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Diana De Marchi was born in Milan, where she lives with her partner Maurizio and their two daughters. She worked for ten years as a researcher at Cisem, Center for Educational Innovation and Experimentation in Milan, in the Gender and Education field.Diana has published articles in journals and written books on sexuality education, personal growth orientation, integration, and the principle of equal opportunity in the educational process. Since 2016 she has been a City Councilwoman in Milan and chairs the Equal Opportunities and Civil Rights Commission.
It was reported on Wednesday, October 12, that thewaveofprotestsinIranhasalsospreadtothe world of labor Many categories and professional orders are on strike, from students to bazaar workers, teachers, lawyers, factory and oil workers. There have been protest rallies and attempted demonstrations in some cities, even though the authorities have blacked out the Internet in several parts of the country
This is an important extension of the protest, whichbegandespitetheverystrongcrackdowns, when young Iranians and Iranian from Sept 16 onward began to take to the streets and make theirvoicesheard
In 2022 alone, 414 executions were carried out, 12 of which were against women and 2 against minors In recent days, the death toll of three weeks of protests in Iran has risen to 201, including23peopleundertheageof18
On September 29, 2022, the agenda that I presented together with Luca Bernardo 'Condemning violence against female protesters and demonstrators in Iran' passed unanimously. The Milan City Council decided to send a strong signal of opposition to the Iranian regime, which isusingatrociousrepressiveviolence,brutalizing protesters, persecuting dissidents, and particularly harassing women, seen as a danger topatriarchalandtheocraticpower
On Oct. 11, with other fellow councilors, we cut off a lock of hair-which we later sent to the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran-as a sign of rebellion against the violent repression of those who are demonstrating against a vicious totalitarian regime these days, afterMahsaAmini'sdeathfollowinghisarrestby themoralitypolice.
An Iranianpoliticalsciencelecturer,interviewed in recent days, said that " Iranian women are moreacculturatedandacademicallyliterate,and atthesametimemorediscriminatedagainstand mistreated” It is precisely by starting with womenthatwiththeprotestsonewantstostrike attheheartofanobsoletetheocracythatjustifies everythinginthenameofreligionandhasinfact alsomovedawayfromtrueIslamicvalues.
Here,then,arethewomen'sclaimshavebecome the symbol of all the ills and injustices social, political and economic The protest of the courageous Iranian women, therefore, does not stop, and we stand with them, for the rights of every woman in the world From their determination,fromtheirsacrifice,mayarisenot only a new Iran,more justandhumane,butalso a new world awareness on the issue of gender equality: they are fighting for us too, their struggle is universal, their blood is spilled for our human rights too: let us never forget that.
Stylehasnogender. Everyoneshouldbefreeto wearwhatbestrepresents theirpersonality,freefromthe patternsimposedbygender binarism. Hereyoucanfindasmallguide tosomebrandsthatcareabout bothgenderinclusionand sustainability.
“WILDFANG began in a studio apartment in Portland, OR. With equal parts nerve and naivety, we cashed in our 401ks and quit our corporate day jobs to build this thing. We had grown tired of asking: are real pockets revolutionary? Is it too much to ask for a button up without boob gap? Why is the fashion industry still clinging to outdated gender norms that serve no one?
In answering these questions, WILDFANG was born. We’re on a mission to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion We embrace our masculine, our feminine, and our-everything-inbetween.
Since we started, we’ve given back over $650k to good causes and learned how to make some damn fine blazers. With real pockets”
“Our people are our greatest asset we invest in our team & in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace”
OLDERBROTHER is a conscious apparel company focused on keeping clothing natural. From the cultivation of its unique dyes using hibiscus or sustainable wood bark, to its attention to detail around sustainable materials, the brand is a one-of-a-kind ethical fashion shop. The company believes in supporting ‘self-definition’ and creating garments which can be worn by any body.
“Whether called mentor, friend or older brother, we hope everyone has a person who walks ahead on the path, someone with a hand ready for you. That attentiveness, that feeling that someone is invested in your path, is the larger story that motivates Olderbrother.”
