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Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Do you have an inner critic? Meet mine.

Inner Critic by Ananda Leeke (excerpt from That Which Awakens Me: A Woman's Poetic Memoir - iUniverse, Inc, - December 2008) Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved. Welcome to my world. Let me introduce you to my inner critic. Her name is Broomhilda. She has no fashion sense whatsoever. Personal grooming ain’t even in her vocabulary. Common courtesy is a foreign word in her world. Compassion, loving kindness, affirmation, and support are nonexistent. Her only concern is to wr… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on August 20, 2008 at 9:41am — No Comments

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney New Artwork at FineArtAmerica.com by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release Contact: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at aashawarrior@aol.com New Artwork at FineArtAmerica.com by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney (Washington, DC) – July 21,2008– Afrika Midnight Asha Abney has posted new artwork at her site. Some of the images that are featured at her site include Sankofa No. 1 and Sankofa No. 2. The images can be viewed at the following links specified below. http://fineartamerica.com/featured/sankofa-no1-afrika-abney.html and http://fineartamerica.com/featu… Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on July 21, 2008 at 1:31pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author and Yoga Teacher Ananda Leeke Launches New Green Living Radio Show on 8.10.08

For Immediate Release New Green Living Radio Show Launches in August Three dynamic 21st century community builders share their experiences about building community with mindfulness and green living on Go Green Sangha Radio's first episode. July 19, 2008 - Washington, DC - Tu… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on July 18, 2008 at 10:40pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke BAP Living Radio's August 3rd Episode Salutes Black Women As Life Entrepreneurs

For Immediate Release BAP Living Radio Salutes Black Women Who Walk The Path of A Life Entrepreneur BAP Living Radio features a talented group of Black women who are life entrepreneurs in their twenties, thirties, and forties. July 18, 2008 - Washington, DC - BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will host the third episode of BAP Living Radio, a monthly Internet radio show, on Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (EST) on www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598. The show's theme is "Walking… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on July 17, 2008 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Artist Reviews for Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release Contact: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at Aashawarrior@aol.com Artist Reviews for Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

(Washington,DC) - July 6, 2008 - Afrika Midnight Asha Abney has received numerous reviews of her artwork. To view the artist reviews, please visit the following link at http://fineartamer… Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on July 6, 2008 at 4:32am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke's Summer Book Readings: Atlanta on 7/24 and DC on 8/13

For Immediate Release July 2, 2008 - Washington, DC -- On Thursday, July 24, 2008, TaxConcepts, LLC’s will host a Client Spotlight featuring Author Ananda Leeke from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 236 Auburn Avenue (in the Atrium conference room), Atlanta, Georgia. Leeke will discuss her writing journey and experience as a life entrepreneur. She will also read novel excerpts that reference Atlanta, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University. A book signing will follow the read… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on July 2, 2008 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Love's Troubadours - What's New in July - Celebrating Black Women Who Rock and BAP Living Radio on 7.6.08

Blessings All, This month Love's Troubadours web site is celebrating Black Women Who Rock in teaching people how to live well with interior design and wine. How did you like my rhyme? Is it the beginning of my career as a BAP Hip Hop artist? No need to answer. I'm gonna keep my day jobs! Love's Troubadours web site is also celebrating Black Women Who Rock for 100 years this month. These women are members of my Aunt Jane's sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. For more information, visit… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on July 2, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Tune into BAP Living Radio’s July 6th show - Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media

BAP Living Radio’s July show will explore the Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media June 24, 2008 - Washington, DC - BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will host the second episode of BAP Living Radio, a monthly Internet radio show that airs on Talkshoe.com, on Sunday, July 6 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The theme is "Exploring the Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media" (web sites, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, radio and televis… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on June 24, 2008 at 1:59pm — No Comments

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Posted by Demitri on June 12, 2008 at 11:28am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke BAP Author Ananda Leeke Launches BAP Living Radio on June 1 @ 7pm

