Michigan born artist Pat Perry records history through the senses and exhibits the evidence through his work. He’s currently traveling the U.S. trying to learn something. Here’s the latest from his sketch book. …
Author: Tracy Jones
Gabriel Moreno is a TMG favorite, straight out of Madrid, Spain, Moreno is an incredible illustrator that has been steady killing it commercially and artistically. Here’s some of his personal work. …
The Roots’ drummer Questlove is doing a six part essay series entitled, When the People Cheer: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America for Vulture. Even as The Roots gracefully slide into their third decade as a relevant cultural force, Quest questions hip-hop’s sustainability. How can rebellious music or a movement be mainstream? How can it remain both popular and meaningful? He uses Kendrick Lamar as an exception to the rule in order to prove that, as an artist, you either have to be one …
Sculptor of ill otherworldly wooden animals, AJ Fosik opened a show in Tokyo, Japan at The Hellion Gallery last week. He gave 12 of his hand crafted animals to 12 Japanese artists to paint as they see fit. The artists included Yoshi 47, Ryuichi Ogino, Imaone, Hiro Kurata, Usugrow, Shohei, Tadaomi Shibuya, Madsaki, Nigamushi, Kaz, Mhak, and Koichiro Takagi. If your in the land of the rising sun, the show is up through May 11th. hpgrp Gallery Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Jingumae 5-1-15 CH …
Blueprint is getting stupid personal on his Respect the Architect LP. The single “Silver Lining” is a tour of his history. Blue directed the video; a montage of family photos, and past show footage. He paints a bittersweet picture of himself that practically leaves fingerprints on the screen. His solo album 1988 (2005) is highly recommended. It’s a conceptual classic ode to a year in hip-hop considered by some to be more innovative than the Golden Era. Respect the Architect …
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