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Like many of you over the past two weeks, I’ve watched Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance several times. Each time, I find myself tearing up at a different moment. Part…
There is a concept I learned in graduate school that has stayed with me for years. The idea of the "wicked problem," taught to my cohort by Dr. Rhonda Zaharna…
Over the holiday season I spent much of my time quietly reflecting on a year of transformational shifts, both personal and collective, while carefully selecting what to consume, consider, and…
In an era marked by political retrenchment, hardened borders, and media narratives that flatten entire regions into symbols of danger or closure, culture is doing something quietly subversive: it keeps…
There are moments in culture when a brand doesn’t just get it right—they reveal what the future requires. Ralph Lauren’s newest campaign, Polo Ralph Lauren x TÓPA, inspired by Native…
In this episode of the E36 Podcast - the first shared on YouTube - I sit down with Caribbean-American creative director and multimedia artist Laura Alston—a longtime E36 collaborator whose work consistently lands with clarity,…
Wall Street Journal - Blending materials has long been a sculptural practice, but this movement intentionally mixes styles and media from opposite ends of the technological spectrum. Catherine Telford Keogh’s…
by Ayofemi Kirby - I was searching for an old grad school syllabus in my emails today, and in the process, I came across my commencement speech at American University…
I’ll admit it: I had no idea who Katseye was before last week. I’m in my fourth decade of life, a Millennial who hasn’t shopped at Gap in years—outside of…
NY1 - Brooklyn-based cultural hub The Laundromat Project is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since its founding in 2005, the LP has invested in more than 200 artists of color, whose…
Dear Friends, Today, I’m writing to share that Galerie36 is officially open in Dakar. This space is more than an art gallery—it is a physical manifestation of the work we’ve…
We are living through a seismic shift. One that touches geopolitics, media, creativity, and community. The world is no longer defined by singular dominance or central authority. We’re in an…
The Amsterdam News - The Africa Center, New York, has named a high-profile new CEO who intends to also focus efforts on “connection” beyond its established artistic programming. Martin Kimani,…
OkayAfrica - Between Nostalgia & Dreams, the latest exhibition by Ethiopian American photographer Yusuf Ahmed is ongoing at The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall in New York City. This deeply personal…
The Guardian - With his new show, Yusuf Ahmed is challenging traditional expectations of who belongs in the narrative of American history. Between Nostalgia and Dreams showcases Ahmed’s breathtaking photographs that…
NY1 - Ambassador Kimani discussed the mission behind The Africa Center and the work it does for the African diaspora. He says his past work as a dignitary helps impact…
Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of endless updates, headlines, and swirling information. Even as someone who values staying in the know, there are days when the pace of change…
New York Times - The Africa Center in New York has named a new leader, Martin Kimani, a former Kenyan diplomat with a multidisciplinary background who embodies the wide spectrum…
Donald Trump’s proposals to inhibit federal funding and possibly prosecute institutions that implement DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) policies are—as one might expect—both brash and alarmingly direct. The President has never…
The East African - A dozen African artists are using photography to project colonialism, migration and evolving African identities at the Africa Center in New York. The "Points of Resonance:…
The media landscape is evolving rapidly, and building meaningful connections with reporters requires a 360-degree approach. One of the simplest and most effective ways to stay on their radar is…
TrendWatch 2025: Insights for Cultural and Creative Leaders As we step into 2025, the cultural, creative, and nonprofit sectors face a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by emerging technologies, shifting consumer…
City & State - In New York City the spotlight often falls on the city’s iconic museums, large theaters, and well-endowed institutions. Yet, there is another set of cultural stewards…
Dear Friend, As we reach the end of another year, pausing to thank you for being a vital part of our community. Your trust, dedication, and openness to our guidance…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
As of late, I've been exploring the essence and impact of good design. I’ve sought more opportunities to understand colors, shapes, textures and lines, including how they make me feel…
New York Times - Nobody would accuse the activist-artist Dread Scott of being a diplomat. He would rather dismantle power structures than sustain them. But the “All African People’s Consulate,”…
Town & Country - On April 10, the International Center of Photography held its 40th annual Infinity Awards at The Shed in New York City. The evening, which was hosted…
New York Times - After guiding The Africa Center through rocky pandemic years and securing a huge chunk of funding for a major construction project, the leader of the Harlem institution is…
Recently, I read an article in Foreign Affairs Magazine titled "The Real Culture Wars: How Art Shapes the Contest Between Democracy and Autocracy," by Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.…
Artnet - David Seidner, an exacting, gone-too-soon photographer, is getting a well-deserved survey at New York's International Center of Photography. ' Read the full story. Image by Simon Bocanegra.
In the ever-evolving global landscape, cultural institutions and individuals within the creative industry find ourselves at a crossroads where the values we often uphold as humanitarians and the aesthetic principles…
New York Times - To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the International Center of Photography has mounted “ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845-2019,” a palate-whetting smorgasbord of a show, with 170…
Women's Wear Daily - To kick off the International Center of Photography’s 50th anniversary year, two winter exhibitions are in order. The headline event is “ICP at 50: From the Collection,…
Client News: International Center of Photography Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary with Two Exhibitions
Widewalls - Championing "concerned photography" since 1974, the International Center of Photography (ICP), one of the world's foremost photography institutions, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Devoted to amplifying the presence of…
New York Times - The poet Cornelius Eady took out his phone the other day and clicked to a black-and-white group photo that was taken 43 summers ago when he…
EBONY Magazine - Reframing Neglect, a new photography series on display at The Africa Center in New York City, wants to put an end to neglected tropical diseases in Africa. In partnership with The END Fund, through…
AnOther Magazine - At the Africa Center in Harlem, New York, a new photography show, made in partnership with The END Fund, spotlights the heavy burden that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)…
CNN Marketplace Africa - Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of The Africa Center was recently featured on CNN's Marketplace Africa to discuss the evolution of The Africa Center from the Museum for…
Whitehot Magazine - Lindsay Catherine Harris is an artist, social justice advocate, champion of femme, queer, and trans youth of color. Harris born and raised in Southern California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico…
The Grio - As we approach Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent in the United States, it is important for us to reflect…
Brooklyn Paper - A local non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting artists is hosting a three-day “community conversation” in Bedford-Stuyvesant to highlight the important issues facing the community — gentrification, preservation,…
The ElevenThirtySix team was selected to produce an introductory video capturing the community and impact of the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP). With its home in Bushwick, Brooklyn, ISCP nurtures the…