Cîroc, a luxury vodka brand, has launched the Blue Dot Creative Residency program to support emerging creatives in Miami's art week. The program will provide capital and access to collaborators for selected applicants, including initiatives such as "Ease Capses" which offers creative time off during key cultural events, and "Creative Trust", a mentorship program with industry leaders. The program aims to help shape the culture of tomorrow by providing resources and support to creatives in entertainment, art, music, and fashion. Cîroc has partnered with entertainment industry leaders to identify promising applicants for the inaugural residency class.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ciroc-champions-creative-ease-with-the-blue-dot-creative-residency-an-innovative-program-empowering-emerging-storytellers-302326664.htmlEthiopian-born artist Awol Erizku is showcasing his "Quaquaversal" exhibition in Hong Kong, which challenges Western aesthetics and US politics through Afro-centric art. The artist, known for photographing Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement, has brought his unique perspective to the city, encouraging viewers to question dominant cultural norms.
https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3289694/meet-awol-erizku-whose-quaquaversal-exhibition-brings-afro-centric-art-hong-kong?module=post_magazine&pgtype=sectionAt Art Basel Miami Beach, NADA Miami, and Untitled Art, a standout event was the Open Invitational fair, which focused on artists with disabilities or "progressive art studios." Co-founder David Fierman emphasized the importance of showcasing work that has a positive impact on people's lives in a sustainable way. The fair featured works by various artists, including Mapuche artist Seba Calfuqueo, Michael Angelo Mangino, and Alissa Alfonso, among others.
https://hyperallergic.com/972807/unmissable-gems-at-miami-art-fairs-2024/At the Art Basel Miami Beach fair, artist Portia Munson's installation "Bound Angel" drew attention for its sheer size and thought-provoking content. The piece features a long, oval table crowded with hundreds of thrifted objects, including ceramic angel figurines, lamps, and other knick-knacks, all painted white and tied up with cord or rope. According to Munson, the installation critiques societal messages about femininity, highlighting how seemingly innocent objects can perpetuate negative stereotypes about women's roles in society.
https://hyperallergic.com/972235/art-basel-miami-beach-returns-with-smoke-and-mirrors/The United Nations Information Center in Indonesia (UNIC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) commemorated International Disability Day and Human Rights Day by organizing a series of events at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta from December 5 to 7, 2024. The event, titled "Disability Creative Week", featured film screenings, art exhibitions, inclusive fashion shows, and workshops aimed at fostering inclusivity. The event was held in collaboration with Bumilangit Entertainment, the United Nations Association of Indonesia (UNAI), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of their "Decent Work for All" campaign. The event showcased over 70 unique objects and activities created by talented individuals with disabilities in Indonesia, including a film directed by a visually impaired filmmaker and featuring a script penned by a deaf writer. The event also included a fashion show presented by the Layak Community, which aims to empower individuals with disabilities to express themselves with confidence and grace. According to ILO data, approximately 1 in 6 individuals globally experience significant disabilities, but their rights to secure decent work are frequently overlooked. In Indonesia, nearly 90 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed, despite approximately 38.8 million individuals being identified as having disabilities according to the 2020 National Census.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1949536/unic-ohchr-celebrate-disability-day-with-art-and-creativityMalaysian artist Anne Samat's work is featured in an exhibition at the Stamps Gallery Exhibition Centers, where her installations blend traditional woven patterns with unexpected objects such as toy soldiers, rake heads, and plastic keychains, creating a unique and thought-provoking visual experience. The exhibition, "Kelly Church & Cherish Parrish: In Our Words, An Intergenerational Dialogue", is extended through December 15.
https://hyperallergic.com/966786/10-nyc-art-shows-to-see-in-december-2024/Local craftsmen in the Soumbedioune artisan village in Senegal have been given a new opportunity for international exposure through their participation in the Biennale. Two Senegalese curators approached Kante and other local artisans with an invitation to join a joint exhibition, which has sparked hope for the future of the artists. The exhibition will feature work by Kante and Moussa Diop, an artisan jeweler, among others.
https://africanews.com/2024/12/04/hippopotamus-theme-arrives-at-dakar-biennale/Doug Gillen's FifthWallTV has featured an interview with artists Jeremy Deller and John Costi, who curated the exhibition "No Comment" showcasing artworks by individuals in the criminal justice system. The exhibition, produced by Koestler Arts, features over 7500 entries, including writing, music, and design, that explore a range of themes such as humour, honesty, sadness, and political commentary. The event is free and will be held at London's Southbank Centre from November 1 to December 15, 2024.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/film/jeremy-deller-john-costi-speak-of-art-from-the-criminal-justice-system-in-no-comment/The Maurice Berger CADVC Program Fund has been established to support projects that explore themes of representation, identity, and social justice. The fund is named after the late artist and writer Maurice Berger, who was married to curator Marvin Heiferman. The first project supported by the fund is a print booklet titled "Cockeysville to Baltimore" by artist Levester Williams, which examines the racial history of marble sourced from a quarry in Maryland that can be found throughout the city and other sites in the Northeast region. A related exhibition, "all matters aside," is currently on view at the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC) through December 14. The fund will also support future projects, including a book by multimedia artist Tomashi Jackson, edited by Nia K. Evans.
https://hyperallergic.com/971798/carrying-on-the-legacy-of-trailblazing-curator-maurice-berger-umbc/