https://thefuturehappened.org The Future Happened Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:15:03 +0000 https://thefuturehappened.org en https://thefuturehappened.org/Home Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:38:35 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Home The Heart of DetroitPower, CommunityLaraajiHealing, CommunityBeyond EarthTechVoltaTechChurch of ColtraneHealing, Power, Community, TimelessRecord MagazineCommunity, TimelessOmar “El Oms” JuarezPower, Community, TimelessUniversal EyesPower, CommunitySoul Food CypherCommunity, Timeless, AtlantaGaurab ThakaliPower, CommunityC PrinzPower, TechThe QueendomAtlanta, PowerOtto BujPower, Community, TimelessHolly AndresAtlantaClippingTechNeneh CherryPower, Community, TimelessSajjad / Burna BoyHealingCharlotte AdigeryHealingHouse in the ParkAtlanta, Healing, CommunityAlex Bartsch &amp; Al NewmanTimelessDungeon FamilyAtlanta, CommunitySpillage VillageCommunity, AtlantaSampa the GreatHealing, PowerLemi GhariokwuPower, TimelessDaito ManabeTech Criminal RecordsAtlantaThe Lake SutraHealing, TimelessAdama JallohCommunityDemaeCommunity, Tech Mirror SoundPower, CommunityBluesh//ftTechAdvisryCommunity, AtlantaStudio Camo for MIC RecordsHealing, Power, CommunityFatimaAtlanta, Healing This exhibition centers on creatives who invent new realities through design and music. Exploring innovation in design and technology that deepens our relationship with music, we open our eyes to new and radical narratives that have the power to transform our ways of being in the world.Peter SavilleTimelessCasc8 for Auntie FloTimelessLava La RueHealing, Power, CommunityOne Thousand BirdsTech Gruff Rhys / Mark JamesPower, TimelessLaventille Rhythm SectionPower, Community, Tech, TimelessNep SidhuPower, TimelessJamie Reid / Ragged KingdomTimelessMike NesbitTimelessFrank MaddocksCommunity, TimelessSet by SkyeAtlantaWill BankheadTimeless The Future Happened is an exhibition that examines how design and art deepens our relationship with music. Exploring how design can be key in sharing our stories and amplifying our power to make a difference in the world. Examining innovation and technology that enhances connections and opens doors, reinforcing our capacity to spark change.GID / CCATech Seen everything? Refresh for a new perspective. © 2021 Museum of Design Atlanta (() => { // Set up const tfhGridColors = [ "#8CA333", // Avocado "#8C3024", // brick "#c85d44", // light red "#b8cb4d", // lime "#5e7f2e", // darker green ] // Get a random color const tfhGridColorIndex = Math.floor(Math.random() * tfhGridColors.length) const tfhColor = tfhGridColors[tfhGridColorIndex] // Get the nodes const tfhGridContainer = document.body.querySelector(".hgrid") const tfhGridItems = [...tfhGridContainer.childNodes] // Remove nodes and set color tfhGridContainer.style.backgroundColor = tfhColor for (const tfhGi of tfhGridItems) { if (tfhGi.style) tfhGi.style.backgroundColor = tfhColor tfhGridContainer.removeChild(tfhGi) } // Shuffle nodes for (let counter = tfhGridItems.length - 1; counter >= 0; counter--) { const switchIndex = Math.floor(Math.random() * (counter + 1)) const gi = tfhGridItems[switchIndex] tfhGridItems[switchIndex] = tfhGridItems[counter] tfhGridItems[counter] = gi } // Re add the nodes for (const tfhGi of tfhGridItems) { tfhGridContainer.appendChild(tfhGi) } })() https://thefuturehappened.org/Events Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:21:52 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Events EventsGet involved with The Future Happened and MODA with talks, performances, workshops, all updated weekly. David Phipps Live Tuesday May 13, 2021 @ TBAAs part of our Virtual Concert Series powered and brought to you by VOLTA, MODA and The Future Happened is excited to present a live performance by David Phipps, available to watch in VR or via mobile/desktop.Learn More ↗︎ Amp Live Thursday May 20, 2021 @ TBAAs part of our Virtual Concert Series powered and brought to you by VOLTA, MODA and The Future Happened is excited to present a live performance by Amp, available to watch in VR or via mobile/desktop.Learn More ↗︎ Imogen Heap Live Tuesday May 27, 2021 @ TBAAs part of our Virtual Concert Series powered and brought to you by VOLTA, MODA and The Future Happened is excited to present a live performance by Imogen Heap, available to watch in VR or via mobile/desktop.Learn More ↗︎ Past EventsOur events happen live, but where possible we keep an archive here of past event recordings to come back to anytime.&nbsp; VOLTA: Virtual Concert SeriesWatch past concert recordings in VR or via mobile/desktop via the link below. Including performances by: PriestessBishi Alex Kane Learn More ↗︎ Design = Change: Methane Studios on Where Art Meets Music Thursday April 22, 2021 @ 6:00 - 7:00pm ET Learn More ↗︎ Design = Change: Set by Skye on Experiential Design, Set Design and Creative Direction Tuesday April 13, 2021 @ 5:00 - 6:00pm ETLearn More ↗︎ Curators' Talk for PublicSaturday April 10, 2021 @ 3:00 - 4:30pm ET Learn More ↗︎ https://thefuturehappened.org/Store-Coming-Soon Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:15:03 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Store-Coming-Soon Store Coming Soon Apologies for the delay...