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#artistic-expression

NYC music

New York's SummerStage nixes Kehlani gig over "safety concerns" from mayor

Kehlani's concert in New York has been cancelled due to safety concerns linked to her pro-Palestine stance.

The cancellation reflects broader tensions around artistic expression and security issues in public events.

fromBillboard

NYC music

Kehlani's Central Park Pride Concert Canceled Over 'Safety Issues' Raised by NYC Mayor

Kehlani's performance at SummerStage in Central Park has been canceled due to safety concerns amid controversy from her canceled Cornell concert.

NYC music

fromComplex

Kehlani Concert Canceled, Pro-Palestine Stance Cited

Kehlani's concert in Central Park was canceled due to security concerns related to her support for Palestine.

NYC music

fromNME

New York's SummerStage nixes Kehlani gig over "safety concerns" from mayor

Kehlani's concert in New York has been cancelled due to safety concerns linked to her pro-Palestine stance.

The cancellation reflects broader tensions around artistic expression and security issues in public events.

fromBillboard

NYC music

Kehlani's Central Park Pride Concert Canceled Over 'Safety Issues' Raised by NYC Mayor

Kehlani's performance at SummerStage in Central Park has been canceled due to safety concerns amid controversy from her canceled Cornell concert.

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Music production

Leikeli47 Details New Album, Shares Video for New Song "Soft Serve"

Leikeli47's new album 'Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only' releases on June 13, featuring personal and innovative themes.

Beyonce Wore Gold Lingerie & A Breastplate In Her New Perfume Ad

Beyoncé showcases her creativity and commitment through bold aesthetics in her fragrance campaign for CÉ LUMIÈRE.

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Inside SSSTUFFF's World: Where Creativity Meets Interactive Fashion | stupidDOPE

SSSTUFFF redefines streetwear as an art form, focusing on creativity and expression over exclusivity.

Founded by creative partners with diverse backgrounds, the brand sources inspiration from everyday objects and chaos.

Fashion & style

Ethereal Silhouettes

Ethereal Silhouettes challenges traditional beauty norms by celebrating limitless and fluid femininity through innovative fashion and artistic expression.

Fashion & style

Queermaids

Queermaids represents a celebration of artistic freedom and identity in fashion, promoting self-expression.

The collection combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs, emphasizing the fluidity of identity.

At Marc Jacobs: Valley of the Dystopian Dolls

Marc Jacobs showcases extreme silhouettes and imaginative designs in his latest runway presentation.

Moth Couture - A Fusion of Latex and Lace Knit. - KALTBLUT Magazine

Maria Encke merges sustainability and individuality in her Moth Couture, redefining latex fashion with elegance while challenging traditional norms in Berlin's art scene.

fromBustle

Beyonce Wore Gold Lingerie & A Breastplate In Her New Perfume Ad

Beyoncé showcases her creativity and commitment through bold aesthetics in her fragrance campaign for CÉ LUMIÈRE.

fromstupidDOPE

Inside SSSTUFFF's World: Where Creativity Meets Interactive Fashion | stupidDOPE

SSSTUFFF redefines streetwear as an art form, focusing on creativity and expression over exclusivity.

Founded by creative partners with diverse backgrounds, the brand sources inspiration from everyday objects and chaos.

Ethereal Silhouettes

Ethereal Silhouettes challenges traditional beauty norms by celebrating limitless and fluid femininity through innovative fashion and artistic expression.

Queermaids

Queermaids represents a celebration of artistic freedom and identity in fashion, promoting self-expression.

The collection combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs, emphasizing the fluidity of identity.

At Marc Jacobs: Valley of the Dystopian Dolls

Marc Jacobs showcases extreme silhouettes and imaginative designs in his latest runway presentation.

Fashion & style

Moth Couture - A Fusion of Latex and Lace Knit. - KALTBLUT Magazine

Maria Encke merges sustainability and individuality in her Moth Couture, redefining latex fashion with elegance while challenging traditional norms in Berlin's art scene.

