Author: Visionary Artistry Magazine

Fintan Whelan: Raw Silk & Oil on Canvas

Temptation is not simply an emotion. “Temptation” is the name of a piece of art.

It is 95 centimeters long and 120 centimeters in height. It's a painting with a fibrous quality – chaotic yet controlled swishes of rust orange and jade green hues clash, overlap, fade, and burst in colorful unison. And just beneath its titillating title, the description of the piece reads:

“Mixed Media, raw silk & oil on canvas.” 

“Temptation” is one of many paintings created by abstract, German-based artist Fintan Whelan.

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Ant/Dote

Normally, when two powerhouses from one field join forces, we can expect to see the pair succeed in their endeavors. Such was the case when a pair of fashion gurus came together with an idea for the thriving fashion scene developing in the south, specifically, Atlanta. Founder of Wish Boutique, Lauren Amos, and veteran fashion journalist Eugene Rabkin recently formed a partnership for a project they felt Atlanta was the perfect market for.

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John Wick Chapter 4: Not Your Average Action Flick

Let’s make one thing very clear – “John Wick: Chapter 4” is not a movie, at least not a normal one; none of the “Wick” films are. 

Instead, they are long, incredibly choreographed scenes of badass Canadian actor Keanu Reeves shooting, punching, and stabbing his way through brief moments of plot and story. That is how I can best describe the films that precede its senior release. 

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Barbara Chase-Riboud: A Lifetime of Success

With a lifetime of achievements under her belt, artist, sculptor, writer, and fashion connoisseur Barbara Chase-Riboud started her impactful and passionate career at the age of fifteen years old, selling her first novel titled “Reba" in 1955 to the Museum of Modern Art. At the age of 83, Chase-Riboud’s work is celebrated as she is named one of the very few Black Americans awarded France’s highest order of merit, the Légion d’honneur. This is an award Chase-Riboud dreamed about since she was young and dreaming of a life within the art world. 

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Symba: Rise and Grind

Conquering the hip-hop music world has never been an easy feat. However, hip-hop has come a long way from the days when Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to sign a deal with a major record label. Since its 1970s New York roots, hip-hop has gone on a worldwide journey, leaving its undeniable stamp in regions across the globe. From the west coast, we know Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Death Row slang when we hear it. Down south, Outkast and Goodie MOB’s Dungeon Family twang is unmistakable. 

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Chloe Flower: A Symphony of Flower Power

Her hair is as black as the keys on which her elegant fingers produce masterpieces. Her facial expression means charisma, expressiveness and willpower. She confidently poses herself in extraordinary fashion styles, wherever you see her, she is bubbling with enthusiasm. Chloe Flower has brought to life the connection between classical music and rap music from artists like Cardi B with her independently created music genre Popsical. 

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