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The Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

The Cosmopolitan Modernism of the Harlem Renaissance

The exhibition 'Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, surprisingly lacked any fine art by Black artists. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Design

Black artists and the making of transatlantic modernism

The 1969 exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" was a flawed attempt at bridging racial divides, lacking Black artists' works and even featuring a controversial essay by a student.
The Met's recent exhibition "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" finally showcases Black art from the 1920s and 1930s, sourced from historically Black institutions. [ more ]
WWD
3 months ago
Design

The Met Museum's 'Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism'

The Harlem Renaissance exhibit at The Met features works depicting Black life in the 1920s-1940s
Fashion played a crucial role in reflecting prosperity and dignity for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. [ more ]
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Artificial intelligence
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta AI is obsessed with turbans when generating images of Indian men | TechCrunch

AI image generators exhibit cultural biases, as seen in Meta's chatbot adding turbans to Indian men images. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI Revolution Is Crushing Thousands of Languages

The dominance of English in technology poses challenges for linguistic diversity and cultural representation. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Black Lives Matter

A history that's been suppressed': the Black cowboy story is 200 years old

Highlighting the historical significance and underrepresentation of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the US. [ more ]
Conde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

This New Book Celebrates Black Rodeo Culture in the US

Black rodeo culture celebrates the skill and resilience of Black cowboys, often overlooked in mainstream media. [ more ]
MarTech
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black History Month: The mistakes waiting to be made | MarTech

Having a diverse marketing team and a long-term commitment to working with marginalized groups is crucial for successful marketing during Black History Month.
The choice of imagery in marketing materials should be thoughtful and avoid perpetuating stereotypes or generalizations about Black history and culture. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Design

Luminous' truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New Zealand

A Maori artist collective, Mataaho, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for their work Takapau, celebrating indigenous artistry and honoring traditional Maori craftsmanship. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Design

Indigenous Artists Are the Heart of the Venice Biennale

Indigenous artists are taking a prominent role at the 2024 Venice Biennale, reshaping the narrative and adding new chapters to art history. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece

Veit Stoss's Jesse sculpture depicts the Tree of Jesse, showing Christ's ancestors.
Veronica Ryan's Breadfruit sculpture is the first permanent public art by a Black female artist in the UK. [ more ]
Mission Local
4 weeks ago
Mission District

Selena fans line Mission Street to celebrate a lowrider tribute

The community gathered to honor Selena, the 'queen of Tejano music,' with a lowrider motorcade event in San Francisco. They celebrated her legacy through music and art, highlighting unity and cultural representation. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Writing

In 'Like Happiness,' a Woman Struggles to Define a Past, Destructive Relationship

The novel Like Happiness by Ursula Villarreal-Moura explores the complexities of relationships, nostalgia, and cultural representation in literature. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Film

'They've got something to say.' Local filmmakers make their mark at Miami Film Festival

A record number of about 40 locally made feature and short films are part of the Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival program.
Local filmmakers in Miami are increasingly telling stories that are relevant to the community and engaging with global issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Film

Opinion | Italy's Oscar Nominee Is a Great Film, but It Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

Visually stunning and harrowing account of migration
Bold storytelling choices in focusing on economic migrant and introducing magic-realism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Books

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange review tapestry of colonial trauma is harrowing yet healing

Tommy Orange writes about Native American experiences in the present day, addressing the misconception of being only from the past.
Orange's novel delves into the aftermath of a violent event and the intergenerational trauma experienced by Native Americans. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan review the Dickens of our post-Brexit pandemic age

Barriers in storytelling between communities are being raised in London.
The novel by Andrew O'Hagan offers an authentic glimpse into contemporary London life. [ more ]
The Drum
2 months ago
Marketing

The Drum

Virtual influencers are gaining popularity in the metaverse, with engagement rates sometimes higher than human influencers.
There is a debate regarding the tradeoff between creativity and authenticity when it comes to virtual influencers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
East Bay food

Read Your Way Through the San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area represents diverse cultures and histories.
Literature plays a crucial role in portraying the multifaceted nature of the Bay Area. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Creator On The Pressures Of Black Storytelling

Video game studios made pro-BLM statements in 2020, but the follow-through on promises is unclear.
Abubakar Salim's game Tales of Kenzera: Zau, inspired by Bantu mythology, stood out in the industry. [ more ]
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