Graphic design

Maksym Haydar's 'Memories' feels like a scene lifted from a graphic novel - rich with depth, detail and storytelling

Maksym Haydar's 'Memories' explores themes of liberation through a 3D art representation of a chained performer's escape from a water tank.

fromArtforum

Digital life

Auriea Harvey & Michael Samyn

Digital art requires a belief in its materiality and the ability to manipulate virtual objects.

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Graphic design

Maksym Haydar's 'Memories' feels like a scene lifted from a graphic novel - rich with depth, detail and storytelling

Maksym Haydar's 'Memories' explores themes of liberation through a 3D art representation of a chained performer's escape from a water tank.

fromArtforum

Digital life

Auriea Harvey & Michael Samyn

Digital art requires a belief in its materiality and the ability to manipulate virtual objects.

more#video-games

#dance

San Francisco

Detained Chinese immigrants carved their anguish into a wall a century ago. Those words inspired a ballet

The Oakland Ballet's performance highlights historical injustices faced by immigrants detained on Angel Island through dance and poetry.

fromSun Sentinel

Berlin music

Experience Italy in Dance NOW! Miami's world premiere of 'Terra Mia | My Land'

Diego Salterini's ballet 'Terra Mia | My Land' explores contrasts of feelings and places, inspired by his Italian heritage.

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SF LGBT

A Smuin season shaped by DJ playlists, sexy sculpture, drag queen fame - 48 hills

Smuin Ballet's upcoming spring season program explores the theme of love through various choreographers and historical contexts.

San Francisco

Detained Chinese immigrants carved their anguish into a wall a century ago. Those words inspired a ballet

The Oakland Ballet's performance highlights historical injustices faced by immigrants detained on Angel Island through dance and poetry.

fromSun Sentinel

Berlin music

Experience Italy in Dance NOW! Miami's world premiere of 'Terra Mia | My Land'

Diego Salterini's ballet 'Terra Mia | My Land' explores contrasts of feelings and places, inspired by his Italian heritage.

from48 hills

SF LGBT

A Smuin season shaped by DJ playlists, sexy sculpture, drag queen fame - 48 hills

Smuin Ballet's upcoming spring season program explores the theme of love through various choreographers and historical contexts.

more#dance

Photography

Award-Winning Bird Photos from the 2025 SINWP Photographer of the Year

The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates avian photography, promoting wildlife conservation and artistic expression.

This year's winning entries emphasize the beauty and diversity of birdlife.

#contemporary-art

Arts

Videotape sculptures and wartime paintings among Turner prize shortlist

Diverse artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize reflect contemporary issues and personal narratives through innovative mediums.

Photography

Vibrant Winning Photos from the 2025 Color Photography Contest

The 2025 Color Photography Contest celebrates emotional and artistic expression through color, highlighting 14 unique category winners.

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Arts

Monumental Murals by Agostino Iacurci Vibrantly Reimagine Urban Facades

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban environments with vibrant murals featuring bold colors and playful patterns.

Arts

Videotape sculptures and wartime paintings among Turner prize shortlist

Diverse artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize reflect contemporary issues and personal narratives through innovative mediums.

Photography

Vibrant Winning Photos from the 2025 Color Photography Contest

The 2025 Color Photography Contest celebrates emotional and artistic expression through color, highlighting 14 unique category winners.

fromColossal

Arts

Monumental Murals by Agostino Iacurci Vibrantly Reimagine Urban Facades

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban environments with vibrant murals featuring bold colors and playful patterns.

more#contemporary-art

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SF LGBT

Drama Masks: The fight is just beginning - 48 hills

The SF Mime Troupe faces challenges but remains optimistic about artistic expression and grassroots fundraising.

Renovation

fromApartment Therapy

This Renter Gave a Small 1950s Seattle Apartment a Maximalist, "Dark Academia" Makeover

Ren Riley transformed her 600-square-foot apartment into a reflection of her artistic vision, inspired by a childhood literary influence.

