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Louis could barely contain his excitement on the drive to the academy's student housing. His father had offered to drop him and his luggage off on his way to work. The bags contained mostly personal items and clothes, as everything else was already provided by the academy, so there were not too many of them, and Louis insisted that he could carry them inside without Niall's help. Still, it felt like any big move to another town would: It felt like a completely new chapter.

As his father drove off, Louis took in the view of the two adjacent buildings in front of him, stood near the academy by the seaside. The environment was not much different from his hometown, but the salty breeze he felt blowing through his hair was new. He took a deep breath of it, before making his way into the left building, which was designated to the boys, with the girls taking the one on the right.

On the inside, the house seemed quite simple, while still reminding you that this was the boarding of the town's prestigious ballet academy, with a piano and just enough space for some pre-class dance practice. But for now, this space was busy with the other students that had already arrived earlier.

With a smile on his face, Louis made his way upstairs to what would be his bedroom here, shared with the other boys of his class. Others had already stacked up their bags and hung up personal photographs.

César and Kavi had already claimed their spots, but Zachary had only arrived shortly before Louis, so it was up to the two of them to decide who would sleep in which of the two beds left. Zachary chose the bed near the door, while Louis preferred the one between him and César, making the choice an easy one.

After some catching up, Louis put up his own photographs on the wall that reminded him of his family and his best friend at home. Though, perhaps, this place was to be called his home now.

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“Daishon” (2022), acrylic, atomized brass dust, and atomized steel dust on canvas, 120 x 84 inches.

In ‘It Is What It Is,’ Alfred Conteh Takes a Realistic Approach to Examining Life for Black Southerners

The urgency of Alfred Conteh’s portraits lies in the present. He portrays Black people he meets around Atlanta, creating monumental works that accentuate the material both physically and metaphorically, in their mediums and the critical analysis of current social conditions.

All images © Alfred Conteh, courtesy of Kavi Gupta

“Stanton Road Water Boys” (2022), acrylic and urethane plastic on canvas, 84 x 84 inches

Left: “Shampoo” (2022), acrylic and urethane plastic on canvas, 84 x 48 inches. Right: “IWB Shawty” (2022), acrylic, urethane plastic, and atomized steel dust on canvas, 84 x 48 inches

“Loretta (Ms. T)” (2022), acrylic and urethane plastic on canvas, 120 x 84 inches

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ROGER BROWN / 

Theatre, 1968 Source Kavi Gupta Gallery

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List of Every Brandon Rogers Characters Ever

I don’t know why I did this. It took 4 hours. I haven’t seen ever Brandon Rogers video (shocking, I know) so some are missing. I purposely didn’t add any parody characters (the Kardashians, Annabell, M3GAN etc), but if you notice any BRCU characters missing, please comment so I can add them.

And obviously the characters not credited are played by Brandon Rogers.

David July is credited as David Burton on this list. I’m not sure when they changed their name, as they are credited as both on Brandon’s videos.

I can’t remember who Debbie and Doyle are but I must of put them on this list for a reason

Main Characters

Sam

Bryce Tankthrust

Bobby Worst

Blame/Sebastian/ Grandpa

Elmer

Cathy

Karen

Helen Brownstein

Stuff & Sam

Donna Phitts (Paulette Jones)

Damien (Onision)

Ms Cunney (Monique Parent)

Blame the Hero

Young Donna Phitts (Alariza Nevarez)

Duke Tuggler (Anthony Padilla)

Coach Best (Jack Plotnick)

Skinny Bitch (Kornbread Jeté)

Dill Flippo (Jonathan Hinman)

Family Doctor Office

Dr Gupta

Nurse Kavi (Nandini Minocha)

Lipschtiz the Clown (Paulette Jones)

Surgeon Miller (Jude B. Lanston)

Nurse Hole (Georgina Leahy)

Patient (Adam Neylan)

Another Patient (Jonathan Hinman)

Daniel (Jess Weaver)

Daniel’s Mother (Christine Sydelko)

Mad tea party

Mad Hatter

Cheshire Cat (Bazil)

White Rabbit (Benjamin Alexander Hall)

The Jabberwocky (Natalie Hawkins)

Flower (Jordan)

No one was credited in this video and most were personal friends of Brandon’s and not content creators so are nearly impossible to find. I had to stalk Brandon’s Insta to find these people.

