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October
16
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT: THE NEW BAUHAUS
posted by Layla
The Architecture & Design Film Festival, celebrates the unique creative spirit that drives architecture and design. With a curated selection of films, events and panel discussions, ADFF creates an opportunity to entertain, engage and educate all types of people who are excited about architecture and design. With well-attended screenings, legendary panelists, vibrant discussions and events […]
September
22
FUNDRAISER: 7TH ANNUAL KAOP RING CYCLE ENDURANCE WALK
posted by Layla
The 7th Annual KAOP Ring Cycle Endurance Walk to raise money for The Met Opera HD Live in Schools Program was great. This year was extremely hot in Atlanta the day of the walk- so we started the walk this year at Superica and powered up with food before, walked to the park and did […]
September
20
MAIRA KALMAN STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
I have loved Maira Kalman’s books since I was a baby. I have read almost all of her children’s books. Meeting her in Atlanta was a dream come true. Being invited to her home and studio was beyond words. Most of the work that is normally on the walls was out on loan to “The […]
September
05
AYANA V. JACKSON ARTIST IN RESIDENCE STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
Ayana invited me to visit her Artist-in-Residence Studio in upstate New York. I got to see some previous work, as well as preview her new work having to do with Drexciya for her exhibition at the Mariane Ibrahim Gallery in Chicago in Fall 2019. A description of the exhibition Ayana was working on is below: […]
June
21
FAY GOLD GALLERY: MAIRA KALMAN- MY FAVORITE THINGS: GOUACHE PAINTINGS & PRINTS
posted by Layla
Maira Kalman is known as the beloved author of many books for children, but her art and projects extend in numerous directions. In recent years, she has choreographed, created an installation with her son Alex Kalman called Sara Berman’s Closet that was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and adult books of all descriptions including Strunk and […]
June
02
CHARLY PALMER STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
Charly graciously opened his studio to my friends and I on a Sunday. We had the best time. We were able to see his studio space, check out his new studio space, listen to him speak about his work and process, look at his work at our leisure, meet his kids, and just chill in […]
May
01
ALEX HARRIS: OUR STRANGE NEW LAND: Independent Narrative Movie Sets Across the South
posted by Layla
In 2016 I received a commission from the High Museum in Atlanta to photograph in the South. Nearly a decade earlier, having published The Idea of Cuba, I was asked to photograph on the set of Steven Soderbergh’s film CHE. At the time, I imagined that photographing on Soderbergh’s movie set would be fundamentally different […]
February
25
KAOP: BLACKKKLANSMAN MOVIE
posted by Layla
Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events. TEXT: Courtesy of http://www.imdb.com VIDEOS: Club Movie debrief POSSE PHOTOS:
December
13
2018 CAS POETRY SLAM
posted by Layla
My first Poetry Slam for a CAS Project on social justice at school. My poem did not win because it did not have the cadence of a slam perse but I enjoyed writing, submitting and participating. My poem is called SHEEP.
November
30
MET OPERA: IL TRITTICO (IL TABARRO & SUOR ANGELICA
posted by Layla
Jack O’Brien’s epic production of Puccini’s triple bill features first-class casting: tenor Marcelo Álvarez and soprano Amber Wagner are the illicit lovers of Il Tabarro, with baritone George Gagnidze as the spurned husband; soprano Kristine Opolais sings the shattering title role of Suor Angelica, alongside mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe as the Principessa; and the ageless Plácido Domingo takes […]
November
30
IL TRITTICO BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET WITH KRISTINE OPOLAIS
posted by Layla
Zipped backstage after Suor Angelica to see Kristine for a quick hello and completely lost track of time catching up! Completely stunned by her performance! So great to reconnect! Missed most of Gianni Schicchi but it was worth it. PHOTOS: VIDEOS: […]
November
29
MET OPERA: LA BOHEME BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
This performance of La Boheme left me speechless! So great to reconnect with Angel, Duncan & Ailyn after and debrief the performance, and just talk opera with my people! Dinner was amazing! Another wonderfully late opera night in NYC! PHOTOS: VIDEOS:
November
29
MET OPERA LIVE: LA BOHEME
posted by Layla