The aesthetic blends antique and modern influences, creating a dark academic atmosphere with a unique color scheme.

#music

Alabaster DePlume: A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

Alabaster DePlume's seventh album, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole, centers on healing and self-acceptance, inviting listeners to embrace courage and expressiveness.

Video Premiere: BED - throat - KALTBLUT Magazine

The debut single "Throat" from BED showcases the emotional turbulence of adolescence through a unique soundscape and poignant imagery.

fromThe Washington Post

Music

Singer Miya Folick is not here to stay in her lane

Miya Folick's latest album "Erotica Veronica" reflects her transformative journey toward honesty and artistic exploration through music.

Music

Eliana Glass: E

Eliana Glass's debut album E channels jazz legends and showcases her unique voice, emphasizing the influence of past artists in her work.

MMA

Investigation as 'obscene' music video for rapper on Conor McGregor label filmed at Freemasons Hall

A music video shot at a historic venue featuring offensive content has sparked controversy and an investigation.

Music

Walt McClements: On a Painted Ocean

The album explores themes of emotional depth, struggle, and resilience through rich musical storytelling and powerful lyrical exchanges.

Alabaster DePlume: A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

Alabaster DePlume's seventh album, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole, centers on healing and self-acceptance, inviting listeners to embrace courage and expressiveness.

Video Premiere: BED - throat - KALTBLUT Magazine

The debut single "Throat" from BED showcases the emotional turbulence of adolescence through a unique soundscape and poignant imagery.

fromThe Washington Post

Music

Singer Miya Folick is not here to stay in her lane

Miya Folick's latest album "Erotica Veronica" reflects her transformative journey toward honesty and artistic exploration through music.

Music

Eliana Glass: E

Eliana Glass's debut album E channels jazz legends and showcases her unique voice, emphasizing the influence of past artists in her work.

MMA

Investigation as 'obscene' music video for rapper on Conor McGregor label filmed at Freemasons Hall

A music video shot at a historic venue featuring offensive content has sparked controversy and an investigation.

Music

Walt McClements: On a Painted Ocean

The album explores themes of emotional depth, struggle, and resilience through rich musical storytelling and powerful lyrical exchanges.

Film

After Berlinale success, Iranian director duo land in court DW 02/14/2025

'My Favorite Cake' challenges Iranian censorship, resulting in filmmakers facing legal actions for promoting themes of love and freedom.

fromVulture

Media industry

Paramount+ Denies Nothing About Nathan Fielder's Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder explores the link between communication failures in aviation and personal experiences of censorship regarding antisemitism in art.

fromwww.dw.com

Film

After Berlinale success, Iranian director duo land in court DW 02/14/2025

'My Favorite Cake' challenges Iranian censorship, resulting in filmmakers facing legal actions for promoting themes of love and freedom.

fromVulture

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Media industry

Paramount+ Denies Nothing About Nathan Fielder's Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder explores the link between communication failures in aviation and personal experiences of censorship regarding antisemitism in art.

Graphic artist Typon creates rigorous works that are rich in rhythm and character

Ikuo Ueda, known as Typon, merges Constructivism and Bauhaus, embodying a nostalgic future in his artwork.

UX design

What If Chairs Had Souls? This Designer Thinks They Do - Yanko Design

The Soul Chair by Muddycap visually represents the concept of a chair's soul, merging art and philosophy in furniture design.

Independent films

fromIndieWire

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with 'Four Mothers,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More

SIFF 2025 emphasizes discovery and diversity in film programming, showcasing 245 films from 74 countries amid potential threats to artistic expression.

#creativity

Writing

Cecily Brennan: 'It was a scandal. Our household was upended. When the college refused to allow her to bring the baby into her studio, there were headlines'

Cecily Brennan reflects on the challenges of female artists in Ireland and her personal journey towards artistic expression.

fromwww.amny.com

NYC LGBT

The Balloon Banksy': Meet Joel Klein, who has been delighting Tribeca with a twist of balloon art | amNewYork

Joel Klein spreads joy through balloon art in his neighborhood, offering whimsical sculptures daily.