BAP Living Radio launches first show for women of African descent who self-identify as Black American Princesses (BAPs) and Educated Black Women (EBW). May 24, 2008 - Washington, DC - BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will host the first episode of BAP Living Radio, a monthly Internet radio show, on June 1, 2008, at 7:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) on www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598. The show's theme is "Summer Savoir Faire for Your Finances, Fashion, Food,… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 23, 2008 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke's Interview with Milton Bowens, Civil Arts Radio Host and Fine Artist in Oakland, CA

Blessings All, On May 9, I was interviewed by Milton Bowens, a tremendous fine artist and radio talk host, on his Civil Arts Radio show in Oakland, California. Tune into the interview by clicking on this link: www.modavox.com/WTRStudioA/HostModaviewForWTR.aspx?HostId=305&ChannelId=14&Flag=1 When you gain access to the web site, scroll down to the content library. Go to the Ma… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 23, 2008 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke May, June, July, & August News from kg yoga life practices

Blessings All, It is the twenty-first day of May. I have spent the first twenty days of this month slowing myself down. It has allowed me to rediscover balance. With ten days left in the month, I feel more grounded and able to move forward with the services that I provide through kg yoga life practices. I am grateful that I have been able to take this time to rejuvenate myself with meditation, yoga, mantra chanting, devotional reading, spending time with family and friends, and participating in… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 23, 2008 at 9:32pm — No Comments

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney FineArtAmerica.com - The Fine Art Marketplace

Greetings,

If any of you are looking for a website to market yourself and your product(s), then you might want to check out FineArtAmerica.com - The Fine Art Marketplace. Fine Art America “ is the premier online marketplace for buying and selling fine art originals and f… Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 22, 2008 at 6:12pm — No Comments

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Selected Slide Shows

Greetings, Below are several selected slide shows that I would like to share with you. All of the selected shows with the exceptation of Aesthetic Ascension members slide show were created by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Sit back and relax. Enjoy! The Essence of Me (This is a slide show depicts photographs of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney)

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Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 21, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Listen to Author Ananda Leeke's Interview with Shawna Renee on Cocoa's Corner Blog.

Blessings All, Great News! Shawna Renee, Founder of Cocoa's Corner blog, interviewed me on Friday, May 8, 2008, about my creative life and debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One. Tune into the Shawna Renee's interview: http://cocoamode.blogspot.com/2008/05/loves-troubadours.html Let me know what you think about the interview. Enjoy your week! Peace and Love, Ananda Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 20, 2008 at 6:37pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Great News - Author Ananda Leeke's Yoga Class Featured in Washington Post

Blessings All, Great News. The free yoga class that I teach was featured in today's Washington Post. See below. Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the weekend! Article #1 - My class photo made the main article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/08/AR2008050800920… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 9, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Aesthetic Ascension Members

Greetings Fellow Aesthetic Ascension Members, I am pleased to be apart of this community and would like to bring to your attention that I am starting my own arts organization entitled: Asha Productions. If you are interested in learning more about Asha Productions and would like to be apart of my arts organization, please feel free to contact me directly at Aashawarrior@aol.com and visit http://www.ashaproductions.blog.com Should you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at… Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 8, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke Makes Literary Radio Appearances in May 9, May 23, and June 3

For Immediate Release Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to be interviewed on Civil Arts, Black Author Network and Sistah Confessions radio shows. May 7, 2008 – Washington, DC -- Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will be interviewed about her debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, artwork, and future creative projects by Artist Milton Bowens, host of the Civil Arts radio show on Friday, May 9… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 7, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke BAP Author Ananda Leeke Launches BAP Living Social Networking Site and Radio Show

For Immediate Release BAP Author Ananda Leeke Launches BAP Living Social Networking Site and Radio Show Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, BAP author of a powerful new woman's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, launches BAP Living, a social networking site, and BAP Living Radio, an Internet radio show for women of African descent who self-identify as Black American Princesses (BAPs) and Educated Black Women (EBW). May 6, 2008 - Washington, DC -- BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 5, 2008 at 9:48pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke's May News

