Basquiat’s Former Lover to Sell Artist’s Unseen Works
The art world is buzzing over reports that iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's former lover will sell the artist's unseen works. Alexis Adler, an embryologist,...
T.I., Fahamu Pecou and Michael Rooks Talk Art, Hip-Hop & Culture
Grammy-winning hip hop superstar T.I. and High Museum of Art curator Michael Rooks recently spoke about an intersection between both fine art and Hip-Hop...
BREAKING: Attorney General Eric Holder Hospitalized
Kevin Johnson of USA Today is reporting that United States Attorney General Eric Holder has been hospitalized for shortness of breath. Johnson writes:
"Justice Department...
Rwanda: First-Ever Reality Show ‘Zamuka’ Models Entrepreneurism
Search for Common Ground (SFGC),an international NGO, is hoping to inspire and launch a new generation of young entrepreneurs with Zamuka – the first...
Jamaica to Legalize Marijuana?
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Jamaica will decriminalize marijuana by the end of the 2014.
With the numbers of people turning to cannabis...
EXCLUSIVE: Director Mickalene Thomas Talks Mama Bush as Muse in HBO Documentary
The HBO Documentary Film Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman is the directorial debut of New Jersey-born visual artist Mickalene Thomas. The original program...
U.S.: Obama to Award Medal of Honor to 19 Victims of Discrimination
The Washington Post is reporting that United States President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor,...
‘I’m Sorry I’m Not Idris Elba’ Poem Spurs Comedic Tweets
Fraser McAlpine of the BBC is reporting that a poem entitled, "I'm Sorry I'm Not Idris Elba' has spurred many Tweets making fun of...
Former Congressman Mel Reynolds Arrested in Zimbabwe
Reuters is reporting that former congressman Mel Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe, an immigration official said on Tuesday, after state media reported the...
Venezuelan Protests: Opposition Leader Lopez Surrenders
Reporting for CNN International, Mariano Castillo and Catherine E. Shoichet are reporting that Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has turned himself into the police after...