Known as 'The Balloon Banksy', Klein uses his craft to promote kindness and positivity.

Writing

Cecily Brennan: 'It was a scandal. Our household was upended. When the college refused to allow her to bring the baby into her studio, there were headlines'

Cecily Brennan reflects on the challenges of female artists in Ireland and her personal journey towards artistic expression.

fromwww.amny.com

NYC LGBT

The Balloon Banksy': Meet Joel Klein, who has been delighting Tribeca with a twist of balloon art | amNewYork

Joel Klein spreads joy through balloon art in his neighborhood, offering whimsical sculptures daily.

Known as 'The Balloon Banksy', Klein uses his craft to promote kindness and positivity.

more#creativity

Berlin music

Touching the soul is all that matters!' The outrageous genius of Barrie Kosky and his Wagner phantasmagoria

Barrie Kosky sees all forms of art as interconnected and believes the emotional impact is what truly matters in performance.

Photography

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Spectacular Award-Winning Nature Photos From the Fine Art Photography Awards

The Fine Art Photography Awards celebrate nature through exceptional photography that merges creativity with the beauty of the natural world.

Writing

Fertile Ground wrap-up: Four shows from a vibrant festival * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Fertile Ground festival showcases a diverse lineup of performances that complement each other, emphasizing the richness of artistic choices.

Humor

fromThe Atlantic

How R. Crumb Tapped Into America's Screwy Id

R. Crumb's provocative artwork reveals deeper societal themes and personal kinks, challenging viewers to confront their own desires.

fromstupidDOPE

Fashion & style

Malbon Golf and Futura Laboratories Fuse Art and Sport in Collaborative Capsule | stupidDOPE

Malbon Golf and Futura Laboratories redefine golf apparel by merging performance with street culture and artistic expression.

Berlin music

fromBerlin Art Link

Review of Maerzmusik 2025 | Berlin Art Link

The evolving nature of music performance complicates the relationship between live sound and digital recordings.

fromDocument Journal

NYC LGBT

Scene report: Performance Space New York's 2025 Gala was a 'space for everyone'

The 2025 Performance Space Gala celebrated 45 years of experimental arts, honoring icons like Yoko Ono and Fran Lebowitz with eclectic performances.

#digital-art

Everyday cooking

My brain reaches for morbidity': inside the unsettling world (and 700 Post-it notes) of artist Ed Atkins

Ed Atkins explores death through his emotional and immersive digital art, deeply influenced by the loss of his father.

fromBOOOOOOOM!

Graphic design

Artist Spotlight: Marcelo Lavin

Marcelo Lavin's digital artworks aim to emulate the sensation of dreaming through vibrant colors and bold shapes.

Everyday cooking

My brain reaches for morbidity': inside the unsettling world (and 700 Post-it notes) of artist Ed Atkins

Ed Atkins explores death through his emotional and immersive digital art, deeply influenced by the loss of his father.

fromBOOOOOOOM!

Graphic design

Artist Spotlight: Marcelo Lavin

Marcelo Lavin's digital artworks aim to emulate the sensation of dreaming through vibrant colors and bold shapes.

more#digital-art

Film

fromThe Washington Post

Academy apologizes for muted response to Palestinian director's assault

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologized for its inadequate response to violence against filmmaker Hamdan Ballal.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Battle in the Apple 2025 Crowns Top Youth Performers in Brooklyn

The Battle in the Apple event showcases youth talent through diverse performances, drawing over 8,000 spectators and highlighting community and creativity.

fromPortland Monthly

Berlin music

At Oregon Ballet Theatre, a New Take on Marilyn Monroe

Kim Kardashian's wearing of Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress sparked a new ballet exploring Monroe's life and quest for love.

fromRoger Ebert

Independent films

SXSW Film Festival 2025: 42nd Street, The Spies Among Us, Make It Look Real | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at SXSW range from thrilling to educational, providing enlightening perspectives from the artists and communities they represent.