BTW, Bazil (who plays Cheshire Cat) is a trans man who goes by he/him. Just letting people know because people are misgendering him and I assume it’s because they don’t know his pronouns.

Theatre Class

Alex Rimmer

Mason Lucas (Salim Razawi)

Oliver Hamilton (Stephen Weighill)

Linda Starford (Janet McCarroll)

Karen Shou (Karen Fokes)

Jamie (Adam Neylan)

Marlena Lewton (Rachael Ferris)

Dean Shaft (Tony Rogers)

Trump’s Emotions

Joy

Anger (Stephen James)

Disgust, Fear and Sadness were not credited in this skit and I can’t guess with all the makeup or find them.

Fashion

Jurgen Klausvonschwitz

Damien Ditsin (Logan Bubar)

Gretchen (Paulette Jones)

Sookilah (Judyth Brooke)

Dolorio (Devyne Carr)

Cheap Skate

Luxy

Lost Boy (Adam Neylan)

Chick Flick (the first Brandon Roger’s Video I ever watched)

Ashley

Ashley’s Best Friend (Vincent Marcus)

Ashley’s Crush / Cop (Jon Cozart)

Ashley’s Mom (Christine Sykdelko)

Teacher (Jude B. Lanston)

Doctor (Jonathan Hinman)

The Real Patient/ Dick’s Owner (Skye Williams)

The Real Patient’s Wife (Adam Neylan)

5 Year Old (Paulette Jones)

Since this video is now restricted on YouTube, I did this one from memory. I can’t believe I remember all these characters and actors. Thank God I rewatched it like a billion times when I first found it.

Mad funhouse

Mr Marbles/ Arlo

Dave (Jess Weaver)

Cliff (TJ Smith)

Sacha (Elise Christian)

Jimmy (Alex Diehl)

Manjusha (Nandini Minocha)

Mr Chronis (Jude Lanston)

Nuclear family

Barbara

Frank

Daniel/ Echo Noir

Unnamed Daughter

Devontay (?) (Devyne Carr)

The Office

Dorian Ditsin

James Shaft (Stephen Rezza)

Vishalam Rangan (Natalie Hawkins)

Jimmy Rustler (Benjamin Hall)

Craig Dildon (Stephen James)

Ernie (Seth Munson)

Diesel (David Burton)

Kevin (Davis Benz)

Regina (Georgina Leahy)

British Family/ The Mingeworthys

Lord Mingeworthy

Lady Mingeworthy (Georgina Leahy)

Cockwaddle (David Burton)

James (Davis Benz)

Blood & Makeup

Blah Blah the Clown

Whoopsie Wendy (Elise Christian)

Dumb Bitch Linda (Kornbread Jeté)

Blonde Bitch (David Burton)

Percy the Pervert (Adam Neylan)

Christmas Family/ The Hendersons

Patty Henderson

Paul Henderson (Stephen James)

Shelby Henderson (Caleb Shorey)

Unnamed Daughter (Elise Christian)

Spike (Logan Bubar)

The Devil (Paulette Jones)

Uncle Frank (Gabriel Gonzalez)

Notice how often Brandon forgets to name the daughter in his skits 👀?

Silly Cat

Clifton

Lenny/ Daddy (Jon Cozart)

Dr Williams (Sky Williams)

Wild West

Lucius Cowpussy

Vivian Delonprix (Georgina Leahy)

Map Maker Milton (Logan Bubar)

Lesbians

Darlene

Kathleen (Adam Neylan)

Power (David Burton)

Rock (Georgina Leahy)

Damien (?) (Logan Bubar)

Cheaters

Trina

Delilah

Gustavo

Unnamed Husband

Sleep Paralysis Demons

Felix

Iris (Paulette Jones)

Chad (Gary Nohealii Neil)

The Laundromat

Clyde Can

Bart (Joel Haver)

Debra (Mitsy Sanderson)

Barbara Ditliminor (?) (Adam Neylan)

The North Pole (included this group for fun)

Santa Clause

Mrs Clause (Christine Sydelko)

Gingerbread Man (Jude B. Lanston)

Female Elf (Georgina Leahy)

Male Elf (David Burton)

Head Elf (Kornbread Jeté)

