Pope.L. Photo: Peyton Fulford Pope.L, the Chicago artist whose work has been the subjects of multiple solo exhibitions in recent years, died at home on 23 December 2023. He is perhaps most recognised for a series of public performances, including the early Times Square Crawl (1978) and Tompkins Square Crawl (1991), in which he dragged himself on his belly
IMDb, the Internet Movie Database, has just released its annual “In Memoriam.” Looking back at the year that was 2023, IMDb created its yearly clip to pay its respects to the great artists who passed away last year. Touching on names that have inspired a generation, the video starts off with the late Sir Michael
There’s nothing like finding a fave new artist to freak out over. So, we’ve drummed up this mix of music newbies and essential rising acts to get some fresh talent your way. Whether you’re plotting the playlist for your next rager or just looking to soak up a new sound, we’ve got you covered. Here’s
(Seguin) — Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin and the city of Seguin seek to commission a professional indigenous artist to design and create a visual art or mixed media art creation, which must be able to travel to educational, city, business, and other locations. Organizers say the National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town
Graphic by Owensboro Times The second annual Through Sleet’s Eyes Festival will be held this Friday. This year, organizers are incorporating Moneta Sleet Jr.’s love for jazz music into the event, including local poets and New York City-based group Jason Tiemann Trio. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at the RiverPark Center, with the
More than five years ago, when we started the Meet an Artist Monday feature, we never dreamed it would become so popular! But it’s not surprising that folks want to know more about the people behind the most exciting art in the city, so we won’t be stopping any time soon. Here’s a look back
Concerns are arising as a concert featuring multiple K-pop artists, including aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN and &TEAM, is set to take place as planned despite a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hitting Japan just a day ago. On January 1st, KROSS announced that it decided to proceed with the concert on January 2nd after careful consideration. However, the organizer added
Legendary jazz artist Les McCann died Friday at the age of 88, according to NBC News. McCann, perhaps best known for his song “Compared to What,” passed away Friday, according to his manager Alan Abrahams, NBC News reported. It is unclear what the cause of death was, but McCann was in a Los Angeles-area hospital
Zach Bryan hit a home run — and knocked it out of the baseball stadium — with his two-hour set at the 2023 Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park in San Diego. The one-day musical event presented by Outriders took place on Saturday, December 30, and brought country music to the coast of California. The
Special to Independent Newsmedia Sedona Arts Center will present “Vision & Sound: An African American Experience” in February. An immersive arts experience, “Vision & Sound” broadens the understanding and appreciation of African American art and music for multigenerational and multicultural audiences, a press release explains. This program, which features an exhibition, lectures, artist demonstrations, musical