Brendan Fowler

Brendan Fowler, May 2009,<br />courtesy of the artist and rental gallery, New York

interview by AARON ROSE
photo by DASH SHOW and JADE BERREAU 

 

Any attempt to describe the multifaceted Los Angeles-based artist, musician, and scene-maker Brendan Fowler is futile. He defies labels.

In his early days in New York he was the editor and publisher of the limited edition zine, Sex Sells Magazines. As a musician he goes by the nom de plume BARR, and collaborates with Doggpony Records. Over the past decade Fowler has placed himself at the center of so many creative worlds that those who know him consider a “Fowler Report” an expert and heartfelt take on contemporary culture. He’s now co-editor of ANP Quarterly, an art and culture publication based in Orange County. Brendan mixes the perfect cocktail of messages and media, mastering the art of straight talk…