First episode of “Gear Head.” I figured the day after Father’s Day would be a good time to debut this little category. My father is gone, but trust me when I say he had plenty of moments like the man …
Just Listen: Marc Silber, What is Art?
Believe it or not, there are people who love photography even more than I do. There are quite a few, thankfully, and Marc Silber is one of these people. How does he feel about art? Just listen. This image was …
Just Listen: Whiskey and Walter
This should give you a taste of what my house is like today. I’ve completely lost control. Neither of these animals are mine, but they are both here and in complete control. Whiskey, the cat, and Walter the dog. The …
Read: Questions for You
Hey Peeps, A change up here. I ask you questions. You, in record numbers, flood to the comments sections and crash Shifter with your insightful and poignant answers. I’m curious about a few things. I have many more questions, and …
Dispatches: Donna Enad Napper
Donna Enad Napper is the Curator and Director of Education at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. Her story of reaching this status in the art world is an interesting one. She’s owned her own gallery, created unique shows …
Read: Two Days Away
“Time off” is a strange concept. It’s odd to me that many people spend decades in jobs they might not enjoy or respect. This has been the human story since the beginning of jobs. Think about the person who had …
Print: The Isthmus, Andrew Kaufman
The magazine format is a unique beast. The spine-on-top magazine is a truly rare beast, but when it works it works. Add in a printed envelope and what you have is a very cool, very powerful promotional tool. This latest …
Dispatches: Phillip Vigil
As far as I know artist Phillip Vigil has never done a Blurb book, but he’s still here on Dispatches. I’m hoping to trick him into doing a book together, and once you see his work you will understand why. …
Believe: Sara Terry
I met Sara Terry in Los Angeles in 2000. Writer, photographer, filmmaker, but not necessarily in that order. She is also the founder of The Aftermath Project, a grant-based platform that not only reminds us that war is only half …
PRINT: Manifesto by Andrew Molitor
Just look at this thing! This is why I love handmade stuff. This thanks goes out to one Andrew Molitor, someone I’ve never met, but someone I’ve been in contact with for a while now. He emailed and asked “Can …
PRINT: Magic City, Edition One
I’m a huge fan of collaboration. A few months ago I was passing through Florida and decided to stay for a few days. Andrew Kaufman and I decided to take two days and attack Miami. Kaufman lives there, has for …
Dispatches: Phil Chipman
Phil Chipman is my neighbor. He’s not a typical neighbor. When I moved here a dozen years ago I noticed there were strange happenings in Phil’s garage. I’m probably making this up, but I think I remember sparks from an …