<img width="87" height="150" width_o="87" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" data-mid="104703869" border="0" data-scale="4" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/87/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" /> https://thefuturehappened.org/Education-Initiative Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:54:38 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Education-Initiative <img width="1000" height="92" width_o="1000" height_o="92" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc009197869f6bdaa6b9acf1497f3809df0adbe1f3d1e1e85c4b99bf4621c429/EDU.initiative-logo.png" data-mid="104326918" border="0" data-scale="3" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc009197869f6bdaa6b9acf1497f3809df0adbe1f3d1e1e85c4b99bf4621c429/EDU.initiative-logo.png" /> <img width="87" height="150" width_o="87" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" data-mid="104684303" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/87/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" /> Submit your Zines to: zines@museumofdesign.org The Zine Challenge The Future Happened education initiative is a program for youth designed to spark an understanding of the vital roles that music plays in our lives, and how art acts as a door to these ideas.&nbsp; The program encourages participants to explore and utilize their creative capacity for visual storytelling through the design process of making a zine. The initiative encourages participants to construct art that they can feel that they are a part of by reflecting on their culture, emotions and stories. Through the process of zine making, we hope young adults learn the fundamentals of visual communication which allows for self expression, empathy, the understanding of others, and a greater sense of community, in addition to the fun of sharing through creativity. Zine Inspiration The Future Happened Zine Challenge examines the most fundamental utilities of music, how it can reflect our emotions, alter our emotions, reflect our histories and hopes. Building on this understanding, participants explore what it means to use visual art to describe music, how music is expressed visually, and how this relationship can help us form deeper connections to the power of music and what it represents. During the creation process, participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from contemporary and loved historical examples of zines. We hope that The Future Happened exhibit allows participants to reflect on the works of those who have boldly celebrated being different, and how the differences between us can dissolve when we learn through sharing that we aren't as alone as we might think. More importantly, we hope that the creative freedom and expression offered by the zine format encourages a deeper introspection for each participant and the issues and events that matter to them the most. Zines have the power to reflect the energy of entire movements of people, places and communities. We urge participants to look into the video and zine examples provided here and do more research into local zines in your area or famous zines throughout history. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} Best viewed on desktop Zine Guide The Future Happened Zine Guide provides more information on how to begin the process of making your own zine. The questions proviced by this comprehensive guide can help uncover subject matter for your zine. Sometimes starting is the hardest part, so we encourage participants to think about topics, issues, people or events that inspire you. You can also get started by thinking about which materials you would want to work with whether it be physical crafts or digital design tools you might want to learn. Most importantly, remember to have fun!&nbsp; .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;}.