Culture Finds

Culture Finds: I am Khanga

On May 8, 2006, a South African judge ruled that ANC leader Jacob Zuma was not guilty of the rape of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo. I am Khanga, performed on the eve of the bi-annual Afrovibes Festival, was her response to the court's verdict.

Dec, 24

Quote #19: Speak Out

The freedom to express
Cannot be given up.
It comes from God.
Be free and brave.
Only one prison remains:
Our minds.

Dec, 21

Culture Finds: Charles Henri Joseph Cordier

Sculpted images of African men and women were rarely shown in public galleries before the 19th century, but Charles Cordier's plaster bust of "Saïd Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur (Sudan)" had a tremendous reception, when it was displayed at the 1848 Paris Salon.

Nov, 27

Culture Finds: BHUTTO

When Benazir Bhutto was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, she became the first women ever to lead a Muslim nation. On 27 December 2007, her life and leadership was cut short by a suicide bomb attack and shooting. BHUTTO, a new film by Duane Baughman, reveals her legacy as seen through an intrepid political career.

Nov, 24

Culture Finds: “Restless City” from Andrew Dosunmu

Known best for richly colorful cultural testaments, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu prepares for the release of his feature film directorial debut "Restless City".

Nov, 13

Culture Finds: Ensemble

The exceptional Moxie Creative House has released another set of illustrated posters that use symbolism to capture the influence of popular culture on society's psyche.

Oct, 31

Culture Finds: Obey Aung San Suu Kyi

The Boston Globe's, "The Big Picture" feature highlighted Thailand's growth and obstacles this week in "Scenes from Thailand".

Oct, 26

Saying “Yes” to your dream

In a recent post on her blog, Whitehot Truth, Strategic and Intuitive Business Advisor, Danielle Laporte uses the path of architect Frank Gehry to illustrate how devoting yourself to your dream can lead to beautiful things.

Oct, 11