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Our eco-conscious range includes organic cottons from Japanese farms, unique blends of wool and woven rice paper, and linen from the flax fields in Japan’s cooler climates - once the source of Imperial ceremonial robes. Most importantly, each shares a defining trait – a natural material that knows the nature of your skin”
IJJI is a genderless clothing label founded in 2016. It’s defined by a focus on natural fibers, beautiful colors and interesting silhouettes.
As a brand, IJJI is committed to growing slowly and responsibly, rejecting the idea that more is better. Their desire is to create clothing that will be considered and purchased with care.
MI Leggett is a New York based non-binary artist. A former food justice advocate with a background in sustainable agriculture, video art and painting, they now transform unwanted materials into unique clothing and sculptures. Challenging the boundaries between art and fashion, they have shown work at New York and Berlin Fashion Week, international galleries and New Art Dealers Alliance. Their work and words have appeared in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, Vogue Italia, Paper, Bloomberg, i-D, Milk, Office, Antidote and other outlets.
Official Rebrand revives discarded clothing, breathing new life into what was once unwanted. Through painting and other alterations, artist MI Leggett's “rebranding” process proposes an antiwaste alternative to today's industrial and social norms.
OR?!’s transformative process celebrates the fluidity of identity, dissociating garments from gendered categories, reintroducing them without arbitrary social constraints.
“I collect plant materials and try to turn them into something completely different in meaning,preservingtheirnaturalbeautyandmakingitevenmoreexpressivethroughthese metamorphoses
I want the usual meanings to disintegrate, exposing the versatility of natural forms, their multiassociativity
The main theme of my work now is the transformation of plant into animal, the transformationofplantsintoskin,partsofthebodyandfacefascinateme. Iusemyselfasa backdropandanewmediumforrevealingnaturalelements
I call myself a flower artist, and even though all I create are photographs, I would not call myself a photographer, because the mostinteresting thing inmy work happens whenIget to know a new plant, flower, mushroom, etc., that interested me, but since my fleeting fading works, they can only be preserved in photography. I rather photograph my perishableworkssothatotherthanmecanseethem”
SalmanToorisanAmericanartist ofPakistaniorigin. His painting is intimate and powerful.
He portrays intimate, everyday moments of queer people moving withinthecontemporaryera
We feel like spectators peering through a window at nonconforming and marginalized bodies moving within a serene and comfortable environment, theirhome
The artist places anxiety and comedy at the center of his work We see extremely vulnerable subjectsliving andexisting within specific contexts, sometimes familiar,sometimesurban The focus is thus placed on the public and private dimensions of humanexistence.
BySandraHans
Ifthereisonethingthatthis19-year-old-boywillnever stopscreamingtotheworldis “ILOVEART”
Fewocious turnshismemoriesintoart.Thecanvasisthe mirrorofhissoul,andtheimagedepictedisasnapshot ofhisheart.Everypieceisabsolutelyunique,exude vibrancyandsymbolizethestrengthoffeeling.
Fewocious wasintroducedtotheartworldatage13in LasVegas. Hisforayintodigitalartwasbornasarefugeandescape fortheyoungtransgenderartist.
Hesoldhisfirstpaintingat17,andwithinayearofthat, wasabletomovetohisdreamcityofSeattletocontinue creating,throughaseriesofsuccessfulNFTdrops.
InJuneof2021,hehostedagroundbreakingandrecord breakingauctionwithChristie’sAuctionHousein celebrationof“PrideMonth”whichsoldfor$2.16mm.
Hehassubsequentlytakenpartinmanyothersuccessful collaborations.
Fewocious isanabsolutelyamazingartistwhom, fortunately,wewillhearaboutforalongtimetocome.
Youcanfindmoreabouthimonhiswebsite–fewoworld.io–anonlineplanetwhereeverythingis possibleandeveryoneiswelcome.
