‘Maynard’ Will Document The Story Of Atlanta’s First Black Mayor
A documentary about Maynard Jackson, the first African-American mayor of a major Southern city, is currently in post-production and scheduled to be released in 2018.
Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined
For her very first solo exhibition in New York, the gifted Toyin Ojih Odutola presents “Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined,” featuring a fictional series of portraits that narrate the lives of two aristocratic Nigerian families.
Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined
For her very first solo exhibition in New York, the gifted Toyin Ojih Odutola presents “Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined,” featuring a fictional series of portraits that narrate the lives of two aristocratic Nigerian families. Illustrated in Ojih Odutola’s signature style, the intimate portraits are life-sized drawings set against rich backdrops depicting family life […]
PVIFF Co-Founder James “JB” Brown Discusses The Film Industry, Key Influences, And More
We sat down with the film festival’s co-founder James “JB” Brown to learn more about the origins of PVIFF, his key inspirations, and what’s next on the horizon for Brown.
Illustrator Ashleigh Sharmaine Puts A Nostalgic Twist On Iconic Movies And TV Shows
From ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Girls Trip’, illustrator Ashleigh Sharmaine is reimagining well-known TV shows and movies with influence from the ‘90s era.
Illustrator Ashleigh Sharmaine Puts A Nostalgic Twist On Iconic Movies And TV Shows
From Martin to Rugrats, artist Ashleigh Sharmaine is reimagining well-known TV shows and movies with influence from the ‘90s era. In a recent interview with BET, Sharmaine described the three key ingredients that her art is comprised of: nostalgia, crossovers, and concept mash-ups. With her character crossover illustrations, the artist strives to switch the actors with a cartoon […]
LISTEN: A Conversation With Artist Marie-Denise Douyon On Her Migratory Childhood, Recent Work, And More
In an exclusive hour-long podcast, Nantali Indongo from ‘The Bridge’ gets to know visual artist Marie-Denise Douyon. Learn about her recent exhibition ‘2 islands, 2 stories, 1 district,’ how the artist’s work is heavily influenced by her unique childhood experiences, and more.
Remembering Tamara Natalie Madden: An Artist Who Reached Extraordinary Heights
On November 4th 2017, the world unexpectedly lost renowned artist Tamara Natalie Madden just two weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Madden’s paintings focused on heightening the everyday person who never had a chance to shine by raising them to the prestige of kings, queens, and warriors. These paintings were primarily based on her […]
The Trey Clegg Singers: Festival Sounds Of The Season
The Trey Clegg Singers will host their second annual holiday concert, Festival Sounds of the Season, on December 16th at Morehouse College.
Remembering Tamara Natalie Madden: An Artist Who Reached Extraordinary Heights
On November 4th, 2017, the world unexpectedly lost renowned artist Tamara Natalie Madden. Madden’s paintings focused on heightening the everyday person who never had a chance to shine by raising them to the prestige of kings, queens, and warriors.