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Jonathan Canady

@jonathancanady.bsky.social

Visual Artist - Portland, OR - https://jonathancanady.com/

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"We have a need for an enlightened, watchful articulate opposition. We have no need for semi-secret societies who are absolutist, dictatorial and would substitute for a rule of law and reason an indiscriminate assault on the institutions that must be held sacrosanct."
~Rod Serling

08.11.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

Reading β€œNative Son” for the first time was quite an education. It has remained with me ever since.

05.02.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Abstract drawing of a figure with no head and a hole in the chest and groin.

Abstract drawing of a figure with no head and a hole in the chest and groin.

β€œThoughtless” 2.5.26 - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

05.02.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Richard Wright Shaped John Wilson’s Protest Art Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs.

With β€œNative Son,” Richard Wright ignited a fire in American literature. One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, he inspired many, including the artist John Wilson, who would go on to use Wright’s words in his prints and paintings.

04.02.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Edith’s Diary: Drew Daniel on Creating Art under Fascism | The Quietus Drew Daniel of The Soft Pink Truth & Matmos asks an existential question of himself, what good is making music under fascism?

This is a really fantastic bit of writing. It could be applicable to any art form. #art

thequietus.com/opinion-and-...

30.01.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPermanent Record” 1.21.26 (repost of flatbed scan) - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

28.01.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent. Congratulations Shaun!

19.01.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marcel Duchamp

1925-28 β€’ Man Ray

19.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yessum.

17.01.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Epic. I grew up in Colorado but 🀯

11.01.2026 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These are great!

10.01.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That rules. I hope you get a solo show this year too!

10.01.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing this.

07.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œLiving Arms” 1.6.26 - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

06.01.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That costume and original photos from that shoot are in the INCOGNITO exhibition at Humber Street Gallery. Still open until 25th January - when I’m there to talk with Caroline Catz. Just few tix left www.eventbrite.co.uk @humberstgallery.bsky.social

06.01.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Holy moley!

01.01.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A selection of various kinds of markets at a Michael's craft store in Chicago on Elston Ave. Someone has written "FUCK ICE!!" on the display alongside various other scribbles.

A selection of various kinds of markets at a Michael's craft store in Chicago on Elston Ave. Someone has written "FUCK ICE!!" on the display alongside various other scribbles.

In Chicago, people protest ICE everywhere, including the marker display at this Michael's store on Elston Ave.

29.12.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I got to see the newly renovated Portland Art Museum with my partner Suzie and good friend Alyson Bowen yesterday. The improvements are amazing. We all enjoyed the large exhibition of Rick Bartow’s work. Fantastic / heavy stuff. This is called β€œSong Bear” (2011). #art

27.12.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That Bogart photo is πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

24.12.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for this!

22.12.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That place is pretty amazing.

21.12.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A favorite among my drawings in the β€œCarry On” book - β€œObserver” for the #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse - This is a high res scan with a detail crop. #art

Order my book here: wakeless.studio/products/14

20.12.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just needs a little reverb.

18.12.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A favorite among my more recent drawings - β€œCross Purposes” for the #BlueSkyArtShow #FavoriteThings - This is a new high res scan with a detail crop. #art

13.12.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it. Have you tried the Napalm Death Peel Session?

13.12.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tutti Pazzi – Brob Tilt’s zine-world 2 Posts about Tutti Pazzi written by smurfpunx

That link isn’t working but I found this… brobtiltszineworld2.wordpress.com/tag/tutti-pa...

11.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing stuff!

10.12.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Never heard this comp or the CCMF 7” - thanks Marc!

07.12.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If anyone can direct my attention to anything rivaling Raw Power β€œFuck Authority” I would be most appreciative.

07.12.2025 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yes.

06.12.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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