Happy May! Stop by www.lovestroubadours.com and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Essence Magazine, Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, Mother's Day, and Women's Health Week. Learn how Author Ananda Leeke's debut novel Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One is connected to these celebrations. Check out the new women's health links and DC May Yoga Events located on the home page. www.lovestroubadours.com Click here www.lovestroubadours.com/id10.html to read Ananda's most rece… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on April 30, 2008 at 9:12pm — No Comments

Sherry Ways Latest Exhibition & Video: Doll Noir VI - Baltimore, Maryland

Check out my latest doll exhibition as well as the video of Doll Noir VI in Baltimore, Maryland over the weekend at: http://www.sankofadolljournal.blogspot.com/ Peace! SBW Sankofa Doll Artistry Continue

Posted by Sherry Ways on April 28, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Free Yoga and April News from kg yoga life practices

Namaste All! Happy April - National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month! Happy DC Yoga Week (April 12-17 www.dcyogaweek.com/)! Happy Earth Day (April 22)! This month kg yoga life practices is focusing on the theme of breathing in the energy of sympathetic joy (mudita) and allowing it to create an appreciation for the sweetness of life. Mudita is a Buddhist Pali word that refers to an inner spring of infinite joy that allows us to rejoice in the joy of others. When we disco… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on April 11, 2008 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke Accepts Honorary Member of the National League of American Pen Women

For Immediate Release Author Ananda Leeke Accepts Honorary Membership into the National League of American Pen Women Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, artist, creativity coach, and debut author of powerful woman's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, accepts an invitation to become an honorary member of the National League of American Pen Women, Washington, DC Branch. April 10, 2008 - Washington, DC -- Patricia Daly-Lipe, Ph.D, President of the Washington DC Branch of th… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on April 10, 2008 at 7:15pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke's Novel Celebrates National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month in April

For Immediate Release Author Ananda Leeke's Novel Celebrates National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month in April Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, yoga teacher and debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to celebrate National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month in April with two book readings and two free yoga events in Washington, DC. March 27, 2008 - Washington, DC -- On Wednesday, April 9, the Histor… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 28, 2008 at 8:44am — No Comments

malik seneferu Casper Banjo Great printmaker RIP

Casper Banjo was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1937. He presently resides in Oakland, California, where he is active in community and cultural activities. He was an assistant teacher after obtaining an AA degree at Laney College. He also received a BFA degree and his MFA degree from the San Francisco Art Institute, where he subsequently taught. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in Art In America, New York, NY; The California Printmakers Journal, Em… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on March 18, 2008 at 8:32pm — No Comments

malik seneferu Stephen Wiltshire:

Stephen Wiltshire was born in London to West Indian parents on 24th April, 1974. His mother, Geneva Wiltshire had come from St Lucia and his father, Colvin, from Barbados. Colvin was killed in a motorcycle accident when Stephen was three years of age. His sister, Annette, is two years older than her brother. He lives with his mother in West London. As a child, Stephen was mute and did not relate to other human beings. Aged three, he was diagnosed as autistic. He had no language, uncontrolled ta… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on March 15, 2008 at 10:14pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Ananda Leeke’s 3.13 Radio Interview on The Black Women’s Roundtable w/ Gina McCauley

Blessings All, Take some time out of your busy day and and listen to my March 13th interview by Gina McCauley, the host of an amazing radio show, The Black Women’s Roundtable, an Internet radio show about current events affecting African American women, in particular, relationships and negative portrayals of Black women in popular culture. Click here: www.blogtalkradio.com/blackwomen. The Black Women’s Roundtable radio show also featured the incredible independent DIVA recording artist Mahogan… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 14, 2008 at 8:02am — No Comments

Gemini Visions Gemini Visions Update!

