Category Archives: Opinion

The Under Consideration crew have launched a brand spanking new project. More in their words: FPO is a new blog dedicated to both the visual stimulus and the detailing of the development and production of printed matter: Annual reports, books, … Continue reading →

There’s a great installation up at the Launchpad Gallery in SE: Well FinishedA Mixed-Media Installation byMicki Skudlarczykon view May 1st – 31st, 2009Launch Pad Gallery534 SE OAK STPortland, OR 97214 From the Launchpad owner, Ben Pink: Micki Skudlarczyk’s initial proposal … Continue reading →

My new shirt for Tokyo Art Beat is now available in their shop. The elusive custom green and pink colorway pictured above is available only at Beams T in Japan. — plazm blog has moved to http://blog.plazm.com — — plazm … Continue reading →

Once again, PDX Fest is serving up a full smorgasbord of alternative cinema, so get ready to dive in! Up ahead we have five full days of jam-packed cinematic fun featuring a whole mess of visiting artists, video installations, live … Continue reading →

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has removed an educational coloring book from its web site after criticism that the cover might not be helping kids deal with disaster as intended. The cover (and an interior page) features the World … Continue reading →

A great new photo zine out of LA. Hit ’em up! — plazm blog has moved to http://blog.plazm.com — — plazm design studio: www.plazm.com — — plazm magazine & blog are now published by new oregon arts & letters: www.neworegon.org … Continue reading →

Former Plazm intern Yasmeen Ayyashi has a solo exhibition exploring the form, or formlessness of an identity. The interactive installation is comprised of print, sculpture, and sound. Opening Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in an abandonded factory reborn as a womb. … Continue reading →

Tokyo/Osaka-based clothing line It’s Our Thing have a new collection out, as well as deep discounts on some products. Micke is a crazy-awesome DJ and has been cataloging his interest in music culture over at the blog, as well. — … Continue reading →

If you are local, you can purchase Plazm at these fine establishments (new to hosting us):Local 35 & Sword and Fern &Nationale. Even if you own the latest copy of Plazm (of course you do), it is worth going to … Continue reading →

A folk-singer, tupperware slinger, and all-round queer icon, Phranc also makes quirky art out of the most mundane material: cardboard. She makes moustaches, hearts, and the hilarious Phancy Pants Air Freshner. See her creations here. It is inspiring to see … Continue reading →