Segregation prompts out of the box thinking for black artists of the 1950s on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Business model of selling art on U.S. 1 corridor helps artists find success. EDITOR’S NOTE: To celebrate Black History month, we will be reposting our series on African Americans who had a major impact on Florida. This story originally
Kerry Soori McEachern: ‘Of Love and Light’ and PARISA Projects: ‘Prelude to Resonance’ Visual art | The California Center for the Arts Escondido (CCAE) recently opened two interesting exhibits in its museum space. PARISA Projects, helmed by curator Parisa Majidy, showcases contemporary Persian artists in “Prelude to Resonance” and rotates the art pieces weekly, with
This year’s list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and African music. Isaiah Falls, Sailorr, Gelo and Samara Cyn Illustration by Mara Ocejo; Photos: Eazy Visuals; Alondra Buccio; Def Jam; Jake Zaoutis Though 2024 will forever be earmarked as the year Kendrick Lamar outdueled Drake in their contentious
As Black History Month continues, the Caller-Times is taking a look back at Grammy Award-winning Black musicians who have performed in Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi is home to several well-known artists, including Iann Dior and Kevin Abstract. The latter is the founder of the hip-hop group Brockhampton, and the former had a No. 1 song
Connecting the past to the present, the documentary ‘We Were Here’ sparks conversations about representation, belonging, and historical memory. (Courtesy UCSB MCC) The Renaissance is often imagined as a period of European artistic and intellectual flourishing, yet its depictions frequently erase the presence of Black Africans who lived in cities like Venice, Florence, Lisbon and
Luvcat at ESNS2025 by Olivier With many European Talent Exchange partner festivals already unveiling their initial line-ups, the spotlight now turns to the emerging European artists set to make waves across the continent and beyond this summer. Among the first confirmed names are Judeline from Spain, UK artists Luvcat and Alessi Rose, Makrohang from Hungary,
“I was so emotional because it is a huge sacrifice to live here” in Boston, Shrestha said, referencing the distance between herself and her family. “I made a choice to live here so I could create art and make a living. “To be considered a local artist, to be acknowledged by the ICA,” she continued,
Despite country music’s roots, Black artists have faced a relentless struggle to obtain mainstream success in the genre. Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” highlighted Black country artists past and present. Here’s a list of must-know Black artists among the countless musicians worth highlighting. Nashville’s 100-year history with country music has made the genre synonymous with Music
What to Know The Other Art Fair LA, presented by Saatchi Art 2800 Casitas Avenue in Los Angeles Feb. 20-23, 2025 The independent-minded art fair will open at a new Atwater Village location in 2025; it’s also celebrating its inaugural year as part of the LA Art Fair line-up Entry starts at $17.02 Every kiss
“Back in Time” by Kimmy Rogers is one of more than 100 works included in the Local Artist Show at Generation Art and Frame. About 50 artists are taking part in the show, which opens Feb. 22 and runs through March 29. SUBMITTED PHOTO On the walls of Generation Art and Frame, the faded pinks