Hi All: Been extremely busy this month with of course art. I thought I would give you an update on what’s going on. -First of all, I am pleased to be featured in the March edition of East of the River, a community newspaper featuring news and stories in DC neighborhoods "East" of the Anacostia River. Please view the interview here. -I am co-curating and sponsoring (through… Continue

Posted by Gemini Visions on March 14, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Sherry Ways New Internet Radio Show: Looking For Artists who worked with Interior Designers to be interviewed!

Peaceful Greetings: I am excited to announce that my day job is debuting an interior decor, lifestyle and art talk show this spring on internet radio, IM4RADIODC.COM! Starting, Friday, March 21st, every other Friday, between 10:30 am -12:00 noon EST, the INSIDE DESIGN internet radio show will be broadcast over WFLO internet radio through the website www.IM4RADIODC.COM or through the website www.designschemeinteriors.com/insidedesign/. I will be one of two hosts on the online radio and music ta… Continue

Posted by Sherry Ways on March 4, 2008 at 4:57am — No Comments

Sherry Ways New Blog: Sankofa Doll Journal

Greetings Aesthetic Ascension Members: I just started a new blog called Sankofa Doll Journal at http://sankofadolljournal.blogspot.com/. Check it out when you get a chance! I welcome comments, stories and ideas for posts on the blog. Peace & Blessings, Sherry Sankofa Studio Continue

Posted by Sherry Ways on March 4, 2008 at 4:24am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Free Community Morning Yoga in DC on 3/8 and 3/23

In March, kg yoga life practices will kick off its monthly Karma Yoga Project with two free community yoga events at Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park on: 1) Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am to honor International Women's Day, Women's History Month, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Month, and National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and 2) Sunday, March 23 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm to honor the Spring Equinox and National Nutrition Month The group will practice kind and gentle Hatha… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 2, 2008 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Happy Women's History Month .... Love's Troubadours in March

Blessings All, Happy March! Happy Women's History Month! Happy Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Month! Happy International Women's Day (on 3.8.08)! Start your month off with a visit to www.lovestroubadours.com. Check out the new web content for the month including information about two books by Toni Blackman and Natalie Lue. It also includes: 1) a Women's History Month Book Review by Author Tim'm T. West, a Feminist man - www.lovestroubadours.com/id9.html 2) my first radio interview on the Black Aut… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 2, 2008 at 8:25pm — No Comments

Gemini Visions Art and Your Audience: Maximizing the Artist-Gallery Relationship

Networking Day 2008: "Art & Your Audience: Maximizing the Artist-Gallery Relationship" Saturday, April 5th, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Women's Caucus for Art, Greater Washington Chapter The Arts Club of Washington 2017 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 331-7282, ext. 13 How do I present my work to galleries? What makes a great portfolio? What make a wonder artist-gallery partnership? What are the major gallery No No's? If you have asked yourse… Continue

Posted by Gemini Visions on March 2, 2008 at 8:59am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Listen to Ananda Leeke’s Black Author Showcase Radio Interview on February 27

Blessings All, Click on the link and listen to my first online interview with the Black Author Showcase on February 27 at 7:30pm: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=11955&cmd=tc The interview is an hour. So plan to listen, relax and/or do work at the same time. You have several FREE listening options: a. Look on the right side of the page for a green box labeled "last episode." Then click on the black circle button. b. Scroll down to the end of the page and iden… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 28, 2008 at 10:25am — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Author Ananda Leeke Named Author of the Month and Makes 2.27.08 Radio Appearance

For Immediate Release Author Ananda Leeke Named Author of the Month and Makes First Radio Appearance Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to be honored and interviewed on Black Author Showcase Member of the Month radio show. February 25 2008 – Washington, DC -- On Wednesday, February 27, 2008, The Black Author Showcase Member of the Month radio show will honor and interview Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Le… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 25, 2008 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke March Press Release - Multi-Talented Maven Makes Morning News in March

For Immediate Release Multi-Talented Maven Makes Morning News in March Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, yoga teacher and debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to celebrate Women's History Month, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Month, International Women's Day, Nat… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 25, 2008 at 7:29am — No Comments

