WHAT do you find inspiring about Baltimore?
I worked as an art and culture writer for Urbanite magazine in 2010 and 2011. I remember meeting someone who asked me what I did for a living and, when I told him, his question was:“ What will you write about after you’ ve written about all of the‘ good’ art in Baltimore?” And I was shocked by this assumption— first, that there was a limited amount of quality art; and second, that I could possibly ever run out. Here’ s the deal: Baltimore is a fantastic wormhole full of surprising, interesting and shockingly deep projects, collaborations and creative businesses. I am never bored here. I have such a long list of stories I need to write, so many good artists to feature, so many photo essays I want to commission, and endless opportunities to capture what I see as the best aspects of this city. Baltimore’ s creative community gives me a long list every single day and my only regret is not being able to cover even more of it. VB
JUSTIN TSUCALAS