Afraid to be myself
The everlasting beautiful
Una Sinéad O’Dwyer is a London-based fashion designer O'Dwyer's RCA graduate collection featured sculptural pieces partmoulded from body parts, which explored the way in which we perceive our body versus the reality of how it looks Everyday perceptions of the human form are an ongoing theme explored in O'Dwyer's work
In 2018, O’Dwyer spent a number of months at Savage Ranch, a queer artists' commune in the middle of the desert in Southern California, where she worked alongside artist and performer Love Bailey. O’Dwyer and Bailey collaborated on a conicalbreasted corset that featured in Ru Paul’s Drag Race for the penultimate episode of the 2018 competition.
O'Dwyer's work has featured in titles including GAYLETTE, Dazed, and 1Granary In 2019, O'Dwyer and Steph Wilson's fashion film Wear Me Like Water was awarded the Best Fashion Brand Film Award at the SHOWstudio Fashion Film Awards in partnership with Harrods.
Theinspirationthatignitesthecreativeimaginationbeginswith themethodicalevocationof Romeo Gigli,andfindsinthe ancientmythofGilgameshepicthereasonforconnection: SumerianUruklegendarykingandherowithafearlessheart, hiswarriornatureledhimtowanderacrossvastlandsdoing heroicdeeds,hisinnerardorguidedhimtotheendsofthe worldtostealthesecretofimmortallife.
Thenoblesoulspurredhimtoconfrontextraordinaryfigures andtothecomfortoffraternalfriendshipwithEnkidu,whohad appearedasarivalandturnedouttobeavitallyimportant companion:astrategicalliancethatmadetheepicjourney possible,asthesynergisticunionofstyleofficebindsthe strengthsandskillsofcreativesintheharmonyofthenewpath.
The inspiration tothejourneyconnectsthem. JustasGilgamesh,drivenbyhisyearningforconquestand profoundexistenceanxiety,travelsfaraway,becausefaraway istheabodeofthosewhosafeguardchallengesandanswersfor him,alsoin Romeo Gigli thecravingforknowledgeand amazementguidesthecreativemindtoseekwidedistances, sincethemostpreciousinsightsresidedistantinspaceand time.
JustasGilgameshwelcomesthetransformativewisdom ofhislongwanderingsandwhenhereturnsfromthe journeyheengravestheexperiencefullofwonders, moodsandconquests,onstonesteles,soin Romeo Gigli thetreasurescollectedintheexplorationofexotic geographiesandvibrantsuggestionsaretranslatedas intriguingengravingsontheweaveofthegarments.
Travelinginthe SS_2023 isthesameasperformingan enchantingexercisefortheimagination:theintense itineraryofGilgameshbetweenbewitchingnatural atmospheresandprodigiousanimalcreaturesisinstilled inthepathofthecollection,thelegendaryelements becomeformalclueswhich,thankstotheworkof decantingthestylisticworkmanship,createacurrent storytellingwhilemergingwiththesartorial construction.Thusthenarrativethreadknottedtothe originalstoryunravels:thestoryistransmittedtothe materialthatbecomesavehicleforpurefascinationand anemotionalcaressonthebody.
LakeFromtheCedarForest,thesceneoffeats againstmonstersandspoilsofsacredwood, comesthefinenessofthepalette,atributeto Romeo Gigli'spoeticmasteryofcolorin usinghuestopaintsentimentallandscapes. Theinspirationdrawsontheatmospheres thatcolorthescenesoftheadventures,and thesilkynobilityofthefabricsisenriched withdreamyshades:thedensegreensofthe forest,themistybrownsofthemudonwhich thegoldofthesunshines,theamaranthofthe enchantmentofthereflectionsoflightthat thesunsetletsshineonthewaterevokedby thetransparencies.Fromthe Maison's heritage ofstylisticartalsocomethe sophisticatedtouchesofthecuts,which togetherwiththehookstracedesignswith sharpslitsandopenthefabrictothe geometryoflightness,andtheiconicdraping thatswayslightlyoverthebodywhile sculptingthehoodthattransformsintoa cape.
