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"Without question - sexiest yet most stylish fashion show I've seen - Mach & Mach - if I hire a designer in the future or suggest to a girl I'm dating, a designer - this one is my first and top pick." - Michael R. Vanderpool US Press Association. Comments on Mach & Mach - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TBILISI F/W 18-19
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BSA Images Of The Week: 01.21.18
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The streets across the US were again flooded with angry, determined women yesterday. Nothing we can say here will do justice to the enormity of the crowds protesting in 250 cities on the first anniversary of the inauguration, nor the range of political and social fronts that are being contested. Clearly the world stage has […]
Pop Up “Trump Cemetery” Marks Death of Ideas on 1st Anniversary of Inauguration by INDECLINE Artist Collective
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The death of ideas, not people. “Here Lies The American Dream”, reads the freshly planted headstone. ”Give us your tired, out of shape, white, upper-class, entitles few…and build a wall around their daddy’s fortunes,” reads the inscription. “Grave New World” installation by INDECLINE artist collective (image © INDECLINE) The solemn scene of six new fake […]
BSA Film Friday: 01.19.18
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1. "While They Seek Solutions" by Vegan Flava
2. The Brooklyn Burrow: Episode 1. Iena Cruz
3. MOMO: A (brief) tour of the nomadic artist's New Orleans Studio
4. 167 Art Project - Lecce, Italy.
Artists Continue to Fight for Affordable Housing in NYC
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They’re not coming here for the Olive Garden, George. They’re not here for a tour of Target, Trixie. They’re here for “Hello Dolly”, “Hamilton”, and “Cats”. They’re here for Billie Joel at the Garden, “Springstein on Broadway” and the “David Bowie” opening at the Brooklyn Museum. They’re here for the virtual reality exhibition “Celestial Bodies” […]
Zurik is “DIVIDED” at Contorno Urbano 12 1
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Graffiti writer/mural painter/graphic designer ZURIK is divided not just by her artist description but by her nationalities. Leaving Bogotá and moving to Barcelona is a big split as well and she’s still adjusting to the cultural differences between Spain and Colombia. No wonder her new portrait is sliced in two! She calls it “Divided”. Zurik. […]
Magda Danysz Brings “Art From The Streets” to Singapore Art Science Museum
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“Art From the Streets”, an exhibition at the Art Science Museum in Singapore opened this weekend to coordinate with Singapore Art Week that runs from tomorrow until the end of the month with fairs, festivals and art exhibitions. Commercial art dealer and writer Magda Danysz curated the show with names she represents and whom you […]
3 Quotes from MLK Jr. on His Birthday
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The US is honoring Dr. Martin Lunther King Jr. today with a national holiday in his name. We mark this special day by selecting three quotes from him that are timeless and timely, as applicable to today as the day he said them. “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be […]...Read More
BSA Images Of The Week: 01.14.18
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A celebrated American, the New York poet Langston Hughes, leads off this edition of BSA Images of the Week, with a firebox posting of a portion of his work “Oh Let America Be America Again.” A part of the Harlem Jazz Age that gave birth to a freedom of expression and heralded fame for many […]
Trump “In the Hole” on the Cover of “The New Yorker”
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As New Yorkers and art lovers we really appreciate the cover of the new issue of The New Yorker magazine. It is an image of a side-show, now center-stage, New Yorker sinking into a hole. Nearing one year since his inauguration, he obviously wanted to appear presidential in the Oval Office this week when referring […]
BSA Film Friday: 01.12.18
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Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening : 1. “Aesthetic of Eas” A film by Kristina Borhes and Nazar Tymoshchuk / MZM Projects 2. 1UP CREW (ONE UNITED POWER) HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 3. Patrick Hartl & Christian Hundertmark’s Exclusive Debut of “Layer Cake” BSA […]
“Desordes Creativas” and Creative Desserts in the North of Spain
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What’s for dessert? You may think of public mural festivals as the final dish that is pleasing to the eye and sweet beyond belief. DESORDES CREATIVAS (Creative Desserts) is a festival of urban art in a city called Ordenes, about 40 kilometers north of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain’s Galicia region, and it has […]