Jesus (Jess Weaver)

Rudolph (Paulette Jones)

Tiny Tim (Jack Plotnick)

Characters I Didn’t Know Where To Put

Suck (Dominiq Badiyo)

Swallow (David Burton)

Beatrice Brownstein (Paulette Jones)

Judey Patoody (Jude B. Lanson)

Gloria Goopty (Kornbread Jeté)

Courtney (Liam Krug)

Ryder (Kassius Marcil-Green)

Barbara Worst (Katie Johnson)

American boyfriend (Ben Furney)

Ignaolo (Gabriel Gonzalez)

Debbie (Trevor Wallace)

Doyle (Trevor Wallace)

Carol Cox

Japanese Girlfriend

Deeno

Flint Dicker

Delmar Lysol

Humanoid Simulation XL-57692/ Simian

Double Licker Leroy

Paisley

Hole Bros

Rafał Sanchez Dimelo

Noah

Bryce is my favourite

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Isabella Mellado.

Exceptional contemporary figurative works from San Juan, Puerto Rico born artist Isabella Mellado.

Mellado, now based in Chicago, is renowned for her magical realist paintings exploring latinidad, queer identity, and tarot, working across various media such as painting, photography, costume design, digital collage, and sculpture.

Mellado's work has been showcased in prestigious venues such as Kavi Gupta Gallery in Chicago, Walter Otero Contemporary Art in San Juan, Pulse Contemporary Art Fair in Miami, The Ponce Biennial in Ponce, and MECA Art Fair in San Juan, among others. She has also participated in residencies at Ox-Bow in Saugatuck, Michigan, the Studios at Mass MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, and the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont.

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Deborah Kass, 12 Red Barbras (the Jewish Jackie Series), 1993, acrylic and screenprint on canvas, 60 x 54 x 2 inches.

Photo : Courtesy the artist and Kavi Gupta, Chicago. Deborah Kass (born 1952) is an American artist whose work explores the intersection of pop culture, art history, and the construction of self. Deborah Kass works in mixed media, and is most recognized for her paintings, prints, photography, sculptures and neon lighting installations. Via Wikipedia

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Roxy Paine, "PMU NO. 44," 2018,

Acrylic on linen,

45 x 65 x 3 in (114.3 x 165.1 x 7.6 cm)

Courtesy: Kavi Gupta

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Shri Venkateshwara University organized an All India Kavi Sammelan & Bollywood Musical Night on the last day of the historic Ganga Fair.

Shri Venkateshwara University organized an All India Kavi Sammelan & Bollywood Musical Night on the evening of historic Kartik Purnima in the Ganga Fair.

A grand spectacle was held on the banks of the river Ganges.

Over a dozen police, administrative, and judicial officers, along with thousands of spectators, enjoyed it.

The All India Kavi Sammelan & Musical Night became so popular with the audience that the event continued until 3:00 AM the following morning, after starting at 6:00 PM the previous evening.

The District & Session Judge Mr. Zafar Ahmed, DM Mrs. Nidhi Gupta Vats, SP Mr. Kunwar Anupam Singh, Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, & the Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp on the portrait of Mother Ganges.

The CDO Mr. Ashwini Mishra, & Chief Fair Officer ADM Mr. Mayashankar Yadav joined them to unveil the All India Kavi Sammelan & Bollywood Musical Night.

The DM, District Judge, SP, CDO, and senior police administrative officials, along with the management of Shri Venkateshwara University, felicitated Bollywood singers and poets. They were gifted a shawl and memento.

After that, popular female playback singer Ms. Nivedita Nanda from Saregama and Mr. Manoj Verma from T-Series entertained the audience with mesmerizing Bollywood and Punjabi songs.

The All India Kavi Sammelan was hosted by Dr. Dinesh Raghuvanshi, a renowned poet. It started at 10.00 PM.

Poet Dr Rahul Awasthi from Bareilly recited a poem that filled the listeners with positive energy. He said, “��ाल ना गल पाएगी दुश्मन हाथ मारेंगे भारत के- चाले ना चल पाएंगे राफेल चलेंगे भारत के। प्राणों से प्यार है- यह देश हमारा है.....”  

