Everything Ever and Nothing Never opens this Saturday April, 7th 2012 from 7:00-9:30 p.m at Needles and Pens in San Francisco.  Curated by Juxtapoz contributing editor, Austin McManus, this group show consists of an eclectic roster of established and emerging artists working in a variety of mediums. Several of the participating artists have graced the pages of Juxtapoz over the years including Bill Daniel, Read More Books, Jeff Canham, Derek Albeck, and Grady Gordon.

Popularized during World War 1 by Italian and German pilots, Nose Art was the practice of personalizing your fighting aircraft.  Commonly, these paintings were on the fuselage and were painted by civilian artists, and talented amateur servicemen.  Often the imagery was scantily clad women accompanied by a witty pun.  TheFlopBox recently released a limited edition zine titled “The Bitch’s Sister” that highlights Nose Art from found photographs.

Walking up to a quiet fire pit and a room full of the leading artists in San Francisco's underground scene was perhaps the best way to come home after a long week in Miami for Art Basel. On Sunday night, we attended Bill Daniel and Austin McManus' one-night photo show, that also included a screening of Daniel's "Who Is Bozo Texino?" and musical performance from Tin Sandwich and the Saw Mill Trio.

This should be a good one; Bill Daniel (featured in our April 2011 issue, and his "Who Is Bozo Texino?" film was screened at our film series at the MoMA this year) has teamed up with one of our editors, Austin McManus, for a one-night exhibition, Tin Ton Tic Tac Click Clack at the Lost Door in San Francisco on Sunday December 4. Photos, new zine, and a screening of "Who Is Bozo Texino?" all in one night.

We recently received the newest issue of King Brown Magazine in the mail and were quite impressed by the overall quality of this publication.  Based in Australia, this 104-page magazine contains no ads and is thoughtfully curated, showcasing contemporary artists from around the world...  

FIFTY24PDX Gallery in Portland, Oregon is opening a new photography show tomorrow, April 7, featuring Estevan Oriol, Austin McManus, and Megan McIsaac. The show, How the West Was One, brings a photographer from 3 major West Coast cities: LA, San Francisco, and Portland, and some distinct characteristics that comes from living in each city. More after the jump . . .