The 2018 Roster for Contorno Urbano 12 1 at L’ Hospitalet De Llobregat
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The tenacious and hard working Esteban Marin and the whole team at Contorno Urbano in Barcelona have announced their line up for the third edition of their project 12 1. With artists drawn from a variety of public practices like graffiti (Zurik), abstract (Joan Cabrer), design (Etnik), realism (Lily Brik), and representative (Sepe), the […]
A Street View From Inside the Doors of Mexico City ; Galleries, Studios, Museums, and the Metro
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Street Art and graffiti and their relatives often go inside these days, including in Mexico City, where we recently found some interesting new intersections between urban art and contemporary art when we wandered off the streets into studio, gallery, and even museum spaces. Here we’ll show you images from a few of these places, including; […]
INTI Commands First Monograph : Color, Carnaval y Resistencia
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“Certainties, simple explanations, last hopes, magic thoughts and fears. All of them confronted by what is evident.” Thus describes the figure slung with bullets, holding a necklace with a cross and delicately balancing a small green apple on his index finger on a larger than life mural in Santiago, Chili. The visual language of this graffiti/Street […]
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BSA announces a huge success for the international open call for the mural and residency in Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona, Spain). BSA is partnering with Contorno Urbano Foundation on this massive and sweet 400 square meter wall - and 284 artists from 42 countries have applied to win the competition to paint it! |
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BSA has been helping hundreds of artists to connect with opportunities for a decade, and we like this people-powered non-commercial organization that actively sponsors Street Artists, graffiti artists, conceptual artists, mural artists to paint walls in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, an industrial city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain, in the province of Barcelona. |
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Next step is the pre-selection of the 12 finalists by a committee made by members of the City Council, 2 curators and a street art specialist. In October the names of the 12 finalists will be revealed and they will create a sketch for the ultimate selection in November. Members of the jury: Creation of the mural: The artist chosen will win a 7000€ prize and all the fees will be covered. The wall will be paint in Spring 2018 after an artistic residency in order the artist knows the historic context and the city. The mural will represent the neighbors’ fight 30 years ago to have this public square created instead of a gas station. In Spring 2018 the selected winning artist will have a residency in Barcelona so you can get to know the city, the people and the context for creating the mural. This is a WIN-WIN opportunity for the winning artist to create something meaningful and lasting for a community and to meet some really amazing people here and in Barcelona, the vibrant Spanish city that has played an important role in the rise of the global Street Art scene. |
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With Opioid addiction at an all time high, the Massachusetts community and over 20 Music Legends banned together Wednesday night to raise awareness of and funds for opioid addiction, treatment and recovery programs in the heavily impacted town of Cape Cod
Substance abuse and death by overdose is at epidemic proportions throughout the United States. The most impacted states are in New England, the Midwest and Appalachia. According to The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Barnstable County, which overlaps with Cape Cod, experienced a 340 percent increase in the annual opioid overdose death rate between 2000 and 2015.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
The Hope Music Festival brought 20 Rock'n Roll Legends together to perform under the famed Cape Cod Melody Tent -- all to benefit Cape Cod Healthcare and address the opioid addiction and overdose issue head on.
Legendary artists lending their support included Grammy Award-winners Rick Derringer (Hang on Sloopy fame), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Barry Goudreau (former Boston guitarist) and The Uptown Horns (The Rolling Stones); Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter), drummer Marty Richards (J. Geils) Jeff Howell (Foghat), bluesman James Montgomery, Charlie Torres, Charlie Farren, Sandy McDonald, Grace Kelly (saxophonist, Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and more.
The brainchild of Brian Serpone, Brian Serpone Productions and his partners John Ippolito and Linda Apsey, who set out to use music and the arts to revitalize Cape Cod and combat drug abuse.
