MICAfest Art for Change Explores New Dimensions of M/otherhood Through Creativity
Written by Yuliya SuleymanovaDiscover a groundbreaking exploration of motherhood as Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) unveils MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View from May 1-31, 2024. With over 80 m/other artists spanning visual arts, performance, and literature, this month-long festival promises to dissect the intricacies of motherhood, igniting conversations and reshaping societal norms. Transforming the cityscape into a canvas of creativity, MICAfest transcends conventional boundaries, inviting audiences to delve into themes like Beyond the Ideal, Unseen Stories, and Beyond Biology.
In a realm where gender stereotypes still loom large, MICAfest stands as a beacon of change, amplifying the voices of m/other artists and dismantling barriers that hinder their recognition. From childcare woes to entrenched biases, MICA embraces the challenges head-on, spotlighting m/other artists and providing a platform for their narratives to thrive.
PaintScaping Illuminates Music Video Sets for World’s Top Artists
Written by Yuliya SuleymanovaPaintScaping is known for notable collaborations with renowned artists such as Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Kelahni, Lil Yachty, Cardi B, 21 Savage, Zhu, Tame Impala, and Porter Robinson, continues to illuminate music video productions stages with visual escapades that extend artist’s inceptions into a cinematic storytelling.
Harnessing cutting-edge techniques, PaintScaping meticulously maps digital imagery onto three-dimensional objects and architectural spaces, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Maya Romanoff's Timeless Triumph: A Legacy of Craftsmanship at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Written by EditorialEmbarking on a journey of unprecedented acclaim, Maya Romanoff, the esteemed purveyor of handcrafted wallcoverings, proudly unveils a pinnacle achievement: the induction of three of its iconic collections - Flexi Mother of Pearl™, Mother of Pearl Aphrodite™, and Ajiro Fanfare™ - into the revered permanent collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the illustrious Louvre Palace in Paris.
This extraordinary milestone stands as a testament to Maya Romanoff's 55 years of unwavering commitment to unparalleled craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic brilliance within the realm of interior design. Renowned for its meticulous preservation and exhibition of decorative arts, the Musee des Arts Décoratifs has meticulously curated Maya Romanoff's collections, showcasing the zenith of timeless elegance, sophistication, and sustainability to a global audience of connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Shining in Truth: A Decade of Excellence at the BBLA 10th Annual Truth Awards
Written by Yuliya SuleymanovaIn the heart of Los Angeles, amidst the glitz and glamour that often defined Hollywood, a different kind of spotlight shone. It wasn't about blockbuster films or chart-topping hits; it was about celebrating something far more profound – excellence, empowerment, and the relentless pursuit of truth. The 10th Annual Truth Awards emerged on the horizon, an event transcending the ordinary to honor extraordinary individuals and their remarkable contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
Spearheaded by Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Foundation under the guiding light of the incomparable Sheryl Lee Ralph, that year's Truth Awards promised nothing short of groundbreaking. With each passing year, the celebration of authenticity and achievement has grown in significance. The anticipation reached new heights as the Beverly Hilton Hotel prepared to open its doors on Saturday, March 30th. As the clock ticked closer to 5:30 pm, excitement brewed not just for a single evening but for an unprecedented trilogy of events, marking a historic first in the annals of the Truth Awards.
The International Ballet Theatre: Decades-Old Christmas Tradition Celebrates Its Return!
Written by EditorialThe International Ballet Theatre returns after almost two years! Along with their annual production of The Nutcracker, their production for children of Alice In Wonderland will also be making a return. To end this stunning 20th Anniversary Season, the Best of IBT performances will feature IBA and IBT Alumni, along with international guest stars!
Join the International Ballet Theatre for their decades-old Christmas tradition. IBT’s Nutcracker has become a family event to remember with vibrant costumes and brilliant sets.
The Crocodile is now a new multi-venue entertainment complex in Belltown, Seattle.
