Poetry
Hartford poet brett a. maddux releases his latest collection of poems titled algorithm hymns. “twenty-two meditations” is an extended reflection on life, death, and reincarnation featured in the final section of the book, the tumor hymns. The featured photographs were taken during the writing of the book’s first section, the travel hymns.
Poetry & Photographs
by brett a. maddux
Call For Art
The Community Renewal Team (CRT) is seeking proposals for a large-scale public mural honoring the legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Deadline April 2, 2021.
Written
by Jason Black
Arts
Real Art Ways at 56 Arbor St in Hartford, CT presents Statues Also Die, an exhibition that will be on view from October 25 through January 21, 2021.
Written
by Jasmine Jones
Arts
5 Hartford artists share their thoughts on the revolution, creating change, and what they believe the future has in store for Black people and our younger generation.
Written
by David Elliott & Jasmine Jones
Photographed by Jasmine Jones
Featuring Elijah Patterson, Claudine Fox, Ephraim Adamz, Jocelyn Cerda, and Tree Sage
Music
A South Whitney Film is a live session series created by Matthew Alexander and based in Hartford, CT. The first session features Doughxl performing original music, “Let Us Prey” and “Fenty Pillows.”
Starring
Doughxl
Filmed
by Matthew Meigs
Painting
In her new series, Mary Mattei explores the imagery and imminent fear of COVID through a monochromatic palette.
Written
by Alyssa Mattei
Artwork
by Mary Mattei
Photography
Catalina Aranguren is a photographer whose work is a dialogue about the modern world and our place in it.
Words & Photography
by Catalina Aranguren
Music
Mackenzie Melemed is an Internationally renowned classical pianist. At only 25 years old, find out how his story unfolded and how a humble New Englander became famous in Finland.
Written & Photographed
by Alyssa Mattei
Music
Carson Cheng, aka KICCC, has been working on breaking into the Vancouver music scene since 2018. We talked with the musician about his inspiration, process, and newest projects, to learn more about what goes into producing these high-intensity party tracks.
Interview
by Alyssa Mattei
Photographed
by Cody Briggs
Artist Spotlight
Two alumnae of the Uconn Fine Arts program talk Golden Globes, the future of animation and the journey of art making in this interview with Laika’s Taylor Lynch.
Written
by Alyssa Mattei
Artwork
by Taylor Lynch
Studio Spotlight
James Black, creator of 3rd Eye Studios in Bloomfield, CT, explains how the studio got started and how he hopes to support artists emotionally while also giving them a space to create and market their work.
Written & Photographed
by Jasmine Jones
Illustration
Illustrator Iman Makzume showcases new work while trying to understand her obsession with plants and faces.
Written & Illustrated
by Iman Makzume
Music
Alex Saraceno, Kevin O’Donnell and John Rule III recently sat down at Kevin’s home studio to talk to writer Sabrina Cofer to discuss their penchants for storytelling, playground games, evoking physical presence and place in their songs and much more.
Written
by Sabrina Cofer
Photographed
by Zanders
Photography
Colorful and diverse works of art found on the streets of Paris.
Photographed
by Joel Cintron
Photography
A digital photo series from the inside of Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary.
Written & Photographed
by Haylie Fraettarelli
Photography
New Haven photographer Swaize interviewed by Kvilan.
Photography
by Swaize
Interview
by Kvilan
Featuring
Tanjanay Bullock, Carl Casuga, Jada Cross, Chace Freeman, Madison Hunter, & Kvilan
Digital Art
A digital artist & graphic designer from Cairo, Egypt who creates digital portraits inspired by the randomly selected songs he listens to as he works.
Words & Art
by Islam Allam
Music
In her words, undefined, unapologetic, and at peace, Ms. Tekowa Lakica.
Written
by Gregory Gagliardi
Photographed
by Tristan Sayah