“A thrilling La Bohème … radiating warmth … luxury cast” (New York Times). Puccini’s timeless masterpiece of love and loss features two casts of young stars. Sopranos Nicole Car (in her highly anticipated Met debut) and Ailyn Pérez share the role of the ill-fated Mimì, opposite tenors Vittorio Grigolo and Michael Fabiano as the ardent […]
November
20
DAVID BUCKINGHAM LA STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
It is with this collection of metal that Buckingham carves, bends, bolts and welds his assemblages. With skilled craftsmanship, he breaths life into these discarded forms. Part sculpture, part assemblage, David Buckingham’s bold, provocative art begins in the California desert, where he scours remote landscapes for what he calls “beautiful, battered metal, material that’s had […]
October
27
LAYLA’S 15TH BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF AFRICAN ART AT THE HIGH MUSEUM
posted by Layla
My 15th Black Panther Birthday Party was epic! I want to thank everyone for being so generous with their gifts to benefit my friend Carol Thompson, Curator of African Art at The High Museum’s Friends of African Art. $1533.33 was donated to Friends of African Art in my name. Carol will be purchasing pieces from […]
October
23
STUDIO NOIZE PODCAST INTERVIEW
posted by Layla
Creative Conversations with Creative People in Creative Spaces As an artist we have conversations with all kinds of creative people all the time. We love visiting other artist studios, going to shows and talking with people about their processes and their lives. Jamaal wanted to start to capture these conversations and share them with the […]
October
20
MET OPERA HD: SHADOWING GARY HALVORSON & MEDIA DEPARTMENT FOR HD BROADCAST OF SAMSON & DALILA
posted by Layla
The Met invited me behind the scenes of the Met Opera Live in HD Broadcast of “Samson & Dalila” to shadow Director Gary Halvorson and his media team as they prepared for and mounted the Live in HD Broadcast. I got to watch all the live rehearsals, and then watch the live feed from inside […]
October
06
KAOP AIDA DINNER AT DOHWA
posted by Layla
We followed Aida with a raucous and extremely yummy Korean meal full of laughs and fun conversation. POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
October
06
MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: AIDA ACT 2- HD TRUCK- WITH GARY HALVERSON & MEDIA TEAM
posted by Layla
Before the opera started, I was asked if I wanted to come watch Act 2 of Aida from inside the HD Truck. It was a great honor because Mr. Gelb does not let people inside the HD Truck where the magic happens. It was a great experience and the perfect opera for this because I […]
October
05
JUILLIARD BOOKSTORE VISIT
posted by Layla
On a quest to dig deeper into opera- I think I need complete scores. Friends suggested that I go to the Juilliard Bookstore. OMG- HEAVEN!!! My world, my people… my music!! PHOTOS: VIDEOS:
October
05
KAOP SIRIUS XM MET OPERA RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MARY JO HEATH
posted by Layla
A dream come true! I was asked to appear on Met Opera Radio and be interviewed by Mary Jo Heath! I’ve listened to Mary Jo Heath for years in our car on the way to and from school and to all my activities, and I cannot. believe she interviewed me for Sirius XM!! Definitely another […]
October
03
MET OPERA LIVE: LA BOHEME
posted by Layla
Puccini’s La Bohème, the most-performed opera in Met history, returns to the repertory This performance features three much anticipated Met debuts: American conductor James Gaffigan will lead two rising stars of the international opera stage, Australian soprano Nicole Car as Mimì, and her Canadian husband, baritone Étienne Dupuis, as Marcello. They perform alongside Vittorio Grigolo as Rodolfo, the role […]
September
23
MASON FINE ART: ATLANTA CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHY LUCINDA BUNNEN- GATHERED
posted by Layla
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September
14
ART PAPERS LIVE: Zanele Muholi in partnership with Atlanta Celebrates Photography
posted by Layla
Photographer and visual activist Zanele Muholi, will be in conversation with Renée Mussai, curator of Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness. A book signing and reception follow. VIDEOS: PHOTOS:
September
01
DRAGON CON PARADE 2018: BLACK PANTHER
posted by Layla
Bringing Wakanda to Dragon Con 2018 and riding on Occasional Superstar’s Black Panther Float was EVERYTHING! We!! POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
August
18
FUTURE DEAD ARTISTS GALLERY: DUBSTAR – Dubelyoo + Fabian Williams: Duo Art Exhibition
posted by Layla
