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The Odyssey of James Freebury
I have met James Freebury only twice. And both times after his accident. Our relationship was carried out over correspondence. My first visit was with Josh Windmiller, who introduced us. We went to pantomime for Freebury a...
Mildred Howard explores history through art
The work of artist Mildred Howard can be summed up in one admittedly reductive word: astonishing. Amazement is abundant in the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)’s new exhibition, “Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory.” Presenting the first major...
Tommy Bogo transforms utility wear into global fashion
Speaking from his loft in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood, Tommy Bogo leaves a person of two minds. One instinct is to protect the Oakland-born multimedia artist, music producer, designer and founder of TOMBOGO inside a creative...
Victims’ families seek justice
On Thursday, May 21, California Assembly Bill 1902 (AB 1902) was passed by the State Assembly with a resounding 58 yeas to 20 nays, in a huge show of bipartisan support. The bill calls for changes in...
There’s no place like Dome
Some artists prefer to work in complete solitude, isolated with their materials and their creative visions. Others, however, thrive in the hive of an artistic community, supporting and sometimes mentoring each other, collaborating, and arguing about intent...
When it rains, it pollutes
It’s rained a lot in Contra Costa County in 2026. According to Contra Costa County Flood Control District stats, by mid-May parts of the county had received 18–39 inches of rainfall. Of course the rain is welcome—but...
AI music tools challenge Bay Area musicians
High-quality artificial intelligence has spared no industry. In a creative space like music, these days generating a song only takes typing in a prompt.
But this magic and power comes with controversy. Using AI in music has created...
