His bold political art is instantly recognizable
Plus: Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions, Brian Jonestown Massacre comes home, JID charms Masonic, more.
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Today's headlines:
John Mavroudis doesn’t hold back from speaking out through art
By Mary Corbin
The self-taught artist grew up in a passionate Greek family, and describes himself as 'doomed to care' about the state of the world.
Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions
By Tim Redmond
Rich Family Zoning Plan moves forward, without tenant or small business protections.
Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl
By Joshua Rotter
'The key is, I never gave up' says frontman Anton Newcombe of the band's rocky beginnings in SF—and its later triumphs.
Live Shots: JID treated the Masonic to some ‘Surround Sound’
By DA Mission
On his 'God Does Like Paradise' tour, the rapid-fire Atlanta rapper charmed a house of eager fans.
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