Lake of the Crescent,theplaceofthemagical meetingwithUtnapishtim,immortalsage whosurvivedtheuniversalflood,thelakein whichtheherodivestograbtheplantthat bringsbackenergytothebodyandlife,isthe samelakethatgivesthecrescentshapetothe fabrictomakeinlaysonthetransparenciesof thebraorroundexcavationsofnudityunder thebreastofthecorset.Whatwastheshrewd appearanceoftheSerpent,whofromthehero subtractsthemiraculousplantenjoyingits rejuvenatingbenefitstothepointofchanging themantle,isguessedinthesleeveinwhich therolledfabricportrayshim,then disappearsinthinningintosinuouslacesthat clingtotheunveiledskinandwrapin harmoniouscoilstoclosetheflapsofthe garmentindoublewear,finallyreappearing inthesurprisingexperimentationwhereheat warmsandfoldsrecycledpolyestergussets thatontheshirtallassembleinanembossing, amazingillusionworkmanshiptoevokethe snake-likescalesoflostskin.
ByEthanTremp
“We are a female lead creator organisation. We love fashion, video games and technology, like many others do”
Xi, XTENDED iDENTiTY, a Web2.5digital fashion brand, aim to xtended everyone’s identity beyond limitation.
We are using blockchain, nonfungible tokens and augmented reality technology, to present fashion in an innovative, futuristic and gamification way.
Over the last fifteen years, he has shaped a revolutionary international brand of couture and experiential space design. Going from experimental to a successful cultural shift, the brand has carved its own new world in the global couture space Best described as future primitive, his design language is a composition of what might be and what was He sees time as concentric and that reflects in his work with the coming together of ancient Indian craft techniques with progressive sculptural visions for the future.
Graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, his distinctive work was instantly picked up, first as work experience with renowned Turkish designer Hussein Chalayan Subsequently, recognition followed with Makuhari Grand Prix, Mittelmoda, Altaroma Altamoda where he was variously awarded for being the future of couture.
In the present, his sculptural couture has walked the red carpets of the Emmys, Cannes and Golden Globes besides dressing eminent artists in music, cinema, fashion and art around the world. A few of them are actresses Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mexican singer Thalia, new-age rapper Saweetie, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nana Akua Addo, Lady Victoria Hervey, Gigi Gorgeous and virtual influencer Noonoouri
Gaurav Gupta Man became a reality in 2018 with an opening show in collaboration with GQ India. Swiftly gathering attention for its fluid yet sharp designs, the menswear has seen instant and growing popularity among stars and clientele alike
That includes actors Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, film director Karan Johar, rapper Wyclef Jean and the Latin boy band CNCO.
Architecture and anatomy form a consistent dialogue in his work reflected in the brand’s retail spaces. From floating walls to murals that dissolve and sculpted fantastical creatures – they all give his spaces an allusion of part mystery, part dream For this singular experience, his space design has been widely featured and awarded
Known and coveted for his showmanship, Gaurav has time and again, transported his audiences to worlds of phantasmagoria. His shows have pioneered collaborations with light design, larger than life sculptures, immersive theatre and experiential poetry. He was also invited to showcase at London’s Animal Ball 2019, hosted by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Gaurav Gupta Occasions
Fine Jewellery is his latest venture through which he expands his tale of fantasy, told in handcrafted diamonds.
Gaurav’s past couture shows have always caught eyeballs and been one of the most awaited every year. Attended by the who’s who in the industry and extensively covered by all media, the shows have always promised drama, magic, high energy, and at the center of it all – a stunning collection Gaurav surprises and outdoes himself every season.
A highlight for the year 2019-20 has been Gaurav’s showcase at the Animal Ball 2019 Hosted by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall; one of the biggest Conservation x Fashion Event in London’s calendar. 24 fashion brands from the world over are invited to curate special limited edition animal-inspired masks and raise funds towards conservation of all Asia’s endangered.
Gaurav’s stores too are an extension of his inspirations – furthering his ‘future primitive’ design tag in the industry He currently has 5 flagship stores in the country – at DLF Emporio and Mehrauli in New Delhi, Kala Ghoda in Mumbai, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, and Galleria 1910 in Kolkata.
www.gauravguptastudio.com
MoonchildSanellyisaSouthAfricanmusicianand dancer known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called "Future ghetto funk" Her live performances are heavily powerful and dynamic, she’s a true force of nature. In her latest album “Phases" the singer chose to expresses all her vulnerability, in contrast to her trademarkswagger.
