Familiar, and Charmingly Nonchalant Lilian Martinez’s Work is Driven by Intent

Regan WojickJanuary 11, 2019

Lilian Martinez finds solitude in comfort and homeliness and has cultivated a following through her art by following that sense of self.

Someware Goods: Slowing Things Down to Keep Traditional Techniques Alive

Alex KhatchadourianJanuary 8, 2019

Dedicated to blending the boundaries between modern design and traditional craft, Someware Goods is a socially conscious lifestyle brand that focuses on housewares and accessories handmade by artisans in Colombia.

Harlots, Fast Food, Dildos & Pro Wrestling: Nothing is Off Limits for Sickid

Mirko AntichJanuary 7, 2019

Sickid is… well, one fucking sick kid. Harlots, fast food, dildos, and pro wrestling are just a few themes that frequent this up and coming youngsters work.