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.

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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.
Mr. Chow On The Perfect Symphony Of Chinese Cuisine

Mr. Chow On The Perfect Symphony Of Chinese Cuisine

Filmmaker Alison Chernick follows restauranteur Michael Chow who says the secret of great food, or high achievement in any field for that matter, lies in perfecting the details.
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: JR, French Photographer's TED Wish — The Inside Out Project

WATCH: JR, French Photographer’s TED Wish — The Inside Out Project

At this TED talk, JR shares not only his career trajectory but also how his perception of art's power evolved and expanded with every project he completed.
WATCH: The Dears, "Omega Dog" — Video

WATCH: The Dears, “Omega Dog” — Video

Here's hoping Murray Lightburn, the group's frontman who's often called the black Morrissey, sounds less mopey on their new CD, Degeneration Street, which drops Feb. 15.
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.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Civil Rights Pioneer, Recalls Desegregation Struggle

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Civil Rights Pioneer, Recalls Desegregation Struggle

When she became one of the first black students to enroll in classes at the University of Georgia in 1961, her brave efforts changed a nation afflicted with racism.
WATCH: Baloji, Congolese-Belgian Rapper, Rocks New York

WATCH: Baloji, Congolese-Belgian Rapper, Rocks New York

He touched stage at Joe's Pub in the first of two shows he'll be performing this month in NYC. I suggest you cop tickets now for his next show at S.O.B.'s on January 12.
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