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THE HEALING POWER OF THE GIANTESS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST MEG LIONEL MURPHY

Artist Meg Lionel Murphy is constantly thinking about bodies: how they heal, how they’re affected by their environment, how they present themselves, how they become sites for violence and pain, how they assert power. Her paintings, which often revolve around giant female-presenting bodies, stand as colorful, maximalist tributes to embodiment and empowerment. Surrounded by flowers…

FLO MILLI: QUEEN OF THE BRATS

If a song starts with the phrase “Flo Milli shit, ho.” It’s probably a summer anthem, and you should keep listening to it. Like many of her peers, Flo Milli first found fame on the internet. Edits on Instagram circulated her remix of Playboi Carti’s “Beef,” and then went certifiably viral on TikTok, soundtracking thousands…

10 BLACK FEMALE MUSICIANS DEFINING THE MOMENT

A hallmark of a great musician is someone who can cut through the noise and emerge with a clear vision. Given the state of our world, this pursuit is more valuable than ever. Here are 10 artists who are using their platforms right now to express joy, outrage, and social consciousness. Noname The Chicago native…

NEW YEAR, NEW EMPOWERING ART BENEFIT BY THE UNTITLED SPACE SUPPORTING ART4EQUALITY

Art4Equality Benefit Group Show and Auction Presented by The Untitled Space 45 Lispenard Street, NYC 10013 Exhibit Reception Thursday, January 23rd, 6-8pm RSVP events@untitled-space.com The Untitled Space kicks off the the new year with an empowering benefit group show, throughout the month of January 2020 supporting Art4Equality featuring a revolving exhibition of artworks that will…

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CONTROVERSIAL VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW

L Brands, Victoria's Secret parent company, confirmed last Thursday that the famed Victoria's Secret fashion show is canceled, at least for now. Chief Financial Officer Stuart Burgdoerfer claimed the show was great for branding at the time of its first airing in 2001, but now it's time for the company to evolve. Significant declines in…

KESHA IS BACK AND MORE EMPOWERED THAN EVER

Kesha came to fame in 2010 when she hit the charts with "TiK ToK" as a pop-party girl. She has now returned to the music industry after almost four years with two singles called "Praying" and "Woman." Within those four years, she has gone to rehab for an eating disorder and faced controversy with her…

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AN EVENING WITH MERCADO GLOBAL AT THE FASHION FORWARD GALA 2016

On October 19th, Mercado Global hosted it's annual Fashion Forward Gala at the Bowery Hotel in Manhattan. The fundraising event celebrates the power of fashion to change the lives of artisans and their families, empowering women to overcome poverty and become agents of change in their communities. The evening, which included a dinner, silent auction and…

ALICIA KEYS INTRODUCES EMPOWERING #NOMAKEUP MOVEMENT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HazJhPnrB8 Self-acceptance is something Alicia Keys has battled with her whole life, up until now. Last month, the 15-time Grammy winner penned an empowering essay about her new choice to not wear makeup. In the heartfelt letter she described the constant scrutiny she faced when she was catapulted into the forefront of the music industry at the beginning…

AIMEE OSBOURNE AKA ARO TALKS CREATIVE INFLUENCES & “COCAINE STYLE” – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“I think I’m cautious. Not because I feel too precious, but because I’m an observer,” says Aimee Osbourne, a.k.a. ARO, in referring to her noted reticence from media fame and the reality TV spotlight that has come to define her notorious family. As the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon, one might surmise that "doing your…

SINGER AND ACTIVIST ARGHAVAN ON FIGHTING FOR FREE SPEECH AROUND THE WORLD – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“We have to help women who don’t have freedom of speech.” -Arghavan For Iranian-born, Swedish-bred singer-turned-women’s rights champion, Arghavan, these words define her world. Both an activist and musician, she began garnering attention in the media after landing a spot on the British TV hit, Googoosh Music Academy. The London-based show, filmed by what is in…

CAMREN BICONDOVA ON HOW SHE DANCED HER WAY INTO THE WORLD OF TV – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“It doesn’t feel like work. I love what I’m doing, and I think that helps me get through it because it’s fun.” -Camren Bicondova Such is the mentality that pushes sixteen-year-old Camren Bicondova through a grueling schedule in a career that’s only just begun. The actress honed her skills on the stage as a professional…

MILLENNIAL FEMINISM: THE 4TH WAVE OF FEMINISM HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED

  IN A GENERATION WHERE THE WORDS “FEMINISM” and “feminist” are the most polarizing “f-words,” gender issues and the fight for equality continue to be at the forefront of cultural dialogue. Today some women unblinkingly refer to themselves as feminists, while others prefer to not label themselves for a myriad of reasons. Yet when it’s…

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