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Q & A with James Prigoff

In anticipation of his latest retrospective with First Amendment Gallery, “From Tags to Riches,” we took a moment to connect with photographer, historian, and lecturer, James Prigoff, to recall some of his favorite memories from his vast career and examine why he continues to capture the ever-evolving art of graffiti. Read more after the jump!

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Daniel Pan
Press Release - Family First: 1AM Artist Showcase

First Amendment Gallery is pleased to announce, “Family First,” a group exhibition highlighting the friends of past and present First Amendment Gallery. Participating artists include: Anna Vignet, BAER, Carlo Ricafort, Cody Francisco Wolf Aguirre, Colt Platt, Funtime Dan, JEANS, JOKER, L. Herrada-Rios, Magdre, Mark Bode Nate1, Omen, PEMEX, Strider Patton, TWICK, Veronica Leon. Learn more about our first exhibition of 2020 after the jump!

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Daniel Pan
Q & A with Funtime Dan

In Funtime Dan’s Man-Made Mythos, artist Daniel Velasquez AKA Funtime Dan accents his one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels as humorous contemporary time-capsules chronicling the demise and hope for our civilization with the aid of the most modern (and temporary) art form: graffiti. For this Q & A, First Amendment got a rundown of how Funtime Dan began his journey as an innovative creative as well as insight on the value of not taking yourself too seriously. Read more after the jump!

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L. Herrada-Rios
Q & A with Jet Martinez

Ahead of his new solo exhibition, “Des Colores,” First Amendment took a moment to speak with Mexican-born, Bay Area-based painter and muralist Jet Martinez about developing an aesthetic that continues to stay true to its creator’s narrative, even after years of self rediscovery. Read more after the jump!

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L. Herrada-Rios
Press Release - 6th & Howard by Chad Hasegawa

First Amendment Gallery is pleased to announce, “6th & Howard,” a site-specific solo exhibition by San Francisco artist, Chad Hasegawa. A visual conversation with our very own infamous neighborhood, “6th & Howard” is a postcard to an old friend sealed by Hasegawa’s exuberantly colorful and familiar punches. Read more after the jump!

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L. Herrada-Rios