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} Zine Challenge Guide Zine Challenge Guide Best viewed on desktop Download the Guide Here&nbsp;↗︎ <img width="87" height="150" width_o="87" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" data-mid="104684303" border="0" data-scale="4" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/87/i/669236547ffb24999c8a519458126b8aa7cb173abeca558c2e7c1a183b39af5c/arrows-down.svg" /> Zine Submission Would you like to showcase your zine? Finished zines will be featured by MODA on their official Instagram page. Send us your zine or a couple pages you are really proud of. Tag #FutureHappenedZine when posting your zine to social media for the chance to have your work featured by MODA! OR Submit your Zines to: zines@museumofdesign.orgWe’re excited to see what you create! - Moda Education Team https://thefuturehappened.org/Artists Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:09:16 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Artists Artists &amp; Exhibitioners All contributing artists and exhibitioners are listed in alphabetical order. Adama JallohCommunityphotography, portraits, london, uk, sierra leone, charisma, intimacy, joy, story, memory, diary, narrative, monochrome, hope AdvisryCommunity, Atlantafashion, photography, video, usa, black power, sustainability, spirituality, brand, clothing, stories, narrative, rap, produce, dj, diy, responsibility, resilient, future Alex Bartsch &amp; Al NewmanTimeless Beyond EarthTechdesign, speculative, space travel, sustainability, dna, usa, japan, video, photography, product, voyager, art, creativity, future, gold, language, sight, spectrum, hope BlueshiftTechdesign, speculative, sound, space, los angeles, california, usa, japan, video, photography, experience, interactive C PrinzPower, Techphoto, video, experience, movement, los angeles, california, usa, dance, gesture, identity, sensation, tel aviv, israel Casc8 for Auntie FloTimelesstextiles, fashion, dance, electronic, producer, glasgow, uk, east africa, kenya, sustainability, recycling, album art, music, ruby savage, dj, tradition, dance, performance, innovation, environment Charlotte AdigeryHealingvideo, photo, album art, experience, music artist, caribbean, belgium, yoruba, identity, body, english, french, creole, personality, drag, vulnerable, powerful Church of ColtraneHealing, Power, Community, Timelessphoto, gathering, religion, jazz, africa, usa, american, club, san francisco, california, music, performance, space, record stores, black, temple, evolution, transition, orthodox, sound ClippingTech Criminal RecordsAtlanta Daito ManabeTech DemaeCommunity, Tech Dungeon FamilyCommunity, Atlanta FatimaHealing, Atlanta Frank Maddocks for DeftonesCommunity, Timeless Gaurab ThakaliPower, Community Gruff Rhys / Mark JamesPower, Timeless The Heart of DetroitPower, Community Holly AndresCommunity House in the ParkHealing, Community, Atlanta Jamie Reid / Ragged KingdomTimeless The Lake SutraHealing, Timeless LaraajiHealing, Community Lava La RuePower Laventille Rhythm SectionPower, Community, Tech, Timeless Lemi GhariokwuPower, Timeless Mike NesbitTimeless Mirror SoundPower, Community Neneh CherryPower, Community Nep SidhuPower, Timeless Omar "El Oms" JuarezPower, Community, Timeless One Thousand BirdsTech Otto BujPower, Community, Timeless Peter SavilleTimeless The QueendomPower, Atlanta GID x CCA - Designing the Future of MusicTech Record MagazineTimeless Sajjad / Burna BoyHealing Sampa the GreatHealing, Power Set by SkyeAtlanta Soul Food CypherCommunity, Timeless, Atlanta Spillage VillageCommunity, Atlanta Studio Camo for MIC RecordsHealing, Power, Community VOLTATech Will BankheadTimeless Universal EyesPower, Community We‘re grateful for all of our contributors who have willingly helped us prepare this powerful collection, giving us their time and energy to help us create the best exhibit possible. function myFunction() { // Declare variables var input, filter, ul, li, a, i, txtValue; input = document.getElementById('myInput'); filter = input.value.toUpperCase(); ul = document.getElementById("myUL"); li = ul.getElementsByTagName('li'); // Loop through all list items, and hide those who don't match the search query for (i = 0; i < li.length; i++) { a = li[i].getElementsByTagName("a")[0]; txtValue = a.textContent || a.innerText; if (txtValue.toUpperCase().indexOf(filter) > -1) { li[i].style.display = ""; } else { li[i].style.display = "none"; } } } https://thefuturehappened.org/About-the-Exhibit Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:44:21 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/About-the-Exhibit About the Exhibit Written by Sarah Panzer The Future Happened is an exhibition that examines how design and art deepens our relationship with music.&nbsp;Exploring how design can be key in sharing our stories and amplifying our power to make a difference in the world. Examining innovation and technology that enhances connections and opens doors, reinforcing our capacity to spark change.We live in an exhausting cycle of consumption, challenging news headlines, and tumultuous politics, all of which make it easy to slip into passive acceptance of the status quo.&nbsp; But, alongside this narrative, artists and innovators are vying for our attention, hoping for their visions to be realized, their voices heard, and their work admired. The change these artists and innovators can bring may happen slowly or all at once, but it is already underway.