“The city’s new-media landscape has a clear leader in John ‘The Shaman’ Holmes…

…These DIY arts organizers are creating nomadic gallery programming in response to the challenges of more permanent brick-and-mortar displays. One of the newest faces among Nashville’s independent curators is John Holmes…

…The question facing Nashville isn’t whether the city has the creative talent or cultural appetite for new-media art — Holmes’ programming proves both exist in abundance. The question is whether the city’s institutions will recognize what’s happening in domestic spaces and pop-up displays, and help build the infrastructure to support it. Until they do, Nashville will keep losing ground to cities that understand the future of art won’t be contained within gallery walls — it’s happening everywhere technology and creativity intersect. In the meantime, Holmes is keeping Nashville’s contemporary art scene logged-in — one interactive art happening at a time.”

written by Joe Nolan, Nashville Scene