August 17, 2024
Artists

All about the shapes: West Loop gallery showcases illustrations by artist David Lee Csicsko 

Tucked away in a restored church in the West Loop, the retrospective of artist David Lee Csicsko marks his decades-long career and lifelong commitment to uplifting both the queer community and its icons throughout history. Illustrations from Csicsko’s books. Photo by Jess Savage Csicsko’s solo show, “Mr. Fancy Pants: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons,” is

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13 R&B music videos where artists sing in the rain

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Usher’s “U Got It bad” music video Image Size landscape-medium During the 90s and early aughts, music videos from marquee names were seemingly obsessed with sticking artists in a downpour. Whether it complemented the song or not, added passion or posturing, the “R&B artist singing in the rain” motif was

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Jimin’s TikTok takeover means something big for artists

BTS’ Jimin has taken over TikTok for his new album “MUSE” and it represents something big for artists on the platform. BTS fans can now dive deep into the world of BTS’ Jimin with TikTok’s brand new #Jimin_Who hub. This immersive in-app experience celebrates the release of Jimin’s highly anticipated sophomore album, “MUSE”. The TikTok

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Detroit judge dismisses case against alleged Beavis graffiti artist

An accused Detroit-area graffiti artist has beat the charges against him.  A judge on Thursday dismissed six felony counts of malicious destruction of property against Bryan Herrin, who Wayne County prosecutors alleged was responsible for spraying faces of the character from “Beavis and Butt-Head” throughout Detroit. The charge is punishable by up to four years

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Women artists on display at the Pioneers Museum

COLORADO SPRINGS — A new art exhibit at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is dedicated solely to the art of women. The title is, “50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity. “50% of the Story, is a groundbreaking exhibit, and that is the first time a permanent museum exhibit is dedicated to solely the art

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Meet the C24 artists: Artemas

“I actually live next to Damon Albarn’s studio,” Artemas reveals, sounding a little in awe. “I can see inside the studio… In summertime, he’ll open the window and you can fucking hear it all.” The creative hub in question can be found under the Westway in west London, where Artemas Diamandis is nipping at the

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​29% of artists report decrease in gig fees, according to study – News

29% of musicians have reported a decrease in gig fees in recent years, according to a new study by DJ, rehearsal and recording studio network PIRATE. According to the survey – conducted by 1,700 band members, solo artists, and DJs – gig fees have predominantly stagnated or decreased in recent years. The study found that

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LANDR Fair Trade AI: Ethical AI or the exploitation of artists?

LANDR Fair Trade AI: Ethical AI or the exploitation of artists?  ·  Source: LANDR LANDR, the AI-powered music production platform, announces a new Fair Trade AI programme. This programme allows artists to earn recurring revenue by participating in the training of AI-powered music tools, and represents the first mature opt-in model for the music industry.

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Exiled Russian Artist Philippenzo: ‘I Turned My Cell into a Creative Studio’

Читаете русскую версию здесь. Artist Philippenzo wants you to refer to him as such — as a pseudonym.  “I don’t like it when the media are like policemen and use passport data that has nothing to do with my art,” he says. In his home country, Philippenzo is being prosecuted under Article 214.2 of the

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‘Conspiracy of Artists’ opens July 27

A group of ravens is sometimes called a “conspiracy.” A group of artists? Yes, conspiracy works in that capacity, too. “It started out as a Facebook group to bring local artists together,” organizer and lead artistic conspirator Keith Harrop said Thursday. “They were very fragmented,” he said. “It seemed like we all knew each other

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