Past pieces by the HVW8 Art Installation for it’s Political Minded series.
Art and Politics are tricky bedfellows, which is again demonstrated in the controversy over the role of the NEA and the promotion of policy objectives. The role of art in politics isn’t truly defined, but its presence is regularly invited and appreciated. HVW8 works to open dialogue and to include those in the conversation that will be impacted. We can only note that completely shutting the door rather than keeping that conversation open derides youth involvement.
(For the record we’re Canadian and don’t qualify for NEA funding).
Remembering two greats and huge influencers of popular culture, that passed away this week; Les Paul and John Hughes. Just a few of Hughes’ film credits along with some of the musicians that used Les Paul’s guitar.
I Can’t Help It (Tangoterje Re-edit) – Michael Jackson
We all loved Michael and grew up on his music, despite his later issues he was a huge influence on pop culture and breaking down boundaries. I don’t think there will be anyone of his scale and magnitude again. RIP Michael Jackson.
Painter Robert Colescott was the first black American to represent the United States in the Venice Bienalle. He died at age 83. Known for reworking European and American masterpieces, his paintings were full of humor and his colorful style.
View more of Robert Colescott’s work and his obituary HERE.
Maybe best known for his Marvin Gaye artwork for I Want You, collaborations with Bill Withers and sketching out the character JJ Walker in Good Times, Ernie Barnes was a great American painter.
