In a conversation with Black Art and Design, Canadian-Congolese artist Moridja Kitenge Banza reflects on recent milestones in his career, including joining Claire Oliver Gallery in Harlem and participating in the McCanna House Artist-in-Residence ...
Conversations
In Conversation: Kambui Olujimi Explores The Mythic Space of Depression Era Dance Marathons in ‘All I Got to Give’
Amidst the dynamic backdrop of Los Angeles's contemporary art scene, Kambui Olujimi's exhibition "All I Got to Give" at Vielmetter Los Angeles emerges as an exploration of resilience, history, and the human condition. This exhibition marks Olujimi's ...
In Conversation with Angèle Etoundi Essamba: A Journey Through Black & White
In the vibrant world of contemporary art, few voices resonate as powerfully as that of Angèle Etoundi Essamba. I had the distinct privilege of delving into the artistic mind behind 'Africanesse'—a striking exhibition showcasing a collection of ...
Stan Squirewell on Reframing History in His Solo Show at Claire Oliver Gallery
In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, multi-media artist Stan Squirewell's work transcends traditional boundaries. Merging historical narratives with a bold, modern perspective, Squirewell's art offers a profound commentary on identity, ...
Jerron Herman On Art & The Joy Of Advocacy
Jerron Herman is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City creating through dance, text, and visual storytelling. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jerron began his career pursuing performance and ...
BK Adams On His Debut Show ‘Five Miles,’ at Harlem’s Claire Oliver Gallery
Philosopher and artist BK Adams' debut solo exhibition at the esteemed Claire Oliver Gallery in Harlem, NY, represents a pivotal milestone in his artistic journey—a goal he firmly etched on his studio wall as early as 2008. It was a distinct honour ...
Zana Masombuka On Her Ndebele Heritage and Preserving Black Joy
South African artist Zana Masombuka's works inspired by her Ndebele heritage are challenging and reframing conversations about the place of tradition in the modern world. Her works are rich tapestries of traditional Ndebele lore, deeply influenced by ...
Kwadwo A. Asiedu On Bridging Nature, Art and Environmental Consciousness
As a self-taught artist and photographer, Kwadwo A. Asiedu's journey into the realm of art may be considered untraditional. For years, Kwadwo served as a Soil Health Project Manager after earning a master’s degree in environmental management. ...
Being More Yourself
Musician, artist and creative, Sarina Leah reflects on the last year, resilience, leaning into yourself and truly being more yourself. 2020 was quite a year. A part of my illustrative work is centred on wellbeing however I noticed ...
Ayanna Witter-Johnson On Intention And Purpose As An Artist
Singer, songwriter, cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson is the rare exception to the rule that classical and alternative RnB music cannot successfully coexist. Graduating with a first from both Trinity Laban ...
Victoria Adukwei Bulley On Feeling More ‘Possible’ In This World
Victoria Adukwei Bulley is a poet, writer and artist. An alumna of the Barbican Young Poets, her work has appeared widely in publications including The Poetry Review, the London Review of Books and Chicago Review, in addition to featuring ...
Could Art Be The Antidote We Need Right Now?
Could art be the antidote we need right now? Abigail Sewell, Theatre and Film Director and Co-founder of Uproot, a socially driven cross-arts production company, explores the intentionality and connectedness of creativity. The impact of the ...