Dubelyoo + Fabian Williams: Duo Art Exhibition, FUTURE GALLERY, 08/18/18 A duo art show with North Carolina’s highly skilled and most socially awkward dynamic duo. With over 84 years in hilarious art related experiences. VIEWERS STEPPED INSIDE THEIR WORLD. TEXT: Courtesy of http://www.futuredeadartists.com POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
July
28
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE: WHIPPED CREAM
posted by Layla
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Libretto and Score by Richard Strauss Sets and Costumes by Mark Ryden Scenery Supervisor: Camellia Koo Costume Supervisor: Holly Hynes Lighting by Brad Fields Running Time: 105 minutes From the delicious imaginations of Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky and pop surrealist visionary Mark Ryden comes a second helping of this dollop […]
June
08
VICTORY BOYD: CENTER STAGE
posted by Layla
Victory’s music is a fusion between Soul music and Folk Music. Whether Victory is performing classics or original compositions, she has a way of tailoring each song with her voice and guitar to fit her unique style. Some people say that Victory is in the lane of Tracy Chapman, Roberta Flack, and Nina Simone. But […]
April
21
THE GRAND TIER BRUNCH: LUISA MILLER
posted by Layla
Super sunny yummy brunch at The Grand Tier! A gloriously sunny morning was a great start to a beautiful day with KAOP at The Met Opera! POSSE PHOTOS:
March
17
ORCHESTRA NOIR: WAKANDA-FEST ATLANTA
posted by Layla
Not ready to leave Wakanda? Neither are we. Orchestra Noir invites you to the Wakanda Forever Fest at The Loft on March 17th, as we celebrate the success and worldwide cultural impact of Marvel’s record breaking movie BLACK PANTHER! Join us for an evening inspired by the Kingdom of Wakanda, and the beautiful continent of Africa for an […]
March
09
José Parlá STUDIO VISIT
posted by Layla
José Parlá is a critically acclaimed, multidisciplinary artist in painting, large scale murals, photography, video and sculpture. Layers of paint, gestural drawing and found ephemera combine to evoke the histories of urban environments. Using the backdrop of world cities, he creates abstractions that can appear to be photorealist fragments of what he sees in the […]
March
07
NY ARMORY SHOW
posted by Layla
The Armory Show is New York City’s premier art fair and a leading cultural destination for discovering and collecting the world’s most important 20th- and 21st-century art. Staged on Piers 92 & 94, The Armory Show features presentations by leading international galleries, innovative artist commissions and dynamic public programs. Since its founding in 1994, The […]
January
26
JAMAAL BARBER SOLO EXHIBITION: BRIGHT BLACK
posted by Layla
“Bright Black” is an exploration of American black identity by printmaker Jamaal Barber. Woodcuts and mixed media work touch on the complex experiences, set backs and triumphs, that shape the African American experience. Southwest Arts Center & ZuCot Gallery January 26 – February 23 POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
January
15
THE WHITNEY: TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA
posted by Layla
For her first solo museum exhibition in New York, Toyin Ojih Odutola presents an interconnected series of fictional portraits, chronicling the lives of two aristocratic Nigerian families. Ojih Odutola (b. 1985) creates intimate drawings that explore the complexity and malleability of identity. Depicted in her distinctive style of intricate mark-making, her sumptuous compositions reimagine the […]
January
12
MEETING WITH MET OPERA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera is committed to deepening student experiences with opera through access to our world-class productions, both in New York City and in schools across the country. Since its inception, the Met’s HD Live in Schoolsprogram has enriched the lives of nearly 115,000 students and teachers in New York City and across the United […]
January
10
HAMILTON
posted by Layla
We are studying Hamilton at school in English class and we finally decided to see it. It was wonderful. I knew all of the lyrics, we had great seats, and it was the perfect time. I am so glad that I waited until I could really appreciate it. I knew there was a lot of […]
January
10
SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE VISIT
posted by Layla
I have been to many many museums around the world, and many galleries too, but I have never been to an auction house. I got to go behind the scenes at Sotheby’s to learn about their various businesses, walk the exhibition spaces both open to the public and not, and meet some of the management […]
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