#The Ko Festival

[sabertoothwalrus]

this 2018 episode of OK KO is hitting harder in 2023;;

[o-sahiba]

"Hai tamanna humien teri dulhan bann jaayein

Apne haatho pe mehndi tere naam ki sajayein"

[eretzyisrael]

by Beth Herman

As news of the cancellation of “Girls, Coming of Age” spread, many Jewish and non-Jewish writers and journalists wrote of their shock and support. But Albert’s own Facebook post on Sunday hit the nail on the head. “Bigotry and hate are part of human nature, but it’s our job as writers/entertainers/comedians/artists/intellectuals to transcend that smallness. To confront and name and metabolize it.”

It is unfortunate that the other panelists and organizers didn’t share the same commitment to truth. The whole premise of the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiative enforced by many arts and cultural institutions is one which allegedly celebrates the inclusion of all people. Except, it seems, Jewish people.

“The weaponization of the word Zionist as a permissible pejorative is a foul, hateful tactic used to dehumanize the people of Israel, wherever we reside,” Albert added, in an email to the online journal The Free Press. Later she told a Free Press reporter covering her story, “Let’s face it. The word Zionist is a newfangled word for Jew. Refusing to participate on a panel with a Zionist is a straight-up, bare-assed excuse for antisemitism.”

This very initiative, inclusion and tolerance for all — except for those who disagree with our politics — has commandeered the arts. But now the attitude that art and literature should stand free of politics and ideology seems like a quaint memory. Many accomplished artists I know produce nothing these days but political posters and flyers. The DEI initiative has no room for dissenters. No one is given a pass, not even staunch feminists and card-carrying liberals.

With characteristic biting wit and the ability to get to the core of the situation, one day after the panel was scheduled to take place, Albert wrote on Facebook “… if anyone knows or is connected to these two writers, could you let them know they’re always welcome at our Shabbes table? Elul (a time of reflection in preparation for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) is an especially good time for apology and reconciliation.”

Those three writers and the festival organizers could learn a thing or two about diversity and inclusion, should they ever again have the opportunity to be seated around a table with Elisa Albert.

[lavender-rayray]

Makes you look at him 😳🫵

[hannahpetersonart]

very excited to announce the first things available in my ko-fi shop will be these festive sticker friends!!

they’ll go up on tuesday, december 12th at 11AM PST ❄️🐦‍⬛🎄

[folklore-girl]

Andha paisa chahiye for the festivals

us 😭😭 meko toh fark bhi nhi padhta singer/dj kaun hai.. bas i feel like that experience sounds like worth having </3 but hum toh broke hai. 😔

[bluefoolskyes]

Went to a french comic shop and Diamond in the Rough was among the titles recommended by the booksellers :)

The series is so underrated to it made me really happy!!!!

[salty-puppy]

[yahoo201027]

Day in Fandom History: May 5…

When the plaza decides to host an upcoming film festival, KO, Enid, and Rad must enter and put their film that they worked hard on and must win the contest against the Boxmore bots. “Plaza Film Festival” premiered on this day, 6 Years Ago.

[tangian]

Mondstadt — the home where it all started

[sophs-style]

sophs-style:

Ana de Armas arrived at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (7th September 2022), to promote her new film ‘Blonde’.

The Cuban/Spanish actress wore a navy Louis Vuitton suit styled with Gianvito Rossi heels and Anita Ko jewellery.

[natsumencaps]

Made some 2D throwable assets for Mid-autumn/Mooncake Festival! If you're a Vtuber and have Twitch Integrated Throwing System or other similar programs that supports PNG files, you can have chat redeem and toss these stuff at you on stream :U

Price is only $1 but if you like them and want to tip more that'd be appreciated very much! O:

You can purchase them at both my pages below! https://ko-fi.com/s/e5d5b896d4 https://natsumencaps.itch.io/mooncake-throwables

I'm really excited in finally finishing my first batch lol thought it'll be cute to make some assets for seasonal festivals/holidays/etc.

[geckked]

Hiiii I’m running a flash sale on icons through my ko-fi!

$20 minimum, can be holiday themed but they don’t have to be! Feel free to DM if you have any questions. :-)

[jointheamberclub]

On Hidden Letters (2022) & Why Artists Are Forgotten

On Hidden Letters (2022) & Why Artists Are Forgotten

i wrote about a film i watched at BFI London Film Festival called Hidden Letters (2022) and it got me thinking about art, gender and capitalism. take a read of my review and further thoughts on what it means to be an artist !

if you enjoyed this, please consider donating to my kofi.

​(please also consider subscribing to my substack as twitter may die any day and i wouldn't want you to miss any of work…)

[kalakian]

Summer MMFF 2023 official 8 entries

Apag Director: Brillante Mendoza Starring: Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose, Gladys Reyes

Singlebells Director: Fifth Solomon Starring: Aljur Abrenica, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto

About Us but not About Us Director: Jun Robles Lana Starring: Romnick Sarmienta, Elijah Canlas

Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko Director: Joven M Tan Starring: RK Bagatsing, Meg Imperial

Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story Director: RC delos Reyes Starring: Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla

Here Comes the Groom Director: Chris Martinez Starring: Enchong Dee, Kempee de Leon, Awra Briguela, Xilhouete, Maris Racal, Kaladkaren

Yung Libro sa Napanuod Ko Director: Bela Starring: Yoo Min-Gon, Bela Padilla

Love You Long Time Director: JP Habac Starring: Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano 

[arlenne]

This is bubble-tea-cat-ruma. Wish you have a sweet year!

And recently I’m posting my original art not just on Tumblr but also on Ko-fi ☕️ You can get freebies or purchase things, and commissions are soon opened. I'd appreciated if you can come check it out, A LOT 🔥🔥🔥

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