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Interview with Brian Lacey AKA detroit baklava

Brian Lacey (b. 1988) alias detroit baklava, is an artist and muralist that resides in Detroit, Michigan. Drawing his inspiration from material choices and the symbolism of memories, he explores the juxtaposition of paint, street posters, and repurposed materials that result in hard-edged geometry, figurative and realistic portrayals, and highly-textural, abstract expressive works.   His studio work and practice allows for exploration in the development of […]

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Call for Artists: Sidewalk Festival Returns in July- August in Two New Neighborhoods

Sidewalk Festival 2023, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns July 29, and August 5, 2023. We are looking for new creative works of dance, music, performance art, installation, visual art, and interactive workshops. APPLICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK FESTIVAL ARE OPEN! Sidewalk Festival 2023 is coming to two Detroit neighborhoods […]

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Metro Times // Zoe Beaudry wants to open your chakras in latest exhibit ‘And And And And’

The Detroit-based painter’s photorealistic work is a safe haven for vulnerability By Randiah Camille Green on Fri, Mar 31, 2023 Artist of the week: Zoe Beaudry Zoe Beaudry is deeply dissatisfied with the lack of connection between human beings in our conscious state. “On every level — an interpersonal level but also a systemic level — the […]

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Huey Mnemonic takes over City Club along with a Stellar Detroit Lineup on March 24

We wrote about Huey Mnemonic back in 2021 when he was featured with the lead single on Tresor’s 30th Anniversary compilation, and since that time things have only continued to grow. He was featured on last year’s Movement lineup and will return again for 2023, plus he recently played a set in support of Richie […]

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Interview: Zoe Beaudry on her upcoming exhibit, “And And And And”

“And And And And” is a painting and light exhibition by Zoe Beaudry inspired by the metaphysical aspects of the human experience. This exhibition offers a vision of embodied human consciousness that includes aspects of the unseen energetic body such as chakras and auras. Her series of photorealistic figurative paintings contain sculptural elements which emit […]

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Interview with Stoop Lee: Keeping Motown’s Underground Soulful

Stoop Lee is both an old soul and neo-soul. The Detroit-born artist has made himself a staple in the city’s underground music scene with his unique fusion of soul and rap with lyrics, packed full of nerdy and nostalgic references. We sat down with Lee to discuss his upcoming show at El Club on March […]

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Movement Festival 2023 Reveals Line-up ft. Underworld, Charlotte de Witte + Caribou, Kash Doll + More

Movement is back! Music fans will once again descend upon Detroit, the mecca of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-29, 2023) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s riverfront. This year’s line-up includes Caribou, Huey Mnemonic, Kash Doll, Moodymann, Masters at Work, Robert Hood (Live) […]

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Intersectional Black identities put into focus with new exhibition at Playground Detroit

Original article What’s happening: A new solo exhibition from Detroit artist Lo Braden, also known as Lo Cayne, has opened at the Playground Detroit gallery, open now through Saturday, March 11. The portrait series titled “Black + _______” showcases Lo Braden’s work, while also offering future subjects the opportunity to book individual portrait sessions with the […]

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DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 

Detroit Month of Design returns for its 13th edition September 1-30. The open call to participate in this year’s festival runs Monday, February 13th through Sunday, March 19, 2023 and offers numerous ways to get involved. Creatives are invited to submit ideas for experiences that appeal to both local and global audiences. More about Detroit Month of Design and […]

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Lo Braden Portrait Series, “Black+____” Represents Intersectional Black Identities during Black History Month

Emerging artist Lo Braden also known as Lo Cayne, is a black queer portrait and fashion photographer from Detroit, Michigan. In their striking portrait series, “Black+____” (Black plus Blank), subjects documented are Black people whose identities include various sexual orientations, gender, disability and ages demonstrating the individual ways they express themselves through their style or […]

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ARTIST OPEN CALL: Apply to Modern Ancient Brown Visiting Fellowship & Post-Baccalaureate Residency in Studio Art and Critical Studies through January 30

Established in 2019, the Modern Ancient Brown Foundation supports and nurtures BIPOC artists and writers through the creation of a new Core Program housed in Detroit.

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Convergence: Cracks in the Glass Ceiling Exhibition Opens on January 26th at GVSU

A new exhibition including various Detroit artists, Convergence: Cracks in the Glass Ceiling group exhibition “represents the pushing of boundaries into spaces that cultivate growth and coordinated expansion. The opening reception will take place at Grand Valley State University, opening to the public on Thursday, January 26th from 5-7pm “Breaking barriers helps us to grow […]

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