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Graphic design
fromColossal
1 month ago

Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders' Hand-Tufted Textiles

Simone Elizabeth Saunders uses vibrant textiles to explore Black identity, empowerment, and kinship.
fromColossal
4 days ago
Arts

Through Surreal Paintings, Shyama Golden Reincarnates a Mythic Narrative

Golden's art weaves personal narratives with cultural elements, exploring themes of identity and adversity through a surreal, artistic lens.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago
Photography

2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Alex Bex

Alex Bex won the Portrait category in the Booooooom Photo Awards, highlighting his unique approach to photography.
Graphic design
fromColossal
1 month ago

Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders' Hand-Tufted Textiles

Simone Elizabeth Saunders uses vibrant textiles to explore Black identity, empowerment, and kinship.
Arts
fromColossal
4 days ago

Through Surreal Paintings, Shyama Golden Reincarnates a Mythic Narrative

Golden's art weaves personal narratives with cultural elements, exploring themes of identity and adversity through a surreal, artistic lens.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago
Photography

2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Alex Bex

Alex Bex won the Portrait category in the Booooooom Photo Awards, highlighting his unique approach to photography.
more#art
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Janiva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
fromColossal
1 week ago
Chicago

Here's What We're Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2025

EXPO CHICAGO showcases diverse artworks from international artists, emphasizing cultural narratives and innovative practices during its return to Navy Pier.
fromwww.7x7.com
7 months ago
Design

Surrealism, Sacred Ritual, Altered Realities + Canine Candor: What's on at SF Art Galleries This Fall

Art galleries are key for discovering new and boundary-pushing talent; they present thematic exhibitions exploring identity and culture.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Janiva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
fromColossal
1 week ago
Chicago

Here's What We're Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2025

EXPO CHICAGO showcases diverse artworks from international artists, emphasizing cultural narratives and innovative practices during its return to Navy Pier.
fromwww.7x7.com
7 months ago
Design

Surrealism, Sacred Ritual, Altered Realities + Canine Candor: What's on at SF Art Galleries This Fall

Art galleries are key for discovering new and boundary-pushing talent; they present thematic exhibitions exploring identity and culture.
more#contemporary-art
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump podcast

Stories shape politics significantly, as emphasized by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The political left may be retreating into conservatism regarding cultural narratives.
Media portrayal differences impact public perception of global issues.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

'It was weird, man': Zuckerberg took Facebook employees to see 'The Social Network' when it came out | TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg found the depiction of his life in 'The Social Network' to be inaccurate and uncomfortable.
Design
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diaspora

Three influential women explore contemporary African art and its narratives, bridging the continent and its diaspora.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Trump wants news outlets to get on board with "Gulf of America" - or else. Will they?

Place names reflect political power shifts and influence national identity; language in media shapes public perception and legitimacy.
Media industry
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

The White Lotus, Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai's finale, and more new TV this week

This week highlights significant returns like The White Lotus and Yellowjackets, showcasing drama amid diverse cultural and survival themes.
#africa
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?

Negative global perceptions of Africa cost the continent $3.3 billion annually, affecting its economy and people's lives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODG

Africans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?

Negative global perceptions of Africa cost the continent $3.3 billion annually, affecting its economy and people's lives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODG

Africans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.
more#africa
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Bony Ramirez "Le Grand Corail" @ Bradley Ertaskiran, Montreal

Colonization has deeply affected both the bodies of indigenous peoples and the land of the Caribbean, erasing their histories.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

What the dead, the uncanny and the monstrous tell us about human nature

The course deepens understanding of cultural narratives surrounding fears and the "other" through the study of ghosts, zombies, and monsters.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ardal O'Hanlon: 'I kind of objected to because it meant someone else playing Dougal - and that is unthinkable'

Ardal O'Hanlon discusses his morbid childhood memories and the significance of Irish identity and humor.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Curtain Calls: Latest endeavor by Oakland's Marcus Gardley doesn't disappoint

Gardley's A Thousand Ships intertwines personal stories with historical context, showcasing resilience and friendship amidst challenges faced by two Black women.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Women in technology

I'm a bisexual woman engaged to a man. I'm worried I missed the opportunity to explore my queerness fully.

Engagement to a man brings anxiety about losing touch with my bisexual identity.
fromDefector
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pass The Salt | Defector

Salt has been both a historical commodity and a culinary delight, despite its negative health implications.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Writing

'I Thought the Sun Rose and Set on His Sicilian Ass'

The article recounts a memorable encounter with Sonny Bono in a Hollywood coffee shop during the 1960s.
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Excellent "Interior Chinatown" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Asian-made films and shows in the 2020s uniquely portray the Asian-American experience, spotlighting identity struggles and the search for representation.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

DNA shows Pompeii's dead aren't who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historical narratives enriches understanding and reveals overlooked truths about ancient populations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Film

All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world

British films during WWII were heavily shaped by propaganda, intertwining national identity and state needs through a blend of fact and fiction.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazers

The Independent highlights Black History Month by showcasing portraits of influential Black figures and examining historical narratives in British politics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Do You Have a Case of the September Scaries?'

The transition from summer to fall brings about feelings of dread and anticipation known as the September Scaries.
fromThe Atlantic
11 months ago
Writing

A Different Kind of Colonial Story

Claire Messud explores complex family history and cultural narratives through storytelling.
fromBerlin Art Link
10 months ago
Design

An Interview with Nevin Aladag | Berlin Art Link

Nevin Aladağ explores the interplay between sound, cultural narratives, and artistic expressions by transforming everyday objects into vessels of cultural resonance and auditory experience.
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