ARTS AND CULTURE — ARTS, CULTURE & SOCIETY

THE YEAR OF THE AWAKENED: PHOTOGRAPHER IVAN NG TAKES US TO HONG KONG STREET PROTESTS WITH HIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Interview and exclusive photos from documentary photographer Ivan Ng about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong

“BALLERINO” SOLO SHOW OF PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID-SIMON DAYAN OFFERS AN INTIMATE, GRACEFUL TAKE ON THE LIGHT AND THE CONTRASTS AMONG MEN IN BALLET

Los Angeles born artist DAVID-SIMON DAYAN uses photography and poetry to challenge the notions of gender and masculinity being presented to him in his first solo show Ballerino. The artist invites the viewer to understand the experience of men in ballet by providing an intimate peak into their time at the barre, utilizing harsh light that falls on hardened, yet graceful bodies

PROJECT CONTRAST’S MAXWELL POTH WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU ARE LOVED

Exclusive interview with portrait photographer Maxwell Poth, founder of Project Contrast, sharing the journey of the non-profit company, his journey as a photographer, and how he spreads the message of love as much as he can.

FASHION DESIGNERS TRI LABEL ON FASHION, INCLUSION & BREAKING GENDER AND SOCIAL ROLES

Exclusive interview with fashion designers Jose Guadalupe, Masai Payan, and Kenneth Roman who recently launched their fashion brand The Tri Collective. In this interview, learn the history of the brand, their inspirations, and read on as they talk about representation, inclusion and the latinx community.

PHOTOGRAPHER: ERWIN OLAF

In this interview, the artist shared to us some images from his recent series Palm Springs, The Family Visit which is part of a triptych about cities undergoing change. As his other series that are inspired by places, it explores the dichotomy between old and new. Climate change – is one of the key themes as well as the America of the 60’s. Here, Olaf talks about David Bowie, his inspirations, growing up in Netherlands, and his advice to young photographers.