art> MARGARET ROSE VENDRYES’ new African Diva series 33 1/3: Pushing the Needle, a series of the hottest and sexiest divas from 70s and 80s (pictured above); offers up a radical commentary on and ...
I’m use to seeing Xenobia Bailey waling the streets of Harlem decked in signature cap, crocheted work dress, and vintage glasses—this prolific fiber artist is all about the FUNK. More from cult...
If you count yourself like most food loving New Yorkers who consider themselves aficandos of Food and Art, you’ll want to check out this year’s Umami Festival bustling with lots of fab ha...
The No Longer Empty crew strikes again with their latest major project, This Side of Paradise opened on April 4, 2012, what’s behind the gates of the Andrew Freedman Home will clearly make the ...
Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love has just been crowned Fiber Month by Mayor Michael Nutter. This March and April Fiber Philadelphia 2012 will be hosting a series of lectures, exhibitio...
Lots of amazing presentations jumping off throughout Social Media Week, however I started my Valentine day off with Digital Voyeurism panel held at the Hearst Magazines Urban Theater. Much like the...
Food Fight: If you’re riled up over food why not join the conversation surrounding food questions of sustainability, obesity, sovereignty, ethics, culture, science, innovation, diversity and t...
Right in step with Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference takes place in NYC from 08- 12 February at Milk Studio. Want to know what’s next in fast paced landscape of...
This is an excerpt featured on the Studio Museum in Harlem blog, it’s my first in a series of design articles. London is one of the hottest and most creative cities, bristling with a multicultu...
THE FINN JUHL CHAMBER IN THE UN HEADQUARTER: Celebrates 100-year anniversary of Design design icon Finn Juhl starting 27 January rediscovery the UN Headquarters latest renovations. This major efforts...
Live stream videos at Ustream Sadly, I couldn’t fly off to Australia to attend this year’s Participatory Innovation Conference 2012′s (PIN-C2012), but I’ve been following the ...
Roger Tucker former graphic designer is setting his sights high, he’s on a serious mission to make visual artists works more accessible for everyday living. Recently Roger, launched a consulta...
I’m hooked on this. Actor/rapper Ice Cube steps into the world of industrial design posing in a series of advertisements highlighting the innovative chair designs of midcentury design luminaries Char...
I have several pairs of the Havaianas, from my trips to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. And much like everyone wearing Havaianas flip flops in Salvador, I simply love them to death. This year’s open...
Knowing my affinity for spiritual iconography a few weeks ago longtime design buddy, Gail Anderson introduced me to Jorge Vargas, owner of the popular Justo Botancia a longtime fixture in East Harlem...
This is a significant moment in time for the United States Postal Commission to select the works of Romare Bearden, one of the 20th century’s most distinguished American Artist. Not many visual artis...
The debut article of my first By Design column featured in International Review of African American Art, Fall 2011 issue on Malene Barnett, carpeting and rug designer. The Art of Everyday Use MALENE ...
In a wonderful article published on the COLORLINES blog the writer Jorge Rivas shares the critical stance taken by “We’re A Culture, Not A Costume,” poster campaign initiated by determi...
Spare Beats is back with loads of fun happenings in a city near you somewhere on this planet. It’s always fun to trove my city streets, plumb the web, twitter, FB or nag friends for what’...
as featured on FC by EXPERT BLOGGER DREW NEISSER, he weighs in on who will be the next major leaders in social business and whether these new initiatives can replace social media. What’s your t...
Stay tune Spare Beats is coming back this week with loads of exciting happenings around the city and perhaps even around the globe. It’s always fun to trove the city streets, plumb the web and ...
Shortly after 11PM Monday, the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur foundation announced this years 2011 MacArthur Grant Fellows, each of the 22 recipients will receive a staggering $500,...
GLIDE’12 rev’s up planning for the next symposium promises to surely be loaded with stellar presenters and topics. If you are interested in receiving information just leave me a comment,...
You will be moved by this new film, The Black Power Mixtape an award winning compilation feature documentary that displays the story of the African-American community 1967-1975, the people, the socie...
HELLO SUNSHINE You might have noticed that I haven’t updated my blog at all this month. It’s that time in August, when I usually tell all my friends, I’m going fishin’ ...
By Michele Y. Washington design critic and friend photo credit: george larkins The process of paying tribute to the passing of my dear friend Sylvia Harris is an honor, but at the same time it’s perp...
The International Review of African American Art just published a special issue which shows how aesthetic, scientific and mathematical configurations can be perceived in everything and experienced in...
Article from IRAAA Special Issue on Science, Technology and Art By Michele Y. Washington A dynamic husband-and-wife team is creating innovative, technology-based projects that merge design, ar...
Present Tense: The 2011 D-Crit Conference: Michele Washington, Untangling the Naps: The Afro Talks Back from D-Crit on Vimeo. “Untangling the Naps” investigates the cultural and historical significan...
Living in NYC ones days tend to be overloaded, so this weekend was no different with events from ICFF (International Furniture Fair) to Socialmedia weekend at Columbia School of Journalism organized ...
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