#fashion-photography

Muted Reverie

The photoshoot features a blend of urban and introspective elements, highlighting beauty in subtlety through fashion and photography.

Inner Battle

Our internal struggles often manifest as self-destruction, but they can lead to moments of personal renewal and growth.

Muted Reverie

The photoshoot features a blend of urban and introspective elements, highlighting beauty in subtlety through fashion and photography.

Inner Battle

Our internal struggles often manifest as self-destruction, but they can lead to moments of personal renewal and growth.

more#fashion-photography

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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Arts Groups Sue NEA for New 'Gender Ideology'-Related Grant Restrictions

The NEA's prohibition on 'gender ideology' grants is unconstitutional, undermining artistic expression and harming LGBTQ+ organizations seeking funding.

Photography

Sigma's New Vision: Cameras and Lenses Built for Creativity - Yanko Design

Sigma is rebranding with a fresh perspective and new product line to enhance photographers' creative expression.

Typography

fromCreative Bloq

Creative agency gets revenge on vandals... with a font

DUDE London creatively transformed their graffiti into a free downloadable font, turning a negative experience into a positive, community-focused project.

Europe news

Sweating like a mafioso': calls in Italy to bar Estonia's offensive' Eurovision entry

Italy calls for Estonia's Eurovision song to be scrapped due to offensive Italian stereotypes.

Trump's Revenge Now Includes His Takeover of the Kennedy Center

Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center signifies a shift in Washington's cultural landscape and artistic expression.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Trump's Kennedy Center Cancels Pride Concert That Would Have Featured Gay Men's Chorus of Washington - Washingtonian

The Kennedy Center canceled a planned concert featuring the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, causing disappointment and controversy.

NYC LGBT

Kennedy Centre cancels Pride concert with Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Kennedy Centre cancels Pride concert by Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.

Gay Men's Chorus expresses disappointment but vows to continue advocating for equality.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center

Trump elected as Chairman of the Kennedy Center Board, highlighting a significant shift in leadership.

US politics

Trump's Revenge Now Includes His Takeover of the Kennedy Center

Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center signifies a shift in Washington's cultural landscape and artistic expression.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Trump's Kennedy Center Cancels Pride Concert That Would Have Featured Gay Men's Chorus of Washington - Washingtonian

The Kennedy Center canceled a planned concert featuring the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, causing disappointment and controversy.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Kennedy Centre cancels Pride concert with Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Kennedy Centre cancels Pride concert by Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.

Gay Men's Chorus expresses disappointment but vows to continue advocating for equality.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center

Trump elected as Chairman of the Kennedy Center Board, highlighting a significant shift in leadership.

more#kennedy-center

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Miscellaneous

Lena Guberman's Emotive Sculptures Call Upon Childhood Social Anxiety

Lena Guberman's INS_IDE_OUT sculptures explore childhood social anxiety through evocative ceramic representations.

fromItsnicethat

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth Goodspeed on what happens when we treat the past like a stock library

fromAnOther

Berlin

Passion and Politics: The Best of Berlin Fashion Week

Berlin Fashion Week showcases emerging designers in creative ways, emphasizing sustainability, community, and strong state support.

Digital life

Rutherford Chang, Who Turned Collections Into Art, Dies at 45

Rutherford Chang was a conceptual artist known for playful and innovative projects that explored themes of value and creativity.

fromdesignyoutrust.com

Writing

Octopus in the Sky: Superb Dark Concept Illustrations by Demiurge Ash

An artist has monetized his murals by integrating Bitcoin QR codes, earning $1000 through innovative street art.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

The Weather Station: Humanhood

The Weather Station's 'Humanhood' explores personal trauma and environmental crisis through immersive music, reflecting the potential for rebuilding after destruction.

London

South Asian Sounds Festival announces south east London return with acts named

The South Asian Sounds Festival 2025 at Southbank Centre will highlight diverse traditional music from South Asia and UK artists.