&nbsp; The future is here—waiting to be uncovered.An exhibition that centers on creatives who invent new realities through design and music, The Future Happened dives into everything from the origins of the LP covers that your parents loved to augmented reality audio production. Rooted in Atlanta, the exhibit charts the city’s vast sphere of influence — from local to interstellar — while also highlighting individuals and communities from around the globe. Examining innovation in design and technology that deepens our relationship with music, we open our eyes to new and radical narratives that have the power to transform our ways of being in the world. The Future Happened First, some history. With the advent of streaming and digital media in the past 20 years, the ways in which we consume, share, and experience have shifted dramatically; and not only have our connections changed, as have the relationships of musicians to their work. Once standard methods of creating and performing have been reformed. Success is no longer gauged from album sales, but streaming statistics, leading to a massive transformation in the music industry’s function. Today, over 1 billion people use YouTube solely for streaming music, not to mention the hundreds of millions of users on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Tencent, Pandora, or Apple Music (Music Ally). As algorithms in these systems adjust to listener’s habits, so must musicians adjust to find profit. According to a 2014 distillation of Spotify data, there is a 35% likelihood that a user will skip a song within the first 30 seconds (Lamere); and because artists only get paid for streams over 30 seconds, this has incentivized shortened intros and prompt lyrical introductions. Music festivals have expanded to virtual experiences, artists live stream concerts via social media, and ticket sales (both virtual and in-person) help fund social justice movements. Under the surface, distribution networks have moved online, financial models have been converted, and analog music production has become digitized. On streaming platforms, although it seems we are left to our own devices, we are often fed recommendations and playlists based on algorithmic interpretations of our listening habits. This shift to personalized music insight and discovery can be largely beneficial for the individual consumer and successful independent artist. However, it also leads to a decline in identity; for example, like-minded artists are less often grouped together through a label. And despite the many downsides of labels, it is in part thanks to these groups that we’ve seen the emergence of small pockets of culture, exploration, and innovation in the music space. One invisible factor has not changed—who gets paid and who does not. Even as the internet makes it easier and easier to become an independent musician, major labels still dominate the charts and collect a hefty profit. On top of this, streaming platforms collect a cut of the returns. Artists, who were formerly compensated per individual track sold rather than streamed, yet need the label’s access to status, are left with little profit.There have always been problems with inclusion, diversity, and equity in the music industry. It’s in these issues we find ourselves turning to listen to those most affected by it—the artists and musicians themselves. We want to learn—how can we break down exclusionary barriers and how can we rectify equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the music industry? How has the shift to algorithmic discovery continued to perpetuate pre-existing biases in who is allowed to be successful? How has our agency and ability to freely discover new artists changed their opportunities since the advent of streaming? With these questions in mind, we also look to how design shapes our interactions with music. How can design be used to open the doors to accessibility? How do we engage different audiences, different communities, through the coalescence of music and design? How does this union bring power and strength to change? The Future Happened was organized to give voice to this power and the movements within this community, and to bring attention to issues that we unavoidably face as time and innovation continue forward. The exhibit explores the vast capabilities of music and design, from its ability to change and preserve culture, inspire protest, empower and heal communities and individuals, facilitate reflection and reimagination of the past, and to bring us forward into the future.Welcome. We are so excited to show you what you’ve missed. Exhibition SponsorsThis exhibit wouldn’t be possible without the help and support of our sponsors. Gretchen Gonzales Davidson &amp; Ethan Davidson <img width="1044" height="1159" width_o="1044" height_o="1159" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4b202f6049893759a2df70d230e570909ac6b98923015fee936d2bd214dfb79/OCA-Needs-Tagline.jpeg" data-mid="103391129" border="0" data-scale="11" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4b202f6049893759a2df70d230e570909ac6b98923015fee936d2bd214dfb79/OCA-Needs-Tagline.jpeg" /> City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Major