The High Rise Show: Next Level Art

Four decades ago in Manhattan, an art exhibition was held in an abandoned massage parlor in Times Square. […]

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Black Violin: Resists Convention

“If you look at us, we don’t look like your typical violinists,” says Wil B, referring to himself and his partner Kev Marcus. Both musicians are six-foot-two, 250 pound black men, and they make up the hip-hop duo Black Violin, which has risen to magnificent success in the past decade.

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Edward Crutchley’s Splash in Fashion

Within the fashion industry in recent years, “fast fashion” has grown to dominate the landscape, causing an increase in cheaply-made, disposable clothes. A stark contrast to this unsustainable system, British designer Edward Crutchley has risen to prominence in the fashion world with his flair for unique prints and textiles, an admirable work-ethic, and a focus on self-responsibility.

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Walker & Co.: Sharpened Sense of Wealth Building

For quite some time, Atlanta has been the ideal representation of affluence in the black community in the south. The rich history of thriving black businesses and black moguls is reflected throughout the music and film industry, and seeps into every aspect of black culture. There are numerous prominent black figures in the fashion and food industries, developing tech companies, etc. It’s such a welcoming environment for black business owners because of the various avenues being navigated. Atlanta has become a melting pot for black businesses. So it was an easy choice for Tristan Walker to make ATL the home of his beauty brand, Walker & Co.

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Ernest Shaw Jr.: Battling Hate Brushstroke By Brushstroke

Research has proven that art has therapeutic, healing, and unitary effects on individuals, specifically those with trauma and PTSD (see this fascinating article on Healthline). Art is utilized in rehabilitation centers and public schools alike as a method of allowing human beings to channel their emotions in a positive manner with tangible outcomes. For artist Ernest Shaw Jr., the inspiration for his work stems from the desire to unite entire communities through this shared emotional catharsis.

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AFROPUNK: Can We Still Call It That?

Since I was 15 years old and first transitioning to my natural hair, I’ve been dying to attend AFROPUNK ATL; as a high school sophomore Iwas mesmerized by exhaustive photos of eclectic fashions, big, colorful,natural afros, and an overall beautiful collection of people that, for once, made me feel normal for wearing black lipstick and combat boots in the summer.

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