Inspiring Art and Artists of all genres. Music, Visual Art, Street Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Photography, Culinary Arts
Violinist Lee England Jr. is an artist on the cusp of stardom but he’s so humble that you can’t appreciate the magnitude of his talent unless you’ve seen and heard him perform. Lee, who has been dubbed the “Soul Violinist”, weaves a sonic tapestry, moving effortlessly from covers of current hits, to classical, to his own compositions, which he describes as “a musical gumbo consisting of rhythm, blues, gospel, jazz, … Read More →
It’s hard to define the qualities of a “good DJ” these days. Frankly, technology has negated the need to develop skills or pay the dues that used to be prerequisites for aspiring DJs. There’s really no need to lug crates of wax around anymore (although, we at Suit & Artist hold those who do in the highest esteem) and technology can mask the lack of skill of a novice. But … Read More →
“Brooklyn Boheme” a film by author and filmmaker Nelson George and documentary filmmaker Diane Paragas is a nostalgic look at a moment in time when a core group of young, educated, fiercely talented, Black and Latino artists in Fort Greene Brooklyn, permanently re-shaped our cultural landscape. The film has been described as “a funny, joyous look at a time and place with charismatic storytellers and dazzling photography telling this amazing … Read More →
A pioneer of the early hip-hop and graffiti movements, Fred Brathwaite, better known as Fab 5 Freddy, a cohort of Jean – Michel Basquiat, was one of the first individuals to publicize street art as pop art in the late ’70s. He got his Fab 5 Freddy nickname as a member of the Fabulous 5 graffiti crew and went on to introduce mainstream audiences to hip-hop with 1983’s cult film … Read More →
V1 GALLERY COPENHAGEN PROUDLY PRESENTS YOUR AD HERE A SOLO EXHIBITION BY SHEPARD FAIREY RECEPTION: FRIDAY AUGUST 5. 2011. TIME: 17.00-22.00 EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 6. – SEPTEMBER 3. 2011 “Your Ad Here”, recent works by Shepard Fairey, comprises a broad array of mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts. Building upon Fairey’s history of questioning the control of public … Read More →