Then renowned poet from Dausa with expertise in Shrangar Ras Ms Sapna Soni sang जमीन पर चांद मेरे सामने उतर आया, जिसे निहार मेरे दिल में प्यार भर आया। खुदा से तेरे सिवा और कुछ नहीं मांगा, जिधर भी देखो मुझे तू ही तू नजर आया which was well admired by the audience.  

Hemant Pandey, winner of Laughter Champion Season 2 & part of Kapil Sharma Show, entertained the audience with his jovial talk about politics & love.

Great poet Dr Dinesh Raghuvanshi expressed the distressing state of farmer & soldier through his poetry   - हमेशा तन गए आगे जो तोपों की दहानों के, कोई कीमत नहीं होती क्या प्राणों की जवानों के। बड़े लोगों की औलादे तो कैंडल मार्च करती है, जो अपने प्राण देते हैं वह बेटे हैं किसानों के that brought tears into the eyes of the listeners.

Apart from this young poet Mohit Shaurya, Laughter Poet Pavan Aagri from Agra, Rahul Sharma of ooj, local Poet Dr Yatindra Katariya & Laughter poet Mamta Sharma presented excellent poetry that made the audience clap incessantly.

Those present included the ASP Mr. Rajiv Kumar Singh, SDM Mr. Pushkar Nath Chaudhary, SDM Vibha Shrivastava, SS Baghel, BJYM President Mr. Shubham Chaudhary, Arun Goswami & Sanjeev Rai.

The Meerut Campus Director, Dr Pratap Singh, was present along with the Media Incharge, Mr. Vishwas Rana, among others.

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Dasain 2024 (Banaras, Hyderabad, Mumbai)

October 09, Wednesday (Day 1) Flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi at 7:15am At airport Channi Didi’s parents (Piku Uncle and Aunty there) to see her and Kavi Check in at Taj Ganges Varanasi Breakfast at Ram Bhandar (Poori Bhaaji) Sweta didi comes to hotel Drive around BHU campus, see Papa’s hostel Gurtu, Birla Mandir, Sanktmochan Hanuman Chaat at Deena Chaat (really tasty, especially the Gulab Jamun) Go towards Ghaat for Boat ride Evening Aarti and boat ride Dinner at Vatika Pizzeria by Assi Ghaat (yummy Applie pie)

October 10, Thursday (Day 2) Morning visit to Kashi Vishvanath Temple Chana kachori nearby and also Lakshmi Chaiwala Chaai and Toast Go to Sarnath and take a tour of the archaeological site, mediate there, go to the museum and see the original Ashoka Pillar India Emblem Capital Chill in Swimming Pool Visit Piku Uncle house Dinner at Baati Chokha with Piku Uncle

October 11, Friday (Day 3) Chill at Cafe Mangi Ferra Eat at Kashi Chaat Start our Street Tour (through bylanes, Lakshmi Chaiwala, Blue Lassi, Pashupati, Kashi Vishwanath corridor) Chill at Hotel Brijrama Take boat to Guleria Kothi and have Indian food there Kaal Bhairav Mandir darshan Back to hotel-meet with Sagun (Anil Mamaji’s relatives daughter) and her husband Umang

October 12, Saturday (Day 4) Akaasa Air flight from Varanasi to Hyderabad. Sweta didi flying to Kolkata Andhra Thaali lunch at Southern Mirchi Check in at Taj Krishna Drive around Go to The Quorum at Knowledge Park to play pedal-ball Drive then metro to go to Uppal Rajiv Gandhi Stadium to watch India vs Bangladesh match. India makes it’s highest T20 score and second highest ever (297 runs)

October 13, Sunday (Day 5) Breakfast at hotel Round Table brunch with Jijus round table friends, us and Amogh Off the shelf bookstore. Sunita Mamiji we meet here Gelato from Roast Jiju showed us his Housing Colony: Trail Dinner at Akshat Jiju and Sachi didi’s place (Sunita Mamiji, Ayush, Sachi Didi, Jiju, Arjun Bhaiya, Sonali Bhabi and Uncle, Aunty) Akshat Jiju drove us around the city

October 14, Monday (Day 6) Yoga with Amogh Breakfast at Nani’s Nap at hotel Lunch at Roast and Tour of their facilities Madhu Mausi’s place Dinner at Madhu Mausi and Mausaji’s restaurant