Gemini Visions Black Artists of DC Art Show Closing Reception @ DC Chamber of Commerce

Black Artists of DC Art Show Closing Reception @ DC Chamber of Commerce DC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:30 - 12:30 Please join the DC Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Center as we conclude our celebration of black history month with a fantastic closing reception for the Black Artists of DC Art Show. Featuring a stunning perfor… Continue

Posted by Gemini Visions on February 14, 2008 at 3:38am — No Comments

Gemini Visions You're Invited: Second Multi-Cultural Artists' Exhibition

Second Multi-Cultural Artists' Exhibition

Prince George's Community College
Marlboro Gallery
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774-2199

Artist Reception: Friday, February 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 29, 2008, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Marlboro Gallery of…

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Posted by Gemini Visions on February 10, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments

malik seneferu The Art of Living Black

The Art of Living Black The Art of Living Black-- will celebrate its 12th year of sharing the Black experience through fine art. This event sponsored by the Richmond Art Center is the only annual non-juried exhibition and self-guided art tour in the Bay Area to exclusively feature regional artists of African descent. More than 75 emerging and established artists will participate in the group exhibition at the Richmond Art Center. The public will enjoy a dynamic array of fine arts and crafts incl… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on February 9, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

malik seneferu MoAD launches 2008 season with Africa.dot.com

MoAD launches 2008 season with Africa.dot.Com: Drums 2 Digital February 6, 2008 – June 1, 2008 San Francisco, CA – The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) launches its 2008 season with Africa.dot.Com: Drums 2 Digital, an exhibition that explores the changing landscape of communication and connectivity in Africa today through art and technology. In contrast to classical African art exhibitions, Africa.dot.Com: D… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on February 7, 2008 at 5:31pm — No Comments

malik seneferu Aesthetic Ascension series

Aesthetic Ascension series The art of Malik Seneferu 2002 © Aesthetic Ascension series is a body of work where I experiment with the idea of spiritual symbolism and extraterrestrial presence in Alkibulanian (pre-ancient Afrikan) culture. The concept of these paintings was first developed as a thumbnail drawing in a sketch dairy. Aesthetic Ascension began with three paintings numbered from three to one, which are imagi… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on January 31, 2008 at 3:07pm — 2 Comments

malik seneferu Kara Walker in NYC

Posted by ATBW at October 12, 2007 11:35 AM and is filed under NYC,In the News,Politics,Iconic Black Women,Art,Racism I'm obsessed with race and I'm obsessed with Kara Walker because not only is she obsessed with race but the art she creates portrays the history of race in this country in a way that thrills me. Her art actually makes me salivate. It's stark, beautiful, angry, ironic, painful, compelling, and completely controversial. The NYTimes wrote a piece about Walker. Here are a couple o… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on January 28, 2008 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment

malik seneferu John T Biggers

Dr. John Biggers, an internationally acclaimed painter, sculptor, teacher and philosopher, was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on April 13, 1924. Biggers explored his own life and heritage through the study of art at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in Hampton, Virginia. Biggers' artistic talent was encouraged and nurtured by Viktor Lowebfeld, an art educator at Hampton Institute. In 1943 while at Hampton, Biggers' work was featured in the exhibition "Young Negro Art", present at the… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on January 23, 2008 at 7:37pm — No Comments

malik seneferu Joshua Johnston one of americas first african visual artists

Medium/Discipline: Painting Maryland Affiliation: Depicts Maryland subjects, Active while in residence Prominent Theme: Portraits Subject Headings: Joshua Johnston; Afro-American painters -- Biography; Portrait painting -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- 18th century; Portrait painting -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- 19th century; Baltimore (Md.) -- Biography -- Portraits Active Dates and Place: fl. 1789-1832, Baltimore Gender: Male Race/Ethnicity: Black/African-American Biography: Joshua Johnson was… Continue

Posted by malik seneferu on January 21, 2008 at 11:18pm — No Comments

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