Kehinde Wiley brings ‘Rumors of War’ to permanent home at VMFA
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Lovers of history and art came together on Tuesday for the unveiling of “Rumors of War,” the newest artistic endeavor from New York artist Kehinde Wiley at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The 27-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a young African American man riding an active horse, dressed in ripped jeans, […]
In the music world, 2019 was a year for taking risks and breaking hiatuses
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor This year has given music connoisseurs like myself a whirlwind of new material from diverse voices and backgrounds. Several artists, including the ones on this list, chose 2019 as the year to break their hiatuses and to take creative risks. It’s extremely rare to find albums I can listen to in […]
Graphic design panel shares insight in industry, representation
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor The art of graphic design is more than what meets the eye. It can be layered with different meanings and interpretations with unknown themes of personal identity. The Institute for Contemporary Art hosted a “Design and Justice” panel Saturday that discussed the versatility of the field and representation. It featured three […]
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Here are 5 options you can DIY
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Milan Brewster, Contributing Writer Halloween is right around the corner, and the busy week ahead leaves no time to go shopping for a costume. Here are costume ideas that you can assemble from pieces in your closet or your nearest thrift store. Crazy Cat Lady For this idea, you’ll […]
Ta-Nehisi Coates visits Richmond to talk emancipation, race
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who is best known for his books “Between the World and Me,” “We Were Eight Years in Power” and “The Beautiful Struggle,” visited the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Friday to participate in a conversation about emancipation, slavery and its effects on African American culture. The […]