The distinctive voice of British rapper Slowthai is simultaneously a squeak and a scream. It’s as if the 26-year-old MC, born Tyron Frampton, knows that making his vocal tone slightly annoying will also make it impossible to ignore. His moniker is unrelated to his ethnicity—Mr. Frampton grew up being called […]
Month: February 2021
New An Post stamp marks centenary of the artist’s birth
In a rare accolade for a visual artist, An Post tomorrow issues a stamp marking the centenary of the birth of artist and designer Patrick Scott, who died in February 2014. More than just a stamp, the commemorative pack, designed by Oonagh Young and described by An Post as “a […]
Kennedy Museum of Art reopens with exhibit honoring two Graphic Design emeriti faculty | Campus News
The Kennedy Museum of Art opened an exhibit — “Legacy: Don Adleta and Karen Nulf, 60 years of graphic design” — this week, marking the reopening of the museum. “Legacy” chronicles the contributions of two professors emeritus of graphic design, Don Adleta and Karen Nulf, and their 60 years of […]
This Tucson gallery owner sells art pieces in countries around the globe | Entertainment
Despite Kielsmeier’s sharp eye for good art, he isn’t an artist himself. “I cannot draw or paint or anything. I do good stick figures,” he says. “I have no interested in (making art) — I just have a good eye.” In some instances, Tucsonans will drop by the gallery, at […]
Decatur art exhibit builds a world with Legos | Arts and Theatre
The process opened up Carney’s imagination to what could be recreated with the small plastic pieces. “The building is really fun.” he said. “But there’s lots of stuff going on.” During her research, Fawley learned the artwork was not only formed from original creations, but created through kits as well. […]
WWE Rumors: Bad Bunny, Damian Priest vs. Miz, Morrison Planned for WrestleMania | Bleacher Report
David Banks/Associated Press Bad Bunny’s recent training at the WWE Performance Center apparently wasn’t just for show. The chart-topping rapper-singer is reportedly set to make his in-ring debut at WrestleMania, teaming with Damian Priest to take on The Miz and John Morrison, per Wrestling Observer Radio. Bad Bunny made his […]
4 essential movies turning 20 this year | Arts & Culture
2021 marks the twenty-year anniversary of an extremely influential year in culture and film. The films released in 2001 were unknowingly created on the precipice of a total cultural shift. The past two decades in film have been defined by advancements in technology that changed the way we make and […]
El Paso first-grader’s ‘peace and love’ flag design wins statewide art contest
An El Paso’s first grader’s drawing representing peace and love took the top prize in a statewide flag design contest. Creative Kids talk about sculpture unveiled in El Paso Click to expand UP NEXT Amariah Adame was named the state winner for the elementary school category in the Texas Art Education Association‘s Youth Art […]
New exhibits open at three area art galleries | Arts & Entertainment
A batch of new art exhibitions are now open in the metro area, in person and online. • Northville Art House has opened 2021 with “Shear Madness,” an international collage exposition featuring 60 pieces selected from 160 entries. It runs through Feb. 6, with an opening reception from 11 a.m.-3 […]
Carriageworks Is Putting On a Free, Non-Traditional Art Exhibition With Works From More Than 50 Artists
Carriageworks will continue its work of supporting local artists and the arts industry with its upcoming exhibition No Show, an evolving display of art installations, residencies, performances and screenings from 11 New South Wales-based artist-run initiatives (ARIs). “[Those organisations] are where all the ideas start sometimes, and where there’s an […]