August 31, 2024
Artists

Coritha and the tragic story of Filipino legacy artists

‘Ironic then to see these legacy artists falling victim to the same injustice and poverty they protested; their voices now silenced by age, illness, and the onerous contracts foisted on them’ This story first appeared in ourbrew.ph. MANILA, Philippines – By the early 1980s, Pinoy Rock and its mellower sibling Pinoy folk-rock have reached a

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See this Portland artist’s tribute to the working waterfront

Timothy Goldkin of Ramble More Design created this installation of an early 1900s image of Custom House Wharf. Photo by Timothy Goldkin Portland native Timothy Goldkin, 35, is an artist with a background in printmaking and alternative photographic practices and the founder of Ramble More Design. He often uses archival images to create large-scale pieces

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Clandestina review – artists fighting fascists in Portugual in the 1950s – and the present day | Movies

Anchored by the personal writings of 20th-century Portuguese revolutionary Margarida Tengarrinha, Maria Mire’s feature debut attempts to create a bridge between the history, the present and the future of political activism in Portugal. Told through voiceover, Tengarrinha’s extraordinary experiences describe an engaging relationship between crafts and activism. Along with her fellow members of the then-banned

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Louis Vuitton Unveils Floral-themed Silk Squares Reimagined by Artists

Louis Vuitton has teamed with a cohort of contemporary artists on a collection of silk scarves, or carré in French, which aims to bring new perspectives to the brand’s signature four-petal bloom that constitutes part of its monogram. Hitting stores worldwide beginning Aug. 30, the limited-edition silk squares are designed by the German pixel-art collective

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Superman: James Gunn Unveils Strategy to Support VFX Artists

In recent years, the world of Hollywood blockbusters has often been plagued by criticism over the quality of visual effects (VFX). James Gunn responds to a fan question about overworked and underpaid VFX artists. Major releases, including Marvel films and DC’s The Flash (we were told the VFX artists didn’t have time to finish the

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James Gunn Reveals DC Studios Plan to Address Overworked VFX Artists

Superman helmer James Gunn says VFX artists won’t face a crunch over the upcoming franchise launcher. In recent years, the work crunch visual effects workers have faced amid a growing slate of superhero films has been a main topic of discourse in film circles online. Oftentimes, various VFX vendors have found themselves rushed given the

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50 Cent Slams Hurricane Chris for His Criticisms of His Festival

50 Cent has slammed Hurricane Chris for his video where he accuses the television mogul of not having any New Orleans artists perform at his Humor & Harmony Festival earlier this month. 50 Slams Hurricane Chris for Saying No New Orleans Artists Performed at His Festival On Sunday (Aug. 18), 50 Cent jumped on X,

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Registration open for free Fall hikes at Djerassi Resident Artists Program

by Contributed Content on August 18, 2024 Between September and November, Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers four free public hikes. This is a unique opportunity for the public to experience the landscape and sculptures that it has inspired over the past 40+ years through a docent-guided tour. Groups of 20 people are guided on a

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Hurricane Chris Criticizes 50 Cent for Excluding Louisiana Artists from Shreveport “Humor & Harmony” Festival [Video]

Hurricane Chris had some strong words for 50 Cent after the rapper-turned-mogul hosted a four-day event in Shreveport, Louisiana, without including any local Louisiana legends on the lineup. The event, called “Humor & Harmony,” ran from August 8th to August 11th and featured comedy shows, parties, concerts, celebrity basketball games, and car shows. Artists like

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Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby brings creativity, fun to Rondout area – Daily Freeman

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Thousands gathered in the Rondout area on Sunday for the 2024 Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby, viewing inventive creations made by individuals, families, groups, and organizations rolling down Broadway. Over 30 cars set off at 1 p.m. from the corner of Spring Street and Broadway, followed by an awards ceremony, with $2,500 in

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