“The vision of the Hope Music Festival as a single event is to raise money and awareness to fight a national epidemic in one region — Cape Cod and the surrounding area — as a starting point.” -- Brian Serpone
The benefit concert continued to entertain and raise funds with the Red White and Blues After Party across the street at the Cape Cod Resort & Conference Center. An artist meet & greet, cocktails, food and more rock & roll music featuring the NY-based Red, White and Blues Band -- who rocked the late night with many of the artists from the Hope lineup.
A special bonus was a memorial to those members of the community who had lost a loved one to addiction. They were asked to submit photographs of their loved ones in advance of the show so that their memories could be honored at the festival’s after-party.
EPIC CONCERT FUNDRAISER RAISES OVER $250,000.00
In its inaugural year, The Festival raised $250,000 dollars for the new Hope Foundation to combat the opioid abuse epidemic in the area. The concert fundraiser benefits Cape Cod Healthcare, which operates two hospitals in Cape Cod and runs programs to help combat addiction under its Substance Use Disorders Initiative.
The Hope Music Festival initiative is Community Activism at its best. While just a starting point addressing one small region of the country, wouldn't it be great to see them take this show on the road to address the national epidemic in all regions? -- Abbe is SOCIALLY SPARKED™!
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Cape Town, South Africa – April 18, 2024 - Time is running out for filmmakers across the African continent and its diaspora to seize the spotlight at the highly anticipated FAME Shorts Film Festival 2024.
With the submission deadline looming on April 26, 2024, aspiring filmmakers are urged to submit their captivating and groundbreaking short films for consideration.
The FAME Shorts Film Festival stands as a beacon of independent African cinema, a vibrant tapestry of narratives that captivate and inspire audiences worldwide. From poignant documentaries unraveling cultural tapestries to gripping narratives delving into modern life and diasporic experiences, the festival is a celebration of creativity and storytelling prowess.
"We're witnessing an incredible outpouring of talent as we approach the submission deadline for the FAME Shorts Film Festival 2024," exclaims Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director for FAME Week Africa. "This year's festival promises to be an electrifying showcase of African storytelling, and we eagerly anticipate the outstanding films that will grace our screens." Hiller emphasizes, "The caliber of submissions thus far is a testament to the extraordinary creative spirit in Africa. We're in the midst of a cinematic renaissance, and the FAME Shorts Film Festival stands at its forefront."
Filmmakers are invited to submit their works across six dynamic categories, each adjudicated by industry luminaries:
• Best Documentary Short Film
• Best Narrative Short Film
• Best Animated Short Film
• Best Student Short Film
• Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
Beyond the spotlight, the festival offers a plethora of opportunities for professional growth and networking. From illuminating content sessions to immersive workshops and masterclasses, filmmakers have the chance to learn from seasoned professionals and forge connections within the industry.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cape Town's Labia Theatre, the FAME Shorts Film Festival, in collaboration with MIP Africa, will unfold from September 5th to 7th, 2024. Anticipated highlights include screenings of selected films, thought-provoking panel discussions, networking soirées, and the eagerly awaited FAME After Dark, where live music will complement the cinematic experience.
With the submission deadline fast approaching, filmmakers are urged to seize the moment and submit their creations by April 26, 2024. Notifications for selected films will be dispatched by June 18, 2024.
Do not let this opportunity slip by. Be a part of the cinematic spectacle at the FAME Shorts Film Festival 2024. Submit your film today and join us in celebrating the unparalleled richness of independent African cinema.
For more details and to submit your film, visit the FAME Shorts Film Festival website.
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Johannesburg/Durban, April 22, 2024 - As the dust settles on the electrifying conclusion of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge regular season, two formidable teams, the DP World Lions and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins, stand tall, having clinched home semi-finals with stellar performances on Sunday.
