5 Historic African American Fashion Photographers You Should Know
Let us honor five historic Black fashion photographers whose work defined Black fashion aesthetics and culture, while also giving voice to oppression.
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How to Create a Narrative in Documentary Photography
At its core, photography is about conserving the human aesthetic and capturing fleeting moments. While many genres are free to experiment with surrealism and abstract expressionism, documentary photography is about photographing reality as it is.
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’: A Perfect Dose of Warmth & Reality – Movie Review
If Beale Street Could Talk, directed by Barry Jenkins, is an excellent adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel of the same name, which depicted Black intimacy in the age of uprising racism.
Taking a Step Back: Why Is It Important? – Opinion Piece
Fear of not getting the job or “losing” can stress us out in every aspect of our lives, and as a result, we can start pushing ourselves too hard. In such situations, we have the option of continuing to push our boundaries, which could lead to physical or mental harm, or of taking a step back and reevaluating the stressors in our lives.
Climbing a Mountain, Literally: How Bhutan Helped Me Achieve Sobriety – Personal Piece
It always starts with one drink. As we drink more, people become more tolerable, life feels less challenging, and sleep finally appears attainable. But as days transpire, it’s not about “one” drink anymore.
Tell a Man It’s Okay to Cry – The Importance of Male Mental Health
While society has accepted many changes in this Millenium, the identity of the “real man” has stayed the same.
Shaping the Contemporary Art: Arthur Jafa – Artist Review
“I’ve pushed myself to push toward things that disturb me. I’ve developed a habit of recording these things because these things often disappear” – Arthur Jafa
A Legacy of Strength & Love – Mother’s Day
When I was born, I was a crying mess, making my presence known to the world. Suddenly, a voice tries to calm me down while holding me gently. As I opened my eyes, I saw a beam of happiness glowing through a woman’s face whose pain has faded away.
Entering the Inner Sanctum: Exploring the Art of Portraits
Human emotions have always been a fascinating subject to depict. For centuries, artists have created a visual world showcasing the depths of human nature. As you observe each painting or photograph, you realize artists have dived into the expanding universe of human individuality while keeping an open interpretation of the result, allowing the audiences to connect with subjects and find the relatable ground.
The Dance Between Instrumentals and Visuals: An Opinion Piece
Choosing the path of a visual artist has come with its fair share of challenges. Whether it was creative blocks or bombardment of mediocrity, I always had a sense of incompleteness. I found myself standing alone, surrounded by chaos.