Ryan Spencer
@ryanspencerphoto.bsky.social
photographer, etc | https://www.ryanspencerphoto.com
sometimes drums | @devourtheair.bsky.social
new book out now from TBW | https://tbwbooks.com/products/there-is-no-light-in-the-tunnel-because-the-tunnel-is-made-of-light
sometimes drums | @devourtheair.bsky.social
new book out now from TBW | https://tbwbooks.com/products/there-is-no-light-in-the-tunnel-because-the-tunnel-is-made-of-light
We used to have it all: Once upon a time in NYC on Houston between 1/2 Ave there was a bar with full-on airplane decor, including tiny airplane bathroom and in seat ashtrays (*ciggies: $6/pack*), called Idlewild. I grabbed this menu in 2001 or 02.
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We used to have it all: Once upon a time in NYC on Houston between 1/2 Ave there was a bar with full-on airplane decor, including tiny airplane bathroom and in seat ashtrays (*ciggies: $6/pack*), called Idlewild. I grabbed this menu in 2001 or 02.
we used to have it all
October 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
we used to have it all
T O M O R R O W - Saturday, 10/3, 3-4pm, I'll be at the TBW BOOKS table at the ICP PHOTO BOOK FEST signing books and hanging out. This will be my last NYC event for the foreseeable future so, I dunno, come say hi :)
October 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
T O M O R R O W - Saturday, 10/3, 3-4pm, I'll be at the TBW BOOKS table at the ICP PHOTO BOOK FEST signing books and hanging out. This will be my last NYC event for the foreseeable future so, I dunno, come say hi :)
Doing some long overdue maintenance on my archive, I came across some photos from (I think?) 1999 seeing Wesley Willis in Denver. I will cherish his head butt forever. Rock N Roll Will Never Die!
September 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Doing some long overdue maintenance on my archive, I came across some photos from (I think?) 1999 seeing Wesley Willis in Denver. I will cherish his head butt forever. Rock N Roll Will Never Die!
Hey gang it's been a minute. But TODAY, SATURDAY SEPT. 13, I'll be at the PRINTED MATTER NEW YORK ART BOOK FAIR at MoMA PS1 hanging out with the TBW BOOKS crew and signing books from noon until 1pm (or so). Come say hi :)
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Hey gang it's been a minute. But TODAY, SATURDAY SEPT. 13, I'll be at the PRINTED MATTER NEW YORK ART BOOK FAIR at MoMA PS1 hanging out with the TBW BOOKS crew and signing books from noon until 1pm (or so). Come say hi :)
Raven Chacon’s incredible installation “Aviary” is up through July 3 at the Academy of Arts and Letters at Audubon Terrace.
June 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Raven Chacon’s incredible installation “Aviary” is up through July 3 at the Academy of Arts and Letters at Audubon Terrace.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it.
Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
June 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it.
Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
Icon of icons, Grace Jones, at the Celebrate Brooklyn kickoff last night.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Icon of icons, Grace Jones, at the Celebrate Brooklyn kickoff last night.
T O M O R R O W ! Sunday, May 18 - I'll be doing a book signing in Pasedena at the Printed Matter LA ART BOOK FAIR - TBW BOOKS Booth F5, 2-3 pm. Sunday is pay what you want at the fair, so come hungry for art books... ✌️
May 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
T O M O R R O W ! Sunday, May 18 - I'll be doing a book signing in Pasedena at the Printed Matter LA ART BOOK FAIR - TBW BOOKS Booth F5, 2-3 pm. Sunday is pay what you want at the fair, so come hungry for art books... ✌️
Shout out to the lone girl wearing light-up rave bracelets at the Underworld show last night at Kings Theater in Brooklyn.
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Shout out to the lone girl wearing light-up rave bracelets at the Underworld show last night at Kings Theater in Brooklyn.
T O M O R R O W - April 25; I'll be signing books at @aipadphoto.bsky.social. From 2-4pm, the lovely Setanta Books will host TBW authors at their table, P4. Join me, Shen Wei, Dylan Hausthor, TR Ericsson and John Lehr!
April 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
T O M O R R O W - April 25; I'll be signing books at @aipadphoto.bsky.social. From 2-4pm, the lovely Setanta Books will host TBW authors at their table, P4. Join me, Shen Wei, Dylan Hausthor, TR Ericsson and John Lehr!
Last night at Public Records, Brooklyn - Circuit des Yeux; insane show made even better by the very pleasant surprise of Alan Sparhawk shredding on guitar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Last night at Public Records, Brooklyn - Circuit des Yeux; insane show made even better by the very pleasant surprise of Alan Sparhawk shredding on guitar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
More music from this week; @brighteyesband.bsky.social in Brooklyn on Thursday. If you are only going to play ONE SONG from Digital Ash, make it count.
April 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
More music from this week; @brighteyesband.bsky.social in Brooklyn on Thursday. If you are only going to play ONE SONG from Digital Ash, make it count.
Recapping a great week of music; Claire Rousay + @moreeazemusic.bsky.social at @roulettenyc.bsky.social last Sunday. The ambient slide guitar def bringing back The KLF Chill Out vibes.
April 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Recapping a great week of music; Claire Rousay + @moreeazemusic.bsky.social at @roulettenyc.bsky.social last Sunday. The ambient slide guitar def bringing back The KLF Chill Out vibes.
Gowanus represent.
April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Gowanus represent.
And @patrickshiroishi.bsky.social brought that sax shit incredibly hard as well on Sunday night at LPR!
March 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And @patrickshiroishi.bsky.social brought that sax shit incredibly hard as well on Sunday night at LPR!
Feeling the love 🖤 @alabasterdeplume.bsky.social at LPR Sunday night…
March 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Feeling the love 🖤 @alabasterdeplume.bsky.social at LPR Sunday night…
On May 3, 2017, there was a protest on the West Side Highway against Donald Trump and his racist, fascist, anti-immigrant agenda. I turned to my right and standing next to me was David Johansen; punk icon, crooner, actor and, bless him, Trump hater. RIP, king.
March 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On May 3, 2017, there was a protest on the West Side Highway against Donald Trump and his racist, fascist, anti-immigrant agenda. I turned to my right and standing next to me was David Johansen; punk icon, crooner, actor and, bless him, Trump hater. RIP, king.
Today is the best day for you to give a gift to your future self by pre-ordering @jeannethornton.bsky.social's new novel "A/S/L" coming soon from @sohopress.bsky.social 🎂
February 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Today is the best day for you to give a gift to your future self by pre-ordering @jeannethornton.bsky.social's new novel "A/S/L" coming soon from @sohopress.bsky.social 🎂
Me deleting my instagram and facebook (and previously twitter) accounts today.
February 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Me deleting my instagram and facebook (and previously twitter) accounts today.
Amorphophallus gigas (aka Corpse Flower) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden today with @lenavalencia.bsky.social. The boom lasts 3 days, and happens once every 8-9 years; slightly less often than I will be posting on bluesky 💀🥀🖤
January 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Amorphophallus gigas (aka Corpse Flower) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden today with @lenavalencia.bsky.social. The boom lasts 3 days, and happens once every 8-9 years; slightly less often than I will be posting on bluesky 💀🥀🖤