Written by Nikki Barron, The Crocodile, Seattle
The Crocodile, a historic live music club reopened to the public on December 1st, 2021, after being closed for a year. It is now much more than just a music venue; it is a new multi-venue entertainment complex. The Crocodile now offers a 750 capacity showroom, 300 capacity venue, 100 seat comedy club and movie theater, a daytime cafe, an alley restaurant bar, and 17 room hotel in the 1954 Sailors Union of the Pacific building, formerly El Gaucho, located at First and Wall Street opening to the public December 1st, 2021. The Crocodile opening night featured Mega64 gaming show, which creates sketches that took game concepts awkwardly into reality and MBnel - a Filipino American artist from Stockton, California, who raps about his streetwise upbringing and rags-to-riches journey.
Ryan James Fine Arts Gallery in partnership with Patricia Cameron Gallery presents "Duality", a conceptual exhibition of paintings and mixed media works by Seattle based artist Milan Heger.
Ryan James, the gallery director, shares the vision of Milan Heger’s “Duality” exhibition: “Milan embarked on the road of creating art as a young man, in response to the uniformity of colorless propaganda around him during the totalitarian regime he grew up in. Therefore, unique and original became the hallmark of his soulful art expression. Covering the non-objectionable in his performance art or in his mixed-media works, Milan Heger looks for the essence of what makes us human.”
SLEEPING BEAUTY DREAMS STARTS US TOUR with NYC SHOW on Nov 2nd
Written by EditorialNEW YORK (Monday, Oct 28, 2019) – During the internationally infamous weekend of Miami Art Week 2018, thousands gathered for the world premiere of Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a contemporary dance and art experience using innovative technology, which explores the age-old fable of Sleeping Beauty and for the first time revealing what Princess Aurora dreamt about during her 100-year slumber. Through a revolutionary fusion of visual arts, contemporary dance, light, groundbreaking real-time avatar technology and electronic dance music by bold face name collaborators, the performance unravels her passions, her fears, and her sinful desires. The technological feat is brought to life by production company, Magic Reality Group, with the use of four video projectors and 500 LED panels.
Feeding the Soul: Hiba Jameel trained to be a nutritionist but painting sated her
Written by EditorialWritten by Lisa Edge, Real Change News
The role art plays in Hiba Jameel’s life goes well beyond the finished piece on the canvas. Art has helped her heal. It’s spurred conversation. It’s what she looks forward to at the start of each day. Art is a lifelong passion Jameel is able to devote more time to now that she’s pressed pause on pursuing a career as a nutritionist.
“I needed to become the artist that’s in my head,” said Jameel. “I wake up, go to sleep all I think about is paintings, art, applying to shows, creating more, getting my work out there.”
On The Edge is Suley Era editorial project featuring fashion model Shayna Edwards with Polak Guitars and lyrics from Solar Quantum song On The Edge
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Seattle, Washington (November 27st, 2017) - SULÉY en Vogue Night event series was launched in 2016 at a historical Sorrento Hotel and it became extremely popular, making it the hottest and most upscale networking party night in Seattle.
Join us to celebrate this Holiday season, have fabulous evening with amazing, like-minded people who love to get dressed up en vogue, connect, and have fun. SULÉY en Vogue Night will bring you a sensual experience and vibrant atmosphere of bohemian lifestyle, great conversations, creative performances, and opportunity to make new connections.
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SULÉY and The Seattle
Written by Vasudha Sharma
It was a perfect spring evening. The city was blooming like a young lady in pink with luscious views of Cherry Blossoms dispersed across the streets. The gorgeous flowers signify spring time in Seattle, inspiring seattleites to bring out their creativity in arts music fashion and much more. Just the perfect time for SULÉY ERA to bring them all under one roof with their fifth SULÉY en Vogue Night on March 25th. It was an event for influencers in technology, fashion, music, art, film and entrepreneurship. The SULÉY en Vogue Nights was held at the exquisite luxury private club, The Ruins in Seattle.
Suley Era Leads a New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Luxury Fashion
Ava J. HolmesCultivating leadership is one of the many avenues that Suley Era is actively embarking on with partners to transform the culture of fashion in Seattle. In a city abundant with artists, the lack of infrastructure and support for collaboration can be an obstacle to those desiring to build a life and a career for themselves in the midst of a rapidly growing metropolis.
Suley Era serves as a voice for upcoming fashion business endeavors as well as provides mentorship through partners like A-Dot, a local fashion production company and leadership platform.