support is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs <img width="813" height="154" width_o="813" height_o="154" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c9cf156402f0af87858de919d58fab4a7df1e907ea6bb37e6929492439408af/FCAC-Logo-2019-Color-transparent-01.png" data-mid="103391132" border="0" data-scale="5" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/813/i/2c9cf156402f0af87858de919d58fab4a7df1e907ea6bb37e6929492439408af/FCAC-Logo-2019-Color-transparent-01.png" /> Fulton County Arts Council Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners https://thefuturehappened.org/Curation-Team Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:10:59 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Curation-Team The TeamCreators behind The Future Happened: Designing the Future of Music. Curation <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/570d3b449c27f0e18db48ca819394a7d48e3aeed882ea5aba6c423d34c7b129d/Lawrence-bio.jpg" data-mid="103857013" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/570d3b449c27f0e18db48ca819394a7d48e3aeed882ea5aba6c423d34c7b129d/Lawrence-bio.jpg" /> Lawrence Azerrad Lead Curator Lawrence Azerrad is a 2X Grammy award-winning creative director, author, curator, leader in the evolving symbiosis of design and music, and an unrelenting believer in the power of design to elevate humanity. As founder of LADdesign Inc. a Los Angeles based design studio, Lawrence works with musicians, educational and cultural institutions who seek to visualize the future. Lawrence is the founder of the Designing The Future of Music initiative of which this exhibit is a component and includes academic programs at Global Innovation Design, Imperial College of London, and Graduate Design Futures program at California College of the Arts. Lawrence has created album artwork for Esperanza Spalding, Wilco, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, among many others, plus comprehensive identity systems for USC, Berklee College of Music. Producer and creative director of The Voyager Golden Record, he is also the author of “Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of Concorde” Amazon’s 2018 selection of the year - Arts &amp; Photography. Lawrence’s second book “Mirror Sound, A Look into the People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music” was co-authored with Spencer Tweedy published by Prestel. Lawrence has spoken on design and inspiration at The V&amp;A Museum, London, The Smithsonian, TEDxUCLA, and at universities, professional organizations, nationwide and internationally. Special Mentions Lawrence would like to thank his wife Julie Muncy for the unending support and creative spark.&nbsp; Laura Flusche and the entire team MODA for the believing in this project and the opportunity to make it happen. Gretchen Gonzales Davidson and Ethan Daniel Davidson for the true creative encouragement in the form of possibility. To the miraculous team of talent, insight, and wisdom behind and in front of this project for which it would never happen: Ruby Savage, Floyd Hall, Marlon Fuentes, Sarah Elena Panzer, Christian Pugsley, Harika Adivikolanu, Omar Rafik El-Sabrout. To Helen Maria Nugent and Leila Sheldrick at CCA and GID for the insight in forming the initiative and lastly but most essentially, the brilliantly generous artists, designers, technologists, and musicians that shared so openly with the exhibit. More from Lawrence AzerradWebsite ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎Twitter ︎︎︎Spotify ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cad91f85dabb891bd6bfee5f9c654249631146e9e9991f10126aebffdd269dd9/Ruby-Profile-2.png" data-mid="104573637" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/cad91f85dabb891bd6bfee5f9c654249631146e9e9991f10126aebffdd269dd9/Ruby-Profile-2.png" /> Ruby Savage CuratorRaised on a mantra of “freedom, healing, peace and power in music,” Ruby Savage is a London based Music &amp; Culture Curator who brings a special kind of affirmative energy to creative projects she gets involved in. Ruby has worked for record labels Honest Jon’s and Sound Signature and has founded Wildheart Recordings. Her stewardship as label manager and primary creative director at Brownswood Recordings has been instrumental to the label’s growing success. Her personal exploits as a DJ have taken her to performing at clubs and festivals around the world. Ruby has launched the Artist Recovery Club to facilitate creative healing and artistic discovery post 2020. She is also the creator of Don’t Be A Creep - an arts initiative that spreads a&nbsp; zero-tolerance policy towards harassment in music and nightlife culture. Ruby has a BA in Production Design at the Dutch Film &amp; Television Academy and an