Can I See Some ID?: Cantanker Magazine Release Party

Austin's own visual art magazine, Cantanker, is once again celebrating the release of a new issue. The seventh installment of the carefully designed contemporary art publication revolves around the theme of identity and focuses on the contradictions we all face in developing a unique identity as we struggle to come together as part of a larger culture.

Cantanker #7 includes an interview with Terri Thomas, an Austin artist whose work often addresses themes of sexuality and the superficiality that is perpetuated by media depictions of women (please note that the gallery of Thomas' work on her website is not necessarily safe for work). The issue profiles special projects by performance and multimedia artists Sean Ripple and Anthony Romero. The latest Cantanker also discusses work by Los Outsiders, an artistic and curatorial team that has worked with many regional artists and galleries.

To celebrate the release of IDENTITY, Cantanker is throwing a party that includes performances by musicians and artists. Tonight at 7pm, the talented likes of Coma in Algiers and VC CHLDKRFT gather at Spider House to entertain fans of both music and art. Joining the more traditional Austin party line-up of bands and DJs are local visual artists including accomplished cut paper and stop-motion animator Eric Power. Power's work includes music videos for AM Syndicate, The Boxing Lesson, and the experimental electronic group Many Birthdays who will be playing at the party. Prolific local photographer Ben Aqua will be joined by Erich Ragsdale to transform into MVSCLZ, an electro-disco duo from another planet. Fans of projected video, progressive art, and experimental electronica should not miss tonight's Cantanker release party. And for those who prefer their contemporary art silent and in a handy magazine format, look for Cantanker Issue #7: IDENTITY in galleries and art spaces around town.

Follow this post after the jump to see the full entertainment line-up for tonight's event.