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Finding Truth in the Ordinary

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Finding Truth in the Ordinary

When I created my Cosplay as Protest series, I used bold visuals to confront political and social issues. It was an intentional choice to make viewers stop and reflect. Visiting Learning Curve 17 at the Houston Center for Photography, I found a similar power in a very different approach.

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Accessible Abundance: A Celebration of Black Creativity and Cultural Power

At The RADO Market, D.Gemm’s latest curatorial work, Accessible Abundance, delivers a powerful statement on the layered importance of access. Featuring work from Akaimi the Artist, Joshua Scott, Nessia Creates, K. Sherrie, Dominique Yon, and D.Gemm herself, the exhibition bridges art, education, and agriculture in a way that feels both rooted and urgent.

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South African cellist Abel Selaocoe once practiced on a paper cello taped to his chest. Now he tours the world, blending classical, jazz, and African sounds with powerful vocals and inventive technique. His Tiny Desk performance honors strong women, tradition, and innovation, proving he is rewriting classical music on his own terms.

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