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[13 Oct 2011 | One Comment | 551 views]
A Love Letter to DKNG

DKNG, we miss you. We would have written you a song, but we see ourselves more as a Bukowsi rather than a heart-lorn musician.

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[10 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 470 views]
Brand Interview: Vaughn de Heart

DSSF: How was Vaughn de Heart formed?
VH: While I was in college in Washington State I made some t shirts for a fraternity that I was president of. About a year after I made the shirts and had graduated college I was walking around a mall in southern California wearing the fraternity shirt I designed. This mall was hundreds of miles away from where the shirts were sold and out of the corner of my eye I thought I saw someone wearing one of the same shirts I …

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[8 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 230 views]
Supremebeing: White Canvas Project

Supremebeing is continuing their White Canvas Project this month featuring work from SheOne, Will Barras, and Mr. Jago; to name a few. The White Canvas Project aims to explore what people perceive as a canvas, promoting artists to expand beyond traditional blank surfaces and consider their environment as a potential medium. The gallery will open October 13 with the reception running from 6:00-9:00pm and will hang until October 17. More information on the even can be found here.

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[29 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 176 views]
Offbook: Typography

Check out this clip from PBS’ documentary exploring the history and significance of typography.

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[28 Jul 2011 | No Comment | 535 views]
Lemon Clothing’s Lookbook

Check out Hawaii/San Francisco based design company Lemon Clothing’s new lookbook. Cute boys in nice tees? We approve their message.

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[16 Jul 2011 | No Comment | 636 views]
Artist Interview: DKNG

An Artist Interview with Dan Kuhlken of DKNG. *Spoiler Alert* He loves beef jerky.

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[11 Jul 2011 | One Comment | 1,018 views]
Jeremy Novy Stencil Class

San Francisco based street artist, Jeremy Novy is offering a class on stencil making at 1 AM studio. Even if you are unfamiliar with Novy’s name, you’ve probably seen at least 1 of his pieces. The prolific street artist’s stencils adorn the sides of abandoned buildings, street lamps, and sidewalks alike. His popular koi fish stencil is featured, or swimming, right outside D-Structure. Novy is at the forefront of the queer art movement and was featured in last month’s show, A History of Queer Street Art, at SOMArts. His …

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[6 Jul 2011 | 27 Comments | 693 views]
Loved To Death – Nick Chaboya

This week Nick Chaboya unveiled a new collection of work at the Articulated Gallery in San Francisco. On display at the Articulated Gallery, the collection is called “Loved to Death” and the show hangs for the month of July. You may recognize some of Chaboya’s work from people’s skin, he is a tattooer at Seventh Son Tattoo in San Francisco. You can see his portfolio here and if you can’t make it to the show preview you it here.

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[29 Jun 2011 | 85 Comments | 934 views]
Verameat Store Opening

Jewelry designer Verameat (aka Vera Balyura) is opening a flagship store and unveiling a new collection of twisted pieces, inspired by animals. To celebrate the release, Verameat is hosting a party July 2nd offering free smoothies starting at 1 pm. Other tempting hors d’oeuvres include dinosaur cookies, wine, cupcakes, and did I mention 25% off! As much as I would love to attend this event, it’s in New York City. However, if you are on the east coast and craving some fossil-themed baked goods and bad-ass jewelry, check this party …

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[30 May 2011 | One Comment | 1,247 views]
Artist Interview: Sara Gerstel

The D-Structure SF May art show features over 50 pieces by many amazing and talented artists. However, 1 artist stands out among all of them, but it may not be your first guess. Sara Gerstel, a recent graduate of the Art Academy, won over visitors with her imaginative window display. However, Gerstel’s breadth of work extends beyond sculpture work. The talented artist also an illustrator, puppeteer, circus enthusiast, fabulous cook, and animator.
Depicting a battle between good and evil, the artist has captivated DSSF patrons for …