Escapism Is Everything

Escape into this world I've been building!

What’s Up Internet Friends,

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with escaping into other worlds.

The worlds of Dragonball Z, X-Men, Final Fantasy VII, Akira, and Spider-Man captivated me. I didn’t just watch them. I didn’t just play the games. I didn’t casually flip through the comics.

I saw myself in those characters.
I lived in those worlds.

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Source: https://open.substack.com/pub/mahmudthemedium/p/escapism-is-everything?r=iwmrv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Closing Night Celebration: The Final Evening of Onion City Memories

What’s Up Internet & IRL Friends,

All good things must come to an end… even Onion City Memories. 😢

As my current solo exhibition reaches its final days, I’d love to invite you to a special closing night celebration at Connect Gallery — an evening centered on community, storytelling, and creative expression.

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Bad Luck Love!!!

Happy Friday the 13th.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner… which means love might be in the air — but a little bad luck might be lurking too.

If you haven’t experienced my Onion City Memories exhibition at Connect Gallery yet, this might be the perfect night to change that.

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Save the Date: Onion City Memories Solo Exhibition (2026)

My Solo Exhibition Is Coming To A New Gallery In 2026!!!

What’s up Internet Friends!

I’m excited to officially announce that my solo art exhibition, Onion City Memories, will be coming to Connect Gallery in Chicago on January 16th, 2026.

📍 Location: Connect Gallery 1451 E 53rd Street Chicago IL
📅 Opening Night: January 16, 2026
🗓️ Exhibition Dates: January 16 – February 27, 2026

Save the date!

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