MISSON STATEMENT

“Very Artistical” is a blog that features the cool and complicated stuff in progressive culture. We’ll touch on music, art, photography, film, books, and even how race
is often laying in the cut, informing most of it all. Lots to discuss. Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Culture
In Haiti, Poet Kwame Dawes Tells Post-Quake Stories

In Haiti, Poet Kwame Dawes Tells Post-Quake Stories

Author Dawes and photographer Andre Lambertson traveled to the earthquake-ravaged country last year to do a special kind of crisis reporting.
WATCH: Marsha Ambrosius, "Far Away" — Video Premiere

WATCH: Marsha Ambrosius, “Far Away” — Video Premiere

She has cojones for dealing with hot-button issues of homophobia, bullying, and suicide. Music with a message is something you have to respect.
Pharoahe Monch Q&A, Believer Mag: "The Internet...a gift and a curse."

Pharoahe Monch Q&A, Believer Mag: “The Internet…a gift and a curse.”

Queens rapper expounds on the state of hip-hop, his creative process, YouTube rap battling, and some of his own influences from Kool G Rap to Eugene McDaniels.
Bunny Wailer, Reggae Great, in GQ Magazine

Bunny Wailer, Reggae Great, in GQ Magazine

It reads like a musical travelogue—recollections of classic songs and vivid personalities weaved throughout an incredible narrative. You just can't put it down.
WATCH: Kanye West — "Monster" Video

WATCH: Kanye West — “Monster” Video

In his recently dropped "Monster" video, Yeezy gets especially dark with the visuals. Yet this can't be the video's final version. Can it? It looks rather incomplete.
Black Santa, "Christmas in Hollis" — Holiday Favorites

Black Santa, “Christmas in Hollis” — Holiday Favorites

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and blessed holiday season. 2011 is right around the corner. Let's go!
Janette Beckman Newspaper: Limited Edition

Janette Beckman Newspaper: Limited Edition

Arkitip have culled some of Beckman's B&W photos, published them on 22 x 11" broadsheet newsprint, and packaged them in re-sealable bag. Only 1,000 available.
Emory Douglas' Black Panther Art

Emory Douglas’ Black Panther Art

Considered to be the most prolific and persistent graphic agitator in the American Black Power movements, this former Panther is responsible for some of the best revolutionary art ever made.
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