After an artist accused the painter Kehinde Wiley of sexual assault in an Instagram post on Sunday, Mr. Wiley denied the allegations, saying on his own Instagram account that “someone I had a brief, consensual relationship with almost three years ago is now making a false accusation about our time together.” “These claims are not
Rhyme Report Published on May 19th, 2024 | by Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson BET Music named burgeoning Brooklyn drill trio 41 as the BET Amplified artists for April. Recognized as BET Music’s seal of endorsement for the next big thing in music, BET Amplified spotlights artists poised for significant impact in the industry. Made up
This moment in United States arts philanthropy is defined in part by long-overdue investments in Black, Latinx, Arab, Asian, and Native artists and organizations. The Mellon Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Foundation, and others have evolved their grantmaking to invest more deeply in creative communities of color, and MacKenzie Scott has funneled hundreds of millions of
ENGLEWOOD — Back in October, Gina Battle’s future seemed like a straight line. Pull Quote “I am a forward-thinking person and I am making plans all of the time. I need to see what is around the corner so that I can look forward to it. Without that information, it’s hard for me, because I
Joseph Awuah-Darko, a prominent figure on the Ghanaian art scene, has taken to Instagram to accuse global star artist Kehinde Wiley of sexual assault. Awuah-Darko alleges that Wiley assaulted him twice at a June 9, 2021 dinner held in the artist’s honor at the Creative Art Council at the Noldor Artist Residency, which Awuah-Darko founded
Highlights The success of top anime is owed to quality manga, driven by talented artists who put their heart and soul into their work. Manga artists like Togashi, Inoue, and Kubo have shaped the industry, transcending cultural barriers with their iconic creations. From rejected concepts to international hits, these visionary artists have left a lasting
A Halifax theatre company wants its new location on Quinpool Road to be a centre for the arts in Halifax. The 2b theatre company has moved into a building once occupied by Video Difference and is in the process of turning it into a multipurpose arts space. Christian Barry, a founder of the company and its artistic director, said
The annual event is a nationally recognized, juried festival held in downtown Westport. May 19, 2024 11:00 am EDT | Updated May 21, 2024 4:41 pm EDT WESTPORT, CT — The 51st Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival, a nationally recognized, juried event, is scheduled for May 25-26, according to the hosts, the Westport Downtown Association.
The annual event is a nationally recognized, juried festival held in downtown Westport. May 19, 2024 11:00 am EDT WESTPORT, CT — The 51st Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival, a nationally recognized, juried event, is scheduled for May 25-26, according to the hosts, the Westport Downtown Association. The festival features “a premier roster of regional,
Hundreds of Cornish creatives will throw open the doors of their studios and workshops to showcase their skills and share their stories through Open Studios Cornwall from next weekend. Distinctive signs featuring an orange letter O denote these spaces, from Lamorna to Looe and Mullion to Menheniot, open from Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, June