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This week, we’re paying close attention to seismic shifts in global society—changes that ripple out to impact creators, cultural institutions, and communities alike. Understanding macro trends is crucial for adapting…
From a fresh take on the future of work to art as therapy for veterans, and from Haiti’s artistic resurgence to the complexities of African heritage restitution, this week’s stories…
Welcome to this week’s digest, where we explore the intersections of creativity, resilience, and global influence. America’s News Influencers (Pew Research Center) A Pew Research Center report reveals that 40%…
Huck Magazine - With the explosion of digital technology, street photography is the last bastion of image-making that exists free from the careerist trappings of industry. With few barriers to…
This week’s roundup covers compelling stories across arts, culture, and media that illuminate the intersections of creativity, commerce, and influence. From an urgent call to decommodify culture to the evolution…
As we approach and reflect on the significance of Election Day, we recognize that this moment is just one part of a larger journey toward lasting change and community strength.…
The Guardian - The work of over 30 street photographers has been assembled for We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets, a new exhibition showing at the International Center of Photography…
Financial Times - The phrase “street photography” conjures a black-and-white shot of mid-century New York or Paris, in which unwitting bit players hurry about their business, revealing some idiosyncratic detail…
Here’s whats catching our attention this week – stories on Africa’s rising satellite activity, the risks to cultural heritage posed by conflict, the power of inclusive curatorial practices, and why…
We’re a day late this week after recovering from a jam-packed week supporting our clients, but we’re back with what we’re reading this first week of October. From the return…
Okay Africa - Walking into the International Center of Photography (ICP) on New York's Lower East Side is an exercise in expanding your understanding—of concepts and ideas, and what they…
City & State - Ayesha Williams, Executive Director of The Laundromat Project, was included in the 2024 City & State's Power 100 list featuring leaders working across sectors New York…
Client News: Global Africa Gateway, a bridge between Africa and the global African diaspora launched
Africa24 - The Export-Import Bank Afreximbank and the Africa Center officially launched the Global Africa Gateway (formerly Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Centre) on September 23 in New York. The initiative marks…
This weekend’s reads - the U.S. supports Africa’s push for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, while financial concerns drive many young Americans to forgo parenthood. A new platform…
This fall is full of opportunities to experience art, culture and community across New York City. Check out what our clients have planned in our Fall 2024 Look Ahead. Click…
This weekend, we paid close attention to the conversations shaping politics, cultural institutions, and the impact of consumer behavior across the globe. From third-party politics and the future of museums,…
Each week, we'll share a selection of five stories we read over the weekend that impact our clients' work and that are related to the E36 areas of focus: Art…
The past few mornings I’ve been thumbing through the September issues of my favorite magazines. These are often the most robust, fashion-filled issues of the year, directing our attention to…
Africa is emerging as a pivotal player on the global stage, with cultural, economic, and political trends increasingly placing the continent at the center of the world. As music, fashion,…
This trend suggests that traditional influence strategies are not only losing effectiveness but are also having the opposite of their intended effect. What needs to change is the approach—communication is…
As society grapples with the effects of social isolation—exacerbated by the pandemic—there is a growing hunger for more meaningful connections. This report explores how organizations and brands are stepping in…
Hyperallergic - In times of change, art has the power to move us to see, reconsider, and reinvent, and New York City is fertile ground for some of the best…
4columns - At first glance, it all looks . . . lovely. Beautiful geometric abstractions, arisen from anodyne sources—sewing manuals, darkroom materials, children’s toys. But as the Paris-born Moroccan artist…
Ocula - Nine artists will present new site-specific works at New York's Socrates Sculpture Park from 14 September 2024 to 6 April 2025. Works by Kimberly Chou Tsun An, jill cohen-nuñez, Utsa Hazarika,…
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) sponsoring the Paris Olympics is a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to embodying and promoting French culture globally, especially important amid the current…
Culture Type - MuseumHue announced 10 BIPOC leaders of New York focused on BIPOC histories and cultures selected to participate in a six-month leadership development program. Read more at Culture…
Over the past few weeks, I've been contemplating the dual nature of culture. Is it a luxury, a necessity, or perhaps, intriguingly, both? A course in my Museums Studies program…