Akira Beard. Observer of culture. Critic. Painter. And writer. You will at once recognize American icons while squinting your eyes at the text in Akira’s pieces; wondering why Mother Theresa is holding cash money and why Tupac’s portrait is accompanied by the Myriam Webster definition of “commercial.” You may or may not agree with the artist’s interpretation of world celebrities as capitalist pigs, sell outs, or gangstas. Either way, Akira starts a conversation.

We put Akira on the hot seat and this is what we got. Be sure to come by this Saturday, October 10th for the opening of his joint show with KMNDZ and C3 at The Shooting Gallery.

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