Sun Yuan and Peng Yu: Crossing Boundaries

Modern performance art is often skewered by viewers for being shallow: stirring up controversy for controversy’s sake. But occasionally, these works tap into the global zeitgeist better than any piece of traditional art. Some boundaries, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us, are meant to be crossed.

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Colman Domingo: 2024’s Leading Man

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have heard of the film “The Color Purple” and HBO’s drama series “Euphoria.” These award-winning films have caught the attention of film and show enthusiasts worldwide, and shined a spotlight on American actor and playwright, Colman Domingo.

The 54-year-old Philadelphia native wasn’t always interested in the arts, however, he was passionate about writing. He was part of his high school’s newspaper and even majored in journalism for two semesters before transitioning to radio, television, and film at Temple University.

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Jonathan Simkhai: Boundless Female Fashion

On the first Monday of May, actress Taraji P. Henson stunned on the MET gala red carpet in an ornate custom gown created by SIMKHAI, the namesake brand of designer Jonathan Simkhai. For her third time as a guest at fashion’s most glamorous event, Henson wanted a large train, and she knew Simkhai was the right choice after seeing just a few sketches. “He made my dream come true,” Henson told Entertainment Tonight on the MET Gala red carpet.

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Kid Laroi: Song of the Summer

If you’ve been online for the last 3 years, you’ve likely heard the songs “Stay,” “Nights Like This,” or more recently, “Girls.” The catchy rhythms and lyrics have caught the attention of online users everywhere and inspired many viral dance trends.

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Chris Pappan: Honoring Heritage

As a citizen of the Kaw Nation, Osage, Lakota, and European descent, artist Chris Pappan pays tribute to his Native American heritage through his vigorously detailed art. As an avid believer that time is a circular concept and everything comes back around, Pappan uses his art as a way to connect with his ancestors.

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SWAIA Fashion Week: The First U.S. Native Fashion Week

If you’re a fan of the Met Gala, you may have seen American actress Lily Gladstone in a black dress and cape decorated in star-shape jewelry by men’s and womenswear designer Gabriela Hearst and indigenous jeweler Keri Ataumbi or Quannah Chasinghorse wearing a stunning multicolored beaded neck piece by beadwork artist Heather Dickson. These two took this year’s Met Gala by storm and drew attention to amazing works by indigenous designers.

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