October 15, Tuesday (Day 7) Check out of hotel Dosa and Idli at Panchakattu Dosa Tour around Amazon Office with Bhaavya Go to Silent Studio for floatation in the dark Nilofuer Cafe with Sachi didi, Nirvaan and Aayush Anu Mausi’s place for dinner and leave for airport (Amogh drops) Flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai Hang out at Tulja’s place with Tullu and Ankur while we wait for Didi and Jiju to come from Kolkata

October 16, Wednesday (Day 8) Breakfast at Didi’s place Work from home Lunch at Didi’s place Go for drive and have cold coffee and then sevpuri and bhelpuri at Altamount Road Came home for online meeting Dinner at Americano in Fort Drive around

October 17, Thursday (Day 9) Global Vipassana Pagoda (Museum, 1-Day course) Hang out at Tulja’s place and order in food

October 18, Friday (Day 10) Shashi Mausi comes to meet Pooja Bhua’s house Bina Bhua’s house Pick up Mansi and Didi and go to Right Place for sandwich Mansi showed NSCI Club Coffee with Didi and Mansi at Cafe Eve Chill at home Breach candy Club with Namita Didi and Pratik Jiju. Ran into Anu Aga and her daughter (Thermax)

October 19, Saturday (Day 11) Go to Vaibhav to meet. Kunal Bhaiya/Priyanka Bhabi/Bhuaji/Fufaji/Shivani Didi/Shikha Bhabi/Extended family Coffee at Greenr with Sweta Didi Comedy show Aakash Gupta at Shanmukhananda Auditorium Snacks at Gurukripal Surya Hospital for Tulja’s delivery Baby Girl born Go to Raju ki Chaai for late night snacks

October 20, Sunday (Day 12) Work from home Go to hospital to meet Tulja and Baby Ayush Bansal/wife Nikita and daughter Avyaa also met. Seeing Ayush probably after 10 years if not more Chaat at Elco Market Drive around Juhu/Bandra Take DreamTrust call from car Didi had her first Karwa Chauth so ritual in terrace and dinner at home

October 21, Monday (Day 13) Marina Hotel went to the coffee shop Bay Leaf with Sweta didi to just talk Lunch at Pizza by the bay Gelato from Comm Walk around grocery store Benzer Go to Boojee Cafe in Bandra with Didi and Ayush Surya Hospital to see Tulja and Baby Karuna Naniji and Nanajis house in JB Nagar to meet them Dinner at Prithvi Cafe with Ayush, Ankit, Ishu, Ankur, Didi Shiv Sagar for rose falooda Back home

October 22, Tuesday (Day 14) Ujjawal Jiju and Didi came to drop me to the airport Hung out in airport with Ayush Mumbai to Kathmandu flight

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The night of their first school day back, the mood was high in the boys' dressing room. The students were huddled together, dreaming away about the roles they might get to dance in their rendition of Swan Lake.

César was determined to be the male lead. Not only did most dancers in his family get a big part in their first ballet, but Swan Lake had been something almost all family members had worked on in one way or another at some point. He was not about to break that streak now, and given his good marks the last year, his hopes were up.

Though Kavi liked to tease César about his plans, he did not care too much himself about getting any bigger roles. Just a small part would be enough for him, it was still the big stage either way, and only their first time on it. Zachary, on the other hand, was not so sure about his own luck. With most students wanting a part, he could hardly imagine even getting to dance in the background, if anything. Perhaps next year would be a better chance, once he was just a bit older.

However, Louis did not want to think of any of his new friends missing out on this opportunity. He had known he wanted to be on that stage ever since he had first seen it, and getting to be there with his friends would be even better. And if he was going to dream, what could stop him from dreaming as big as the titular swan.

Well, apparently, it was the fact that he was not girl enough for the role, although he could not quite see why. If a girl was transformed into a swan, surely those restrictions were off the table. What difference did it really make, anyway?

[TRANSCRIPT]

*excited chatter*

César: "I can't wait to be dancing on the big stage with a proper audience!"

Kavi: "Hey, who says you'll be picked?"

César: "Well, have you seen me dance?"

Kavi: "Last year was last year, mate."

*erupting laughter*

César: "Besides, I've sort of got to. To follow my family's legacy, you know?"

Kavi: "If you say so."

