Firelei Báez in her studio, 2023. Photo: Sean Hanley When Firelei Báez was a visual arts fellow at the American Academy in Rome (2021-22), she went on a trip to Puglia, where she had a powerful dream. The Dominican Republic-born, Brooklyn-based artist recalls waking up with “almost happy” tears. “It was a dream of being
ST. GEORGE —From indoor and outdoor murals to symbolic paintings of trauma and loss, this artist is showing that being both a mom and an artist is more than possible. Kimberly Ipson hugs her two children inside her home in St. George, Utah, Dec. 5, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News “I
The intersection of hip-hop culture and the gambling industry has become increasingly pronounced in recent years, with more and more rappers delving into the world of sportsbooks and casinos. While this partnership may seem innocuous at first glance, it raises important questions about the impact on their fans, particularly within Black America. Since the Supreme
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — No one appreciates the holidays more than someone who, at one time, believed they might not see another one. Never has that been more true than in the life story of artist Christopher Johnson, who after surviving stage four cancer finally found his purpose in life and he says he owes
ISTANBUL The exhibition “The Trace of Memory: The Neolithic City of Çatalhöyük” is on display at the Atatürk Culture Center (AKM) Gallery. Curated by Siret Uyanık, the exhibition is jointly organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The project is being coordinated by Uyanık and Çatalhöyük Excavation Director Associate Professor
OCALA, Fla. — The 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is looking for local artists to paint during the performances. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Every Friday, the city will be hosting a live music event for 10 weeks. People can submit applications from the following counties: Read More Read: 9 places to see
NORTHAMPTON — From the grandiose Academy of Music at one end of Main Street to the “History of Women in Northampton” mural decorating the Verizon building to the quaint shops selling handmade pottery and watercolor greeting cards, Northampton is a city filled with art. However, while their art decorates the city, artists struggle to afford
LOS ANGELES — In The American Way of Death, first published in 1963, author Jessica Mitford critiqued the United States funeral industry for undermining the dignity of the deceased and exploiting grieving families for financial gain. Why, if our daily lives are so commodified, wouldn’t our deaths be commodified, too? That was the central question
There was no shortage of new music, groundbreaking tours, or chart-setting records made in 2023. Whether it was Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour breaking a Guinness World Record, a Travis Scott concert being mistaken for an earthquake, or a rock album from global favorite Dolly Parton, the year was a memorable one. After much deliberation on
Emmanuel Louisnord Desir makes painting, assemblage, and sculpture that sings a strange song of ancient times and modern life, mysticism, empire, religions of the book, global diaspora and allegorical testimony. Within this ambitious framework, Desir’s stylistic approach is omnivorous in its influences and yields an edgy, folk-infused surrealism. His contorted arks, sweeping scenic histories, individual