While megastar musician Beyoncé achieved the historic feat of becoming the first Black women to sit atop of the U.S. and U.K. country charts since “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” went no. 1 on February 22, the beloved Black-American star has already ruffled the feathers of country music’s landscape, showcasing its racist past as the genre is
Members of the Palo Verde Artists of Sun City recently took a field trip to the El Dorado of Sun City Art Gallery to view the artwork of Ruth Glenn Little. The show featured Little’s works in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil and mixed media. Little is an instructor at Palo Verde Artists, a published author,
Gustav Klimt, a Viennese Symbolist painter and co-founder of the Viennese Secession movement, first came to prominence as a mural painter. Later, he became known for his paintings of women, including those prominent in Viennese society around 1901–09. This period in the artist’s career was dubbed the “Golden Phase,” and was characterized by striking portraits
Following the release of their book, the architect-professor co-editors talk about their research process, Afrofuturism, and subverting expectations of Blackness For the editors Anita N. Bateman and Emanuel Admassu, Where is Africa? isn’t a question, but rather an ontological statement. It represents the search, resolution, and continuous cycle of grappling with questions and ideologies about
As the morning sun rose over Columbus, Georgia, on February 17, a group of young martial artists from Enterprise, Alabama, prepared to showcase their skills at the 34th Annual Southern Open National Martial Arts Championship. These students, hailing from Conley’s Keichu-Do Academy, were about to embark on an adventure that would not only test their
Imagine wandering through the vibrant streets of Yucatan, each corner adorned with the rich tapestry of its artistic heritage. Now, thanks to the Secretariat of Culture and Arts of Yucatan (Sedeculta), this immersive experience is accessible from anywhere in the world. The recently launched digital catalog ‘In Situ’ marks a significant leap in promoting local
Imagine that you decide to enter a cafeteria in search of a drink that will refresh or warm you on the coldest or hottest days and You find its walls full of posters of Aitana, Ana Mena or another music star from our country. Chances are you’ll end up rubbing your eyes to see if
The Pelham Art Center held their third Artist Club Lecture of the year on February 17. These free public lectures are a way to learn about different styles of art and stories of artists from the art center’s Artist Club members. The three artists that presented were Janice DeMarino, Allison Ciampi and Kim White. Janice
Budding Artists Show at Art Domestique Gallery | KCII Radio – The One to Count On Art Domestique Gallery invites students to participate in their 6th annual “Budding Artists” show held March 15th-April 28th, 2024. This event offers students the experience of entering a
In a move that has stirred both applause and criticism, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s recent announcement of R100,000 awards has ignited a fiery debate on the true intentions behind these substantial financial incentives. At the heart of this controversy lies a fundamental question: Are these awards a genuine attempt to honor the