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Walt Disney World Celebrates Black Animators, Artists And Culture Plus Tips + More

Walt Disney World Celebrates Black Animators, Artists And Culture Plus Tips + More

By Courtneyb / December 7, 2023

Walt Disney World has been on a mission to share and honor the deep rich culture that has contributed to...

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Exclusive: Chicago Muralist Dwight White II Details Collaborating on New Mural for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer

Exclusive: Chicago Muralist Dwight White II Details Collaborating on New Mural for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer

By Shawn Grant / December 6, 2023

In a groundbreaking initiative, Allstate has revealed a vibrant 'soccer coaching mural' in a Chicago neighborhood, seamlessly blending art with...

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Salaam Remi kicks off Art Basel Weekend with his 4-Day MuseZeuM Exhibit Feat. Trina, Notorious B.I.G And Celia Cruz Unveiling

Salaam Remi kicks off Art Basel Weekend with his 4-Day MuseZeuM Exhibit Feat. Trina, Notorious B.I.G And Celia Cruz Unveiling

By Sha Be Allah / December 5, 2023

Super producer and hip-hop curator Salaam Remi is hosting a special four-day MuseZeuM art gallery exhibit to kick off Art Basel weekend in Miami, Florida. The gallery...

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Report: Nelly and Ashanti Expecting Their First Child Together

Report: Nelly and Ashanti Expecting Their First Child Together

By Shawn Grant / December 4, 2023

Nelly and Ashanti are expecting their first child together. According to US Weekly, the pregnancy confirmation comes after teasing a...

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Nelly and Ashanti Keep Romance Going Strong at Nelly’s Black and White Ball

Nelly and Ashanti Keep Romance Going Strong at Nelly’s Black and White Ball

By Zoe Zorka / December 4, 2023

While celebrity breakups and divorces have dominated the news in recent weeks, one high-profile couple is still going strong. Nelly...

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Babs Bunny Unleashes the Final Trailer for QOTR PRESENTS PANIC ROOM 7: Battle Rap Brilliance

Babs Bunny Unleashes the Final Trailer for QOTR PRESENTS PANIC ROOM 7: Battle Rap Brilliance

By Courtneyb / December 4, 2023

Buckle up, battle rap enthusiasts, because the Queen of the Ring is back, and this time, it's going down in...

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21 Savage Lights Up London in Epic O2 Arena Homecoming Tour Finale

21 Savage Lights Up London in Epic O2 Arena Homecoming Tour Finale

By Courtneyb / December 3, 2023

On November 30th, 21 Savage, the Grammy award-winning artist, and philanthropist, concluded his inaugural European tour with a sensational performance...

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Nike Savvas’ “Atomic: Full of Love, Full of Wonder”

March 26, 2012

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Atomic: Full of Love, Full of Wonder is an installation of suspended bouncy balls by artist Nike Savvas. ... Read Article

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Portfolio Spotlight: Chen Man

March 23, 2012

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Chen Man is a Beijing based photographer whose work has appeared in Vision, iD, and other magazines. The 32 year old Man graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2005 with a degree in photograph... Read Article

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Exhibit: Yoskay Yamamoto ‘s “Jokes On Me” at LeBasse Projects in Chinatown, Los Angeles, C.A.

March 23, 2012

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Japanese born and raised, L.A. based artist Yoskay Yamaoto will have an solo exhibit at LeBasse Projects: Chinatown opening March 24th, and running through April 21st 2012. "Jokes ON Me", a solo exhib... Read Article

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Video: Origami Stop Motion by Sipho Mabona

March 23, 2012

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Origami work of Sipho Mabona shot by animation studio stoptrick. Origami Rhino Unfolding from MABONA ORIGAMI on Vimeo. ... Read Article

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Judith Braun’s Charcoal Dust Finger Painted Mural

March 22, 2012

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Judith Braun's "fingerings" charcoal finger painted piece Diamond Dust is currently on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va through June 1st. It was painted over several days in Februa... Read Article

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David Choe Fat Cap T-Shirts

March 22, 2012

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UpperPlayground offers artist David Choe Fat Cap T-Shirts series representing the cities of L.A., S.F. and N.Y.C.... Read Article

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Dunk light by The Future Perfect

March 22, 2012

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Basketball hoop light offered by The Future Perfect retails for $425... Read Article

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New Origami Piece from Banksy

March 22, 2012

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New piece of an Origami crane holding a goldish by Banksy popped up in the UK this week. via Street Art News... Read Article

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Between the Lines – Deadboy

March 22, 2012

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Graffiti Talks - Deadboy from betweenthelinesdoc on Vimeo.... Read Article

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Video: Risk “The Last Hand to Medium Art Form”

March 22, 2012

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Thalo Magazine recently interviewed graffiti artist Risk on his history and perspective on creating art. ... Read Article

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Clouds, Smoke, and Portals by Scott Hazard

March 21, 2012

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Scott Hazard Raleigh-based artist and landscape architect uses layered photographs to create cut outs of smoke, clouds, and portals in walls. He has same technique to create a number of fantastic typogr... Read Article

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Video: Gaia and Nanook at Living Walls

March 20, 2012

Graffiti artist Gaia and Nanook create "The Sunrise of Edgewood" mural for the Living Walls Concept via 12 Prophet... Read Article

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Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Sha Rock

March 20, 2012

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Back in the late 70s when Hip Hop first began to bloom, there weren't many females in the Hip Hop arena. Sharon Green aka MC Sha Rock was one of the first women to be known as an official MC and the f... Read Article

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Jung Von Matt’s minimalist LEGO ads

March 20, 2012

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These minimalist ads from German agency Jung Von Matt made these minimalists creations of popular cartoons from LEGO's for a campaign called "Imagine" ... Read Article

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Video: David Shrigley X StÃ¼ssy

March 20, 2012

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Video from Stüssy's guest artist series with David Shrigley Stussy - David Shrigley from Stussy on Vimeo.... Read Article

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B-Boy Abstracts by Mare139

March 19, 2012

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Legendary grafftit writer and artist Mare139's new abstract work inspired by breakdancer Ken Swift. via 12 Prophet... Read Article

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Light Skeletons by Janne Parviainen

March 19, 2012

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In camera light paintings by Helsinki-based photographer Janne Parviainen. via Colossal... Read Article

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Exhibit:Kris Kuksi’s “Triumph” at Joshua Liner Gallery in NYC

March 19, 2012

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Hercules vs. Diana 2011 Mixed media sculptor and painter Kris Kuksi's third solo exhibition Triumph with Joshua Liner Gallery is now on exhibit through April 7th, 2012. His new works of mixed-media s... Read Article

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Culture: Flying Muralsâ

March 19, 2012

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Flying Murals’ in Miami with Daze, Aiko, Liqen, and Futura Street Art King showcased their work in Miami at the Art Wynwood art fair. Retna, How, Nosm, Daze, Aiko, Liqen and Futura all showed at the ... Read Article

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In Ego Trip Land Every Rap Album Cover is Irish

March 17, 2012

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The team over at Ego Trip did an amazing ode to St. Patrick's Day and gave some of your favorite rap albums an Irish remix. 50 Cent – Kiss Me I’m Irish or Die Tryin’ Lil Wayne – Tha Ca... Read Article