Moonchild Sanelly has made a name for herself over the past fifteen years with an innovative sound that blends local genres with the international sounds of punk, hip-hop and jazz. Her sound, coupled with her electric performances, has seen her collaboratewith local legends,suchasDJMaphorisaandRudeBoyz,and land “bucket list features” on tracks by Beyoncé, Gorillaz, and Die Antwoord.
ByNicoleMacchi
MoonchildSanellygrewupina musicalhouseholdinGqebera,witha motherwhoactivelyencouragedselfexpressionandbrotherswho producedhip-hopfromtheirhome studio.Shedescribesachildhood soundtrackedbykwaito,jazz,and gospel.
Then,in2005,shemovedtoDurbanto studyfashion.
Atthattimeshebecameverycloseto thecity'spoetrycircles,startingto participateinso-called"openmics" withoutreallyknowingwhatthey wereabout.
That’showMoonchildSanellythe rapper,MoonchildSanellythesinger, MoonchildSanellythepoet,and MoonchildSanellythedancerwere born.
Itwasn’tlongbeforeSanellyfound herselfmovingintoDurban’ship-hop spaces.“Itwasaboys’club,”she recalls.Butthoughshewasoftenthe onlywomanortheonlyhyperfemininepersonpresent,shealways feltwelcomed.“I would just take the mic and win,”Sanellysays.“I’m not scared of anything.”
Sanelly’screativeambitionssoonhita ceilinginDurbansoshedecidedto movetoJohannesburg.
Thismovealsomarksachangeof directionfortheartist:herpassion forpoetryhasturnedintoanewway ofinterpretingmusic.Theuniversal messagethatcharacterizesMoonchild Sanelly'sartisticdimensionis women's empowerment.
She openly talks about sex workers, women’s hustle, liberation, pleasure and so on She has always fought for women's empowerment and sexual well-being, even if it meant losing work engagements because people were afraid of what shemightsay.
It’s only now, nearly two decades since Sanelly started speaking out about issues affecting womenthatshefeelsshe’sbeingproperlylistened toandsupported
Alice Meow, a girl who fell in love withthevintagepinupandrockabilly culture since 2015 until today She dressed up in the pin up style, learned how to do the glamorous vintage styling and built her pin up life style with passion from a very small country called Taiwan. After a few years of bathing in the vintage culture, she stumbled across doing illustrations on iPad through serendipity,andofcoursemostofher drawings are inspired by retro, vintage pin up and burlesque cultures She feels like more people should get to know about this community and so being encouraged by her husband and friends, she startedworkingasapinupillustrator and brings out her own style of aesthetics!
Source: www.artbymissalicemeow.com
ByMarioBrasco
A Mykonos boutique hotel designed to delight Packed with charisma and luxury, De.light is located in Agios Ioannis, which enjoys majestic views of the sacred island of Delos
Legend has it that this is where Leto, Zeus’ lover, fled to escape the wrath of Hera – the ruler of the God’s (rightfully enraged) wife. Leto gave birth to twins, Apollo and Artemis – the gods of the Sun and Moon, of daylight and moonlight, respectively. Steeped in legend and (of course) light, Delos became the most important religious and commercial centre of the ancient world
Today, its star still shines bright: archaeological excavations in the 1930s unearthed a phenomenally well-preserved golden city, resplendent with temples, statues and mosaics. This, in fact, was what first lured the jet setters of the time to neighbouring Mykonos, where they found their own private paradise on the pristine, whitewashed Cycladic island.
Inspired by the enchanting energy of its exclusive location, De.light boutique hotel in Agios Ioannis, Mykonos is specifically designed for stress-free holidays amid blue skies and seas. With highly curated premises, a host of bespoke, pampering services, sublime sea gazing, and tastefully appointed luxury suites, De.light offers uniquely-tailored experiences imbued with an authentic Mykonos spirit Designed to delight all the senses, this boutique hotel in Agios Ioannis, Mykonos, extends heartfelt hospitality to couples, honeymooners, friends and all those who want to experience the world-class, iconic destination that is the island of the winds.
