Have a look at the excellent interview by Plazm contributor Ian Lynam in Ping.

Also major props to Chloe at Reading Frenzy and Show & Tell Press for continuing to publish this awesome ‘zine.

She is currently working on new project called “Markers of Time” that investigates how climate change is altering natural rhythms and cycles in the delicate ecosystems of arctic. Consider giving her Kickstarter a bit of support.

We still have seven days left on this Kickstarter project, which means people can continue to pledge and receive the amazing rewards that have been generously donated—lots of great things left including original artwork by Michael Brophy, Storm Tharp, Ed Fella, Midori Hirose, as well as signed books, silkscreen posters, and more.

As previously announced, any pledges we receive above and beyond our printing and shipping costs will go to presenting work and performances at our 20th Anniversary Party on August 20th at Disjecta in Portland, and also to the printing of the subsequent issue.

Thanks again, we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thanks to all of the supporters who have donated so far to our Kickstarter. We are over 90% of the way to our goal, we have a week to go.

Here’s a one-of-a-kind drawing by Ed Fella, especially for Plazm #30. Thanks, Ed, for offering this up as a prize for our Kickstarter.

If we manage to exceed our goal, half of any extra funds will go toward presenting performances at our 20th anniversary party August 20th at Disjecta in Portland, and half toward printing our next magazine.

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Thanks to all of the supporters who have donated so far to our Kickstarter. We are nearing our goal, we have about a week to go, you can help put us over this weekend. If we manage to make more than our goal, half will go toward presenting performances at our 20th anniversary party August 20th in Portland, and half toward printing our next magazine.


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A new prize is being added at 1:30 PM PST today, thanks to a generous donation from Mr. Storm Tharp and his gallery PDX Contemporary Art. 

The piece, pictured above, is titled “The Bishop.” It is a ink and gouache on paper, created in 2001 and the dimensions are 14 5/8″ x 13 1/4.” 


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Ever wish you could go back in time and be recruited for a classic NASA moon mission? You’re not alone. Live the experience with a Raygun Gothic Rocketship official Space Cadet Recruitment pack and a paper model of the actual rocket (value of both: $100). Add in a collectible SCHWA kit, complete with alien detection unit, still in packaging (value: $25).

But wait, that’s not all! You’ll also get these Ginsu knives… OK not really… but you will be the proud recipient of Plazm #30 ($10), PDF preview of the magazine ($5), your name listed on our new upcoming website at plazm.org and in the magazine, plus an invitation to a VIP event (priceless).

All yours for a mere $105 donation to our Kickstarter fundraising campaign. Tell yr friends and “friends” alike about our effort to get the next issue printed: http://kck.st/iNrLDS is the URL. Above: NK Guy photo of the actual Raygun Gothic Rocket installed in the desert; it is now a large-scale sculptural installation on San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront.

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Artist: Michael Brophy
Title: Kitchen Painting #28
Date: 2008
Medium: gouache on paper
Dimensions: 15.25” x 16.25” (framed)

Mike also has an opening this coming week at Laura Russo Gallery, where you can find a whole series of these gouaches.
Wednesday, June 1, 6-7:30p.m.  or First Thursday, June 2, 5-8p.m.
805 NW 21st Ave.
Portland
More info: www.laurarusso.com

We’ve got another big, beautiful magazine ready to go to press. Issue #30 features David Lynch, Bruce Sterling, and many other excellent artists and writers. We just need donations to help print it. We even got a grant, because high quality printing on truly good paper is very expensive these days and we like to keep our cover price affordable enough for regular people.

Unfortunately, our printer was bought out by another company that can’t honor our original bid, so we’re scrambling to raise the extra funds, extra fast. Help make it happen! You’ll win fabulous rewards, and if you request it, we’ll be happy to provide a receipt for your taxes—Plazm is now published by a nonprofit, New Oregon Arts & Letters.

Celebrate two decades of Plazm with us. Donate today.

Details will be posted here tomorrow. Thanks for all your support… this issue is beautiful and we can’t wait to get it into your hands.