"The eyes are the mirror of the soul.”

- Paulo Coelho

An artist’s signature is on every work of theirs. It could be a physical inscription or something more noticeable like their use of colors. Contemporary artist Pedro Albuquerque uses the eyes of his subjects to draw emotion and vibrant colors to liven up the portraits that may have a dim feeling over it.

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Though an influencer in the world of drag, Leigh Bowery was “never interested in simply being a drag queen.” A artist in every sense of the word, Bowery is known for his performance art, modeling, fashion design, and provocative nature. He was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and describes his parents and sister as “ordinary.” In 1980, when he was just 19, he moved to London where his career took off and remained there for the next 14 years until his death in 1994. Bowery’s work and lifestyle was both provocative and controversial. His fashion designs and performance art made a statement about society, body image, and some believe reflected his battle with Aids. “The dot face, for example, was a comment on Kaposi’s sarcoma”, said his friend DJ Princess Julia.

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There is something interesting about the climate of racial injustice and its relationship with technology, specifically cameras. The idea of a post-racial society is a myth and a quick Google search will make this apparent to anyone who took the time to look it up. The hatred isn’t more prevalent, it’s just being recorded. It’s sad to say that it took these atrocities to jolt a nation that had become too desensitized into action.

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Close your eyes. Imagine that the weather is perfect and you’re in your favorite place with not a care in the world, a moment of pure bliss. That’s what I feel when listening to Eric Bellinger’s acoustic tracks. His vocal range is admirable. When his voice is paired with an acoustic guitar, the two become one and are in perfect harmony.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, and 14 year old artist Sevy Marie Eicher speaks to people all over the world through her art work. Sevy was born with Down Syndrome in Sofia, Bulgaria. Although Bulgaria is a part of the EU, they are still ranked number two in the world for child institutions, right after Russia. She now lives in Texas with her adoptive mother, father, and three siblings.

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