Praktik Rambla is its own spectacular little 19th century palace on tree-lined Rambla Catalunya, one of the most beautiful and elegant streets in Barcelona. Representing one of the most emblematic buildings of Barcelona’s Eixample district, the Casa Climent Arola, was built at the beginning of the 19th century by Catalan architect Francesc de P Villar i Carmona The exterior of the Praktik Rambla is a blend of ionic columns sustaining the first floor balconies, and other Baroque-style elements. The building was completely refurbished in 2009 when it was converted to a hotel, immaculately preserving many original elements such as original mosaic floors and high, moulded ceilings
If there is one thing for which Barcelona is recognized worldwide, it is modenist architecture, a style that has characterized the city since the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th, its most significant accomplishment being the Barcelona Universal Exposition in 1888. Antoni Gaudi was without doubt the most important representative of modernist architecture, a genius of geometry and volume with an exceptional, creative capacity, who was especially inspired by nature World-renowned works of art attributed to Gaudi include La Sagrada Familia, la Pedrera, la Casa Batlló and el Parc Güell. Hotel Praktik Rambla is located right in the heart of the Eixample district, where the majority of Barcelona’s modernist buildings are to be found The hotel design and interior decor is the work of Lázaro Rosa-Violán, a prestigious, highly recognized interior designer, signature of some of the most fashionable restaurants, stores, and hotels in the world
ByMarioBrasco
ByMarioBrasco
All this, accompanied by our digital concierge in APP form and a personalized map designed especially for you with our recommendations for some of the most authentic corners of the city Spots in which to lose yourself to experience what Barcelona knows, sounds and smells like. All so that you can return home with unforgettable memories taking some of our designer souvenirs with you. Pieces created in collaboration with artists from the area, such as handmade fabric pets heads designed by Softheads (keep your eyes open for them, you'll see them in your room) or a selection of products designed by or our own trademark creations.
Breakfast is the most important moment of the day and we want you to enjoy it just like any other native of Barcelona: a spectacular toasted bread with tomato rubbed on top (not grated) and accompanied by a selection of cheeses or sausages, mini sausages sautéed with beans or a tortilla made on the spot. Round it out with a natural juice, a coffee or a delicious yogurt.
Here we eat well in the mornings.
ByNicoleMacchi
PinkGabberCat’s work allows them to play with their obsessions, making them an integral part of their artistic dimension.
What they create is an imaginary space that draws inspiration from the style of traditional american tattoos, conspiracy theory podcasts, 1960s psychedelic graphics, and, of course, cats.
Cats, considered among the most mysterious and magical animals ever, are undoubtedly the perfect inhabitants for an almost enchanted world that subverts the rules of the real one.
Their illustrations are a representation of what the artist feels on a day-to-day basis Emotions that come from the real world are reworked and transformed into something fantastic that can amaze us and make us reflect on extremely important issues at the same time.
Sometimes it is anxiety over specific policy measures while other times the illustrations arise as a natural reflex after a therapy session or are simply based on Gabby's feelings at the time.
“I love using my cats as a way to explore my contradictions. I’m a hardcore skeptic that loves the occult and tarot, I’m a nonbinary person that is deeply nostalgic for the toys of my girlhood (strawberry shortcake, sailor moon, my little pony)”
Christto & Andrew are an artistic duo based in Doha, Qatar and Copenhagen, Denmark. Our collaboration was started in 2012 and we work across various mediums including photography, installation and film. Their work makes use of exposing the effects of structures of history, politics, the economy, popular culture and rigid societal normalities they experience in everyday life using colour and surreal still life portraits.
Christto & Andrew first gained international acclaim with their inclusion of the 2014 Foam Magazine "Talent Issue" and have since exhibited in solo exhibitions, group shows, biennials and art fairs worldwide, including the Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow (2015), Unseen Photo Fair, Amsterdam (2016), NRW - Forum Düsseldorf (2017) and have been included in publications such as The New Yorker Vogue Italia, Dazed magazine and the British Journal of Photography.