Zachary: "You go ahead, but I'm not sure I'll even try to audition."

Louis: "Oh, Zack, you must! We all do!"

Zachary: "Very unlikely that we all get a part, though."

Louis: "You never know. I, for one, am already picturing myself as a beautiful swan."

César: "The swan?"

Louis: "Well... yes? You know. As in Swan Lake?"

Zachary: "But, Louis... That part is usually for a girl. Don't you know?"

Louis: "Oh... Well... Yes, but... If you think about it, all swans kind of look alike, no?"

César: "You do you, Lou. Just don't come for my chance at dancing the prince, alright?"

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Check out Devan Shimoyama, Jas, Doubled (2023), From Kavi Gupta

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Jeffrey Gibson ist der erste indigene Künstler mit US-Einzelausstellung auf der Biennale von Venedig

Der Choctaw- und Cherokee-Künstler, dessen Werke oft leuchtende geometrische Muster, Glasperlen und epigrammatische Texte aufweisen, wird der erste indigene Künstler sein, der die Vereinigten Staaten in Venedig als Solokünstler vertritt.

Jeffrey Gibson, ONE FOOT IN GLORY, ONE FOOT IN HELL (2020). Acrylic on canvas, glass beads, and artificial sinew inset into wood frame. 143.51 x 111.76 cm. Courtesy the artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles, California. Photo: Max Yawney. Jeffrey Gibson wird der erste indigene Künstler sein, der die Vereinigten Staaten als Solokünstler vertritt, wenn er nächstes Jahr auf der 60. Biennale von Venedig ausstellt. Gibsons Werk verbindet unter anderem indianisches Kunsthandwerk und abstrakten Modernismus. Er erhielt ein MacArthur 'genius' Stipendium und zahlreiche Einzelausstellungen, darunter This Burning World: Jeffrey Gibson (ICA San Francisco, 2022), Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric (SITE Santa Fe, 2022) und Jeffrey Gibson: They Come From Fire (Portland Art Museum, 2022). Der US-Pavillon wird von Kathleen Ash-Milby, Kuratorin für indianische Kunst am Portland Art Museum, und der unabhängigen Kuratorin Abigail Winograd mitkuratiert. Jeffrey Gibson, Black Beauty (2021). Glass beads, acrylic felt, polyester fibre fill, artificial sinew, nylon thread, vintage beaded elements (glass beads, suede, cotton thread). 40.6 x 58.4 x 33.7 cm. Courtesy Kavi Gupta. Ich glaube seit langem an die Fähigkeit von Jeffreys Arbeit, eine Kraft für positive Veränderungen zu sein und die Möglichkeit einer radikal integrativen Zukunft zu schaffen", sagte Winograd. Ich hoffe, dass ein weltweites Publikum, das seine Arbeit im Rahmen der Biennale kennenlernt, sie auch als Quelle der Freude und Heilung empfindet - etwas, das in einer von Konflikten und Krisen geprägten Welt dringend benötigt wird", sagte sie. Sein integrativer und kollaborativer Ansatz ist ein starker Kommentar zum Einfluss und Fortbestehen der indianischen Kulturen in den Vereinigten Staaten und weltweit, was ihn zum idealen Repräsentanten für die Vereinigten Staaten in diesem Moment macht", fügte Ash-Milby hinzu. Webseite von Jeffrey Gibson Weitere Informationen auf DNH Read the full article

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“Minnesota” (2022), acrylic and atomized steel dust on canvas, 25 x 25 inches

In ‘It Is What It Is,’ Alfred Conteh Takes a Realistic Approach to Examining Life for Black Southerners

The urgency of Alfred Conteh’s portraits lies in the present. He portrays Black people he meets around Atlanta, creating monumental works that accentuate the material both physically and metaphorically, in their mediums and the critical analysis of current social conditions.

All images © Alfred Conteh, courtesy of Kavi Gupta

Left: “Reesie” (2020), acrylic and urethane plastic on canvas, 48 x 36 x 3 inches. Right: “Reneé” (2020), acrylic and atomized steel dust on canvas, 48 x 36 x 3 inches

“Isiah (The Boxer, The Bouncer)” (2021), acrylic and atomized bronze dust on canvas, 60 x 60 inches

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Devan Shimovama | Kavi Gupta | Financial Times