IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW PRINT MATTERS: CURIOUS PUBLISHING & CALAMITY OPEN'S THE NIGHT WITH A MAGAZINE RELEASE AND IT'S SOLD OUT

Text & Photography Julian Lucas

Who needs an art walk when you have a network of supporters, collectors and enthusiasts. Aaron Longsleeves and Rebecca Ustrell of Curious Publishing drops Calamity this past weekend.

It was more than a party of people drinking free cheap wine and cheese. In fact there wasn’t any bottles of 2 buck chuck or cheese trays from Trader Joes, just a late afternoon and late night with art enthusiast who understand the importance of print.

The book/magazine drop began at Vital Pomona and ended at Hylvl with a pop-up by The Intercom and beats by Jimmy Krates, Devf Ears, and Junie. The walls were covered by artist Zottie.

Arron Longsleeves of Calamity Magazine  Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Arron Longsleeves of Calamity Magazine
Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Rebecca Ustrell of Curious Publishing  Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Rebecca Ustrell of Curious Publishing
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Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Sisco Tacos
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Artist Zottie Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Artist Zottie
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Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

The Crowd at Hylvl Julian Lucas ©2021

The Crowd at Hylvl
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Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2021

NOTE: As many of you know I don’t usually cover events. However, since this event had to do with PRINT, I didn’t mind, since I also understand the importance of print and print matters.

Peace and Dred Lock Grease!


Julian Lucas, is fine art photographer, photojournalist, and creative strategist. Julian also works as a housing specialist which, includes linking homeless veterans to housing. Julian has lived in Chicago, Inglewood, Portland, and the suburbs of Los Angeles County including Pomona.