Arts
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The Icing on My Cake
Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai is a masterful fusion of Japanese history, pop culture, and thrilling animation. Written by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi, the series introduces Mizu, the “Blue Eye Samurai,” an outcast in Edo-period Japan who’s on a quest for vengeance. Mizu’s blue eyes mark her as a mixed-race warrior, both feared and shunned…
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Liverpool Biennial Reveals Theme, Artists for Thirteenth Edi…
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Celebrating Lynne Thigpen
A Legacy of Talent and Transformation I loved Lynne Thigpen. It feels as though she’s been in my ears and eyes all my life, in powerful and unforgettable ways. It started with Godspell, where her role as a disciple brought a soulful depth to her character. But as we dive deeper into her career, it’s…
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Radio Juxtapoz, ep 152: Danielle Mckinney and the Sound of a…
[ad_1] Something that will always exist, regardless of political landscapes and the changing of societal norms, is the need to honor space. Danielle Mckinney knows something about space, and waiting, and watching, and observing. As a photographer she practices these disciplines, and when she began to explore her desire to paint, she found something remarkably…
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A Mosaic Storyline Looks to the Sky in a Poetic Stop-Motion …
[ad_1] Given that mosaic typically requires a cement base to secure the individual fragments, it’s unusual to find the medium in stop-motion animation, a technique requiring that components move a microscopic distance in each frame. But during a 10-day residency in Tarusa, Russia, a group of artists working with the collaborative Invisible Friends decided to…
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HAIL TO THE KING QUINCY!
A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Maestro Behind the Soundtrack of Our Lives Quincy Jones has departed this world, but his legacy will continue to echo through our lives, defining generations of music, film, and cultural achievements that shaped the very soundtracks we hold close. In a career that spanned nearly seven decades, Quincy Jones…
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“Take me to the river” by Photographer Kseniya Apresian
[ad_1] A project documenting intentional communities by photographer Kseniya Apresian. Inspired by her own feelings of loneliness, disconnection, and isolation within modern society, Apresian began to think deeply about alternative ways of living. Zegg is a German community project with 100 members and a 32-year history. The main focus at Zegg is fostering relationships and…
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A Tale of Two Concerts
Reflections on Mount Vernon’s Evolution in Music:I recently stumbled upon a youtube clip (below) showcasing a concert at the newly renovated Mount Vernon Memorial Stadium in 2023. Watching it, I was swept back 40 years to my first breakthrough concert in 1984, where I headlined Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and…
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How to Draw People Talking
[ad_1] If you want to create art that truly connects with the viewer, a crucial component is communication. When we draw characters that are talking to each other, we open up a WORLD of storytelling. Two characters on a page might just be waiting for the bus, but draw them speaking and you massively increase…
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Paul Weiner: Redefining Art in the Age of Digital Disinforma…
[ad_1] Early Inspirations: The Foundations of a Narrative Painter Born in 1993 in Aurora, Colorado, Paul Weiner’s creative journey began long before he earned his BFA in Painting from Syracuse University in 2015. The roots of his artistic vision can be traced back to his childhood, where his grandfather, Leonard, played a pivotal role in…