All Blog Posts Tagged 'Artists' (7)

It's Here! 'Color Outside The Lines' Tattoo Documentary Available Now

You've been waiting for it: 'Color Outside The Lines', the documentary about Black tattoo artists, has been released this week. Directed by Artemus Jenkins and produced by Miya Bailey, the film is available on DVD: click here to get it.

"For over 5 years the idea has always been in [Bailey]'s head to create a film that not only sheds light on the artform, but also…

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Added by Eye Candy on June 29, 2012 at 10:12am — 1 Comment

Win Tix To The AP 'Triptych' Screening & After-Party 5/24 @ Brooklyn Museum

Hey guys, as you know we're very excited about our short film series  The Triptych, highlighting the work of visual artists Sanford Biggers, Barron Claiborne and Wangechi Mutu (see trailers below). 

Here's the deal: we want you to attend the screening at the Brooklyn Museum on May 24th and the after-party. To enter to win tickets, you just…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 9, 2012 at 3:23am — 1 Comment

Sanford Biggers' 'Cosmic Voodoo Circus' Exhibit Opening 9/10 In NYC & More

"SculptureCenter is pleased to announce 'Cosmic Voodoo Circus', an exhibition of new work by Sanford Biggers commissioned through SculptureCenter's Artist in Residence program. (...)

In Cosmic Voodoo Circus, Biggers exploits the carnival aesthetic to address profound issues of identity, the power of objects, as well as spiritual and cultural transmigration. At the center of Biggers' installation is a new video titled… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 9, 2011 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

Call for Artists: “Amplify Action: Sustainability through the Arts”

Calling Visual Artists: our friends from Coup D'Etat Brooklyn shared this info with us.

*Deadline September 9th 2011* "The exhibition “Amplify Action: Sustainability through the Arts”, is a collaborative project of the Pratt Center for Community Development, Pratt…

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Added by Afro-Punk on September 6, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

AP Quickie: 'Color Outside The Lines' Doc To Showcase Black Tattoo Artists - PREVIEW

'Color Outside The Lines', a film by Artemus Jenkins and Miya Bailey, will put the spotlight on Black tattoo artists, including AP members such as Zulu and Afro-punk movie director James Spooner. It was brought to our attention by AP member D1V1NE.… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 16, 2011 at 4:00pm — 29 Comments

Rockstar In Training: Can You Feel A Brand New Day?!

Hell yeah, you guys! I got some concrete things done for my Rockstar career this month! After writhing around on the floor moaning, “Woe is me, the tortured artist!” last month, I was able to stock up the energy to really get to work! I joined a couple of professional music industry organizations and made some of my newest songs mine, legally. I played a gig where I inspired a new musician and played a couple of my new songs out for the first time! I even made a little rough… Continue

Added by Sound Check on May 16, 2011 at 12:30pm — 10 Comments

CONTEST: Create The Next Afropunk.com Wallpaper!

Two winners have been announced so far!:

- Daffy:

and

- Surah:

Calling all Afro-Punk visual artists!

We would like to give artists from the Afro-Punk Community a chance to showcase their work to all our members and the thousands of people visiting afropunk.com everyday. So here's your… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments