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“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.

Film
LISTEN, WATCH: "Film The Police" Rapper B. Dolan On Using Cameras To Shoot Cops

LISTEN, WATCH: “Film The Police” Rapper B. Dolan On Using Cameras To Shoot Cops

B. Dolan's timely "Film the Police" updates N.W.A's classic "Fuck tha Police" for the Social Media age. He explains here how he hopes it makes a difference.
Shame Director Steve McQueen On Sex And Secrets

Shame Director Steve McQueen On Sex And Secrets

Steve McQueen, one of the most provocative artists of his generation, keeps it real and raw in his latest film, Shame, a dark tale about sexual addiction.
WATCH: Everyday Sunshine Trailer — Fishbone Documentary Opens in New York

WATCH: Everyday Sunshine Trailer — Fishbone Documentary Opens in New York

In Everyday Sunshine, a new doc about the ups and (many) downs of Fishbone, fans get a glimpse of what prevented the band from realizing its infinite potential.
WATCH: Grime — San Fran Tattoo Artist Stars In Video Series

WATCH: Grime — San Fran Tattoo Artist Stars In Video Series

These three videos show Grime's borderline obsessive work ethic. Dude is consumed by his art, which is admirable and worrying at the same time.
WATCH: The Interrupters Trailer — Sundance Documentary

WATCH: The Interrupters Trailer — Sundance Documentary

In this new doc, cameras follow a few former convicts who now work as "interrupters" and attempt to prevent Chicago gang members from hurting others.
WATCH: In TDK Chronicles Video, Nas Reminisces on Cassette Mixtapes

WATCH: In TDK Chronicles Video, Nas Reminisces on Cassette Mixtapes

The Queens MC breaks down the whole culture of recording from radio shows and splicing together favorite joints to make a perfect personal mixtape.
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.
Skateistan The Movie: In Theaters Soon

Skateistan The Movie: In Theaters Soon

These Afghani kids find solace in kick, push, coasting down the rubble-strewn streets of their Kabul hood and in the city's only skate park.
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