Source: www.christtoandrew.com
EdFreeman’searlycareerwasinthemusicindustry; heperformedasafolkguitarist andclassicallutenist, workasaroadmanageronthelastBeatles’tour, playedguitarondozensofpoprecordings,wroteorchestral arrangementsforartistsincludingCarlySimonandCher, producedandarrangedovertwodozenalbums, includingDonMcLean’sAmericanPie. Afteramid-lifecareerchange,henowcreates commercialandfineartphotographsthathavebeen featuredinhundredsofpublications. Twobooksofhis computer-enhancedimageshavebeenpublished. Hisarchitecturalseries-DesertRealtyandUrbanRealtyhavebeenthesubjectoftouringmuseumsshows.
Printsof hisfineartimagesareinthepermanentcollectionsof severalAmericanmuseumsandprivatecollectionsworld-wide. ThesedaysFreemantravelstheworldtakingpictures, teachesPhotoshop,stillplayspiano,isfightingalosing battletolearnMandarinChineseandswearsmightilythat hewillwritetheGreatAmericanSymphonyonedaywheneverhegetssomesparetime. Don’tholdyourbreath.
Source: www.edfreeman.com
Underwaterisoneofthemostdemanding,yetrewardingenvironmentsforfineart figurephotography.Bodies,attitudesandrelationshipstransforminagravity-free environment,creatingnewoptionsforimagesthatwouldbedifficultorimpossible toachieveondryland.
TheseimagesarephotographedinswimmingpoolsinandaroundLosAngeles,using onlynaturallight.Eachonerequiresmanyhoursofcomputerretouchingand enhancementtobringoutthecoloranddetailthatunderwaterphotographyoften lacks.
Source: www.edfreeman.com
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I was born in 1992 in Lebanon, a fragmented country thathadtoreinventitself.Attheageof16Istartedtouse my camera to question Beirut, its people, and my place among them. I graduated with a master degree in photography from Alba in 2015. I took part in both national and international collective exhibitions, including “Infinite identities” (Amsterdam), 3ème biennaledesphotographesdumondearabe(Paris),“C’est Beyrouth“ (Paris), Berlin PhotoWeek, Photomed (Beirut)
I received the Purple Lens Award in 2014, which lead to my first solo exhibition in 2015. My second solo exhibitiontookplaceattheFrenchinstituteofLebanonin 2019.TodayIusephotographytoexplore,defyandresist society.”
“When I was 16 and I found photography, I knew it was the perfect medium for me. It became a way of exploring and questioning the city, and my place in all of it It quicklybecame,forme,amethodofdefyingandresisting the system we live in. Now I am trying to shed light on thingsthatareoppressedornormalizedwhentheyreally shouldn’tbe.”
Myriam lived in Beirut and this has shaped the way in which she works.
“In 2018 I felt like I was at a dead-end – in my city and in my body,” the artist says “In 2019 the revolution happened and it was an answer to everything that I was feeling and questioning.”
The revolution started in October 2019 and documenting it was her way of participating in it. Lebanon witnessed an unprecedented popular mobilization that brought together people from different sects, regions, social classes and nationalities, calling for the fall of Lebanon’s political elite. The uprising began because of the systemic corruption,repression,growinginequalitiesandsignsofanimminent economiccollapse
“It all felt as if we were coming out of an abusive relationship to finally say: No, this is not normal ”
ByChristopherFalconi
Samson Bakare is a Nigerian artist of multiple disciplines. Inspired by his architect father in the city of Lagos, at a tender age Samson began his journey into acreativeworld.
His work centres around propagation of black identity and values in both contemporary and retrospective context.
While representing historical scenes, Samson has been able to document black people in different time and space His narrative covers portraits of African men andwomenwithblankexpressionsasthey striveforculturalemancipation
"My work is a time machine through which you can see the past and behold the future from the same stand point".
