In the bustling world of artistry, where creativity meets technology, few voices resonate as loudly as Karla Ortiz’s. Known for her captivating sketches and paintings, Ortiz has become a renowned artist and a passionate advocate for the protection of artists’ rights in an era dominated by generative AI. In a recent interview with NBC News,
The streets of Tallahassee are sprinkled with pockets of eclectic murals and artwork, largely done by local artists who want to contribute to the city’s beauty and uniqueness. One such artist is Matthew Forrest, better known by his artist name Briteso. The Tallahassee native has painted some of the iconic murals in Railroad Square, southside
Nationally recognized self-taught artist and Louisville native Jaylin Stewart has teamed up with Coach New York creating hand-painted Coach-themed bags for the Derby Season.The store hosted the artist for the fourth annual Derby Bag painting event this weekend. Customers had the opportunity to meet with the artist behind the designs.”It brings a really unique and
Talley Student Union hosted the annual Asian Art Showcase on March 29. The Critical Asian Narratives and Engagement group, known as CRANE, organized the event, deeming this year’s theme Fluorescence. “We want everyone to come to these events,” said Surbhi Sharma, a second-year studying political science and CRANE board member. “We want everyone to be
A two-year grant through Creatives Rebuild New York that placed two artists in residence at SUNY Jamestown Community College is near its conclusion. Jessica Kubiak, interim vice president of Academic Affairs at SUNY JCC, said the work artist Kaycee Colburn has shared with the college during the grant’s duration has been “varied and voluminous.” “She’s
Sample size and pre-screening Based on effects observed in previous studies2,41,51 with similar experimental designs and factors of interest, as well as counterbalancing requirements, we preregistered and collected 32 valid data sets. An online pre-screening was created to ensure that only non-experts who were familiar with the selection of famous artists would take part in
Many of us became familiar with Dan Wilson when his band Semisonic released one of the most popular rock tracks of the late ‘90s, “Closing Time.” While generally understood as a song about having to leave a bar that’s about to close for the night, Wilson has said it was also a metaphor for birth—as
In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor didn’t hold back on his criticism of music streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music. His words resonate deeply with the struggles faced by many artists in an industry increasingly dominated by digital platforms. Reznor‘s frustration stems from the meager payouts these
LEE PRICE WITH HIS ART PIECE, “AHMAD JAMAL’S DREAM.” IT TOOK FIRST-PLACE HONORS. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Ask the artists, and they’ll tell you that a “Just Pittsburgh” is a place where a Black man can thrive and live, being able to express who you are without fear or judgment from others, everybody listening to
The video above shows a downtown mural featuring 2 social justice advocates unveiled in 2023. ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Artists are invited to submit their ideas for a mural to honor Allen County’s 200 bicentennial celebration. The Allen County Bicentennial Executive Board is searching for 15 artists or teams to create murals on fiberglass sculptures