In a display of sheer brilliance, Daryn Dupavillon stole the spotlight with a career-best five-for, propelling the Hollywoodbets Dolphins to a resounding 7-wicket victory over the Dafabet Warriors in Gqeberha. Dupavillon's fiery spell dismantled the Warriors' batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total of 130/8, despite a valiant 65-run knock from Jordan Hermann. Jon-Jon Smuts and Jason Smith then orchestrated a stunning fourth-wicket partnership, guiding the Dolphins to victory with 16 balls to spare and securing a coveted home semi-final.
Meanwhile, in the City of Gold, the DP World Lions continued their relentless march to the summit with a commanding 7-wicket triumph over the AET Tuskers at the DP World Wanderers Stadium. Nqaba Peter's mesmerizing three-for stifled the Tuskers' batting assault, limiting them to 132/9. In a clinical chase, Zubayr Hamza and Rassie van der Dussen showcased their batting prowess, steering the Lions to victory with 15 balls to spare, ensuring a thrilling semi-final clash on home turf.
The Hollywoodbets Dolphins' stellar victory was mirrored by the Momentum Multiply Titans, who secured a place in the semi-finals with a commanding 6-wicket win over World Sports Betting Western Province at Newlands Cricket Ground. Junior Dala and Corbin Bosch spearheaded the Titans' bowling attack, restricting the hosts to a modest 113/9. Lhuan-dre Pretorius then stole the show with a blistering 52 off 32 balls, propelling the defending champions to victory with nearly seven overs to spare.
As the tournament reaches its crescendo, the stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as the DP World Lions and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins gear up to defend their fortress in the semi-finals. With the Titans and defending champions in hot pursuit, cricket enthusiasts can expect fireworks as these formidable teams vie for T20 supremacy.
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In a thunderous declaration of their world supremacy, the Springboks, reigning champions of the Rugby World Cup, have set their sights on the Northern Hemisphere giants: Scotland, England, and Wales. The Castle Lager Outgoing Tour promises an exhilarating showcase of rugby prowess as the Boks prepare to defend their crown in November.
Commencing their campaign on November 10th in Edinburgh, the Springboks will renew their rivalry with Scotland, a team they vanquished in a commanding display during the opening match of their triumphant 2023 Rugby World Cup journey. The clash promises to be a test of wills as the Boks seek to extend their dominance over the Scots.
The battleground then shifts to London on November 16th, where the double world champions will face off against England, their old adversaries at Twickenham. Memories of their victorious showdown in 2022 still echo through the hallowed grounds, igniting anticipation for another epic encounter.
Venturing into the dragon's lair, the Boks will conclude their tour in Cardiff on November 23rd, where they'll lock horns with Wales at the Principality Stadium. This will mark their second encounter with the Welsh in the same year, following their earlier clash at Twickenham in June.
Coach Rassie Erasmus, the mastermind behind the Boks' resurgence, expressed eagerness for the forthcoming battles, stating, "Facing Scotland, Wales, and England on the year-end tour, two of which we faced in the World Cup, will be fantastic for the team and the players."
Indeed, the tour represents a golden opportunity for the Boks to gauge their mettle against the finest in the Northern Hemisphere. With a thrilling season ahead, including home Test series against Ireland and New Zealand, as well as clashes against Portugal, Australia, and Argentina, the Boks are poised to conquer new frontiers and etch their indomitable legacy in the annals of rugby history.
As the world watches with bated breath, the Springboks stand ready to defend their title and showcase the relentless spirit that has made them champions of the rugby universe.
Springbok fixtures:
Saturday, 22 June: SA vs Wales (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 6 July: SA vs Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday, 13 July: SA vs Ireland (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)
Saturday, 20 July: SA vs Portugal (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)
Saturday, 10 August: Australia vs SA (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Saturday, 17 August: Australia vs SA (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Saturday, 31 August: SA vs New Zealand (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday, 7 September: SA v New Zealand (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday, 21 September: Argentina v SA (venue TBC)
Saturday, 28 September: SA v Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
Sunday, 10 November: Scotland vs SA (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
Saturday, 16 November: England vs SA (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 23 November: Wales vs SA (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
[Submitted by Kevin Rademeyer]
