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Arts

Moon Baby

Poet Sarah Lujan writes about the cyclical nature of relationships in Moon Baby. Arash Afshar photographed Creator Jamahl Kersey to capture Sarah’s words.

Stories

About the Cover: Nick Isabella captures a special kind of respite

Revekka Balancier interviews fitness photographer Nick Isabella regarding “Respite.” Discover his creative process in shooting this collection’s cover of Miki Vale.

Gay Rights Movement: Stonewall – Now | Justified Hype

From the Stonewall Inn riots of ’69 to the current termination of a catholic school teacher due to his sexuality, Jeffery Hoyle, gay rights activist, calls upon us to remember the past, celebrate today, and hope for tomorrow.

Lifestyle

Make Art, Not Commercials

Jamahl is one of my best friends. We text each other articles and ridiculous Facebook screen caps. We were members of the same frat at SDSU and have shared rides on our fair share of Vegas road trips.

Right Now

Burning Geometric Fever Dream Party Series comes to San Diego

Enter another world. The world of after hours after parties and psychedelic parties. DISORIENT’s Xylogen Qi provides that down the rabbit hole night with an immersive art experience for San Diego’s subculture.

Photo Essays

Ballerina looking at the camera with her left hand close to her neck; wearing a black long sleeve outfit and with her chest partially uncovered

DANCERGRAM

Photo Essay: July 2019

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LUNAR
CYCLE

Photo Essay: May 2019

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On the Subject
of Renewal

Photo Essay

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