Category Archive: ART

Lily Brik: Painting the Streets of Spain

“Usually people paint during the childhood, but they forget about it once they grow up. Luckily, it stayed in my mind,” said artist Lily Brik. Lily’s journey as an artist began at a young age. Her connection with painting has led to a number of projects on canvas, as well as murals around Spain. The 30-year-old muralist is just getting started, but already has some really cool work under her belt. 

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Jon Key: Art that Challenges Space

Art is a valuable tool for self-expression, while also serving as a form of activism. When tragedy strikes, creatives seek an outlet to draw attention to inequalities. Jon Key, an artist known for his dedication to justice, used art to vocalize his thoughts and feelings after the 2016 Pulse Nightclub massacre. Following the tragedy, Key focused his attention on the safety of queer and trans people of color in public spaces. 

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Michael Aboya: Reimagining Ghana

Photography has a unique ability to allow people access to places they will never visit. In a way, photographers act as guides, introducing people, places, and ideas. A photograph also has the ability to change people’s perspectives. Michael Aboya, a photographer from Ghana, recognizes just how powerful a photo can be, and he seeks to use that power.

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