MA in Photography and Urban Culture at Goldsmiths University + a stellar dancefloor track record, granting her a unique compass that lets her connect the spiritual dots between music, culture, community and the arts. Special Mentions Ruby would like to thank the mighty Lawrence Azerrad, for giving her this opportunity and showing utmost finesse from start to end. You’re an inspiration! Big thank you to badass Laura Flusche and Veronica Klucik at MODA. THE TEAM- Sarah Panzer, Floyd Hall, Marlon Fuentes, Christian Pugsley, Harika Adivikolanu and Omar El-Sabrout. You rock. And finally, a huge thank you to the exhibiting artists who trusted the vision and will continue to inspire generations to come with their music and art. More from Ruby SavageWebsite ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎ Spotify ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2036cc9d4b2cff27b3eeda3eaa6e32b00ad883fe164544e8f67de28514ec6570/Floyd-bio.jpg" data-mid="103889621" border="0" data-scale="24" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/2036cc9d4b2cff27b3eeda3eaa6e32b00ad883fe164544e8f67de28514ec6570/Floyd-bio.jpg" /> Floyd Hall Curator Floyd Hall is a media strategist, cultural producer, writer, and documentarian from Atlanta, Georgia. As an artist and curator, his work often relates to the intersection of culture, media, and technology as platforms to construct narratives of place. He has worked across the media spectrum in a variety of roles and capacities, including strategy, research, marketing and production; his current and past work spans several industries, including Digital Media, Brand Management, Nonprofit Arts, Nonprofit Media, Social Change, Sporting Goods, Sports Media and Luxury Lifestyle. Floyd is an Idea Capital artist grant recipient; a Hambidge Cross-Pollination Art Lab Fellow and a Hambidge Creative Residency Fellow; and has presented as a guest lecturer at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Spelman College, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, and the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Morehouse College, a BS in Mechanical Engineering Georgia Tech, and an MBA from Columbia University. Special Mentions Floyd would like to thank Ellis Terrell, James Roberts, Myriam Van Buren, and Carlton McMillan. More from Floyd HallWebsite ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎Twitter ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0649521a1cb9dcd4a53de9fabf0a00935106202096c98311ab28472a480bd4e7/Marlon-MODA-Profile.png" data-mid="104621567" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/0649521a1cb9dcd4a53de9fabf0a00935106202096c98311ab28472a480bd4e7/Marlon-MODA-Profile.png" /> Marlon Fuentes&nbsp; CuratorMarlon Fuentes is a designer, ethnomusicologist, and creative technologist from Mexico City by way of Los Angeles. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Ethnomusicology, Marlon began experimenting with virtual and augmented reality and soon applied his passion for design, social justice and creativity toward the goal of empowering communities to document their lives in the most immersive and authentic way possible.His work has won in competition at MIT Media Lab, SXSW, as well as notable fellowships and grants at Oculus, UCLA Anderson School of Business, Google, Bose, Red Bull, and the World Bank where he worked as an emerging technology coach for entrepreneurs in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A scholar of Alvin Toffler, and Paulo Freire, Marlon sees a responsibility among radical thinkers to help build the future they want to live in. ‘The Future Happened’ is a personal celebration of fearless creativity, and self directed learning common among people working on emerging technologies and ideas.Featured in Monocle Magazines Soft Power Issue (109) for his work with the Brazilian Consulate’s Cultural Ministry, his skill as a leader in cultural diplomacy has only furthered his ability to better understand the dynamic between private and public sectors. Marlon currently leads Global Music at the Recording Academy where he serves as a genre ambassador for the international community. At a time when every release is a global release, Marlon sees his role as a unique glimpse into the futures of media, global culture, and decentralization of power. As a former tour DJ for Shakira, he continues to merge his passion for culture with technology to produce an ever growing portfolio of creative works ranging from volumetric DJ sets to health data applications. Special Mentions Marlon would like to thank The Laventille community and Rhythm Section, Adam and Michael Cooper, Paula Durán, Christina Chu, Kyle Midgley, Red Bull, Hugh Hou, Cathy Hackl, Francis Chen, Sergio and Ella Mielniczenko, Daito Manabe and Naoki Ishizuka. Bose for supporting my crazy ideas, and the organizers of the MIT Media Lab Reality Virtually Hackathon. The UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology for believing in my future, and to my parents for raising me in homes full of books, music, and love. Respect to the music massive all over the globe, all the performers, selectas, people working behind the scenes, and dancers. Last but not least, the incredibly passionate and hardworking team that made this exhibit a reality and extended an opportunity for me to be here. More from Marlon FuentesWebsite ︎︎︎Instagram ︎︎︎Twitter ︎︎︎Youtube ︎︎︎ Production <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d029b72e8aa7488934ef79ac66936f84b57993594a3c5602a0ec1ac832457bad/Sarah-bio.png" data-mid="104695280" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/d029b72e8aa7488934ef79ac66936f84b57993594a3c5602a0ec1ac832457bad/Sarah-bio.png" /> Sarah Panzer Producer, Associate CuratorSarah Panzer is a multidisciplinary artist primarily working in film photography. They are currently pursuing a BA in Art Practice at Stanford University while exploring the intersections of design, science, art, and architecture. Their work investigates gender identity, queerness, mental illness, and notions of home. Central to their practice is the deconstruction and reimagination of the systems under which we operate. They feel most at peace surrounded by nature, in the studio, or in the darkroom, and most invigorated connecting with art and artists or in the DJ booth of KZSU Stanford 90.1. Beginning as an intern at LADdesign Inc. in 2019, they are honored to have been able to see this project to completion. Instagram ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎Spotify ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8e024be4a8ac92ee0a3d8f03ab10fdb2f72d801a9435c8ed49c01bab5972af2a/Christian-bio.jpg" data-mid="103290477" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/8e024be4a8ac92ee0a3d8f03ab10fdb2f72d801a9435c8ed49c01bab5972af2a/Christian-bio.jpg" /> Christian Pugsley Lead Web Designer,&nbsp;Producer, DeveloperChristian Pugsley is a digital product designer working to create transparency for everyday people in global-scale systems, leveraging relationships between digital design, education, data privacy, and mental health. In addition to this exhibiton, Christian is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Global Innovation Design–a joint Master’s course co-run between the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London–and is an adjunct professor in the Multi-Disciplinary Design program at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Outside of his design work, Christian is also a music enthusiast and freelance concert photographer–when there’s concerts to go to. Website ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b01bb42a8688f637ceb71a95e4764daf37b3daf78aaa7fe5094ea9557edb5126/MODA-profile.png" data-mid="104279491" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/b01bb42a8688f637ceb71a95e4764daf37b3daf78aaa7fe5094ea9557edb5126/MODA-profile.png" /> Harika Adivikolanu Education Initiative Author, Producer, Web DesignerHarika Adivikolanu is a user experience designer and a software engineer from California. She is currently London-based and is finishing a dual Master’s degree in Global Innovation Design at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. Her work focuses on designing for the future of human experience through immersive technology, specifically enhancing the balance between physical and digital interactions with the aim to cultivate connectivity, introspection and well-being. Harika also believes in empowering women in technology and has spoken at the Grace Hopper Celebration, Women’s Leadership Conference of Oregon and the Lesbians Who Tech and Allies in San Francisco. Website ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d735aa5d558f28f9521dfad9f60a0d065bc97b140314e3229f1af2e890c0cad8/Omar-bio.jpg" data-mid="104584735" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/d735aa5d558f28f9521dfad9f60a0d065bc97b140314e3229f1af2e890c0cad8/Omar-bio.jpg" /> Omar El-Sabrout Exhibit Text Author / EditorOmar El-Sabrout loves to cook, chefing it up whenever possible. An aspiring writer and artist, he will get a BA in Comparative Literature and Art Practice from Stanford University at some point soon. Music and stories are his greatest passions, without which he would be lost. He is pretty sure he does not believe in a separation between art and social responsibility. He is also a co-general manager of KZSU, Stanford's FM and online radio station, where he is a music DJ. Instagram ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎Nice Little Song ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75c402d0e0fae5b7482315385c7d774fc716a614131ebb5de387e09b9b75c7f1/Seetha-MODA-Profile.png" data-mid="104292800" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/75c402d0e0fae5b7482315385c7d774fc716a614131ebb5de387e09b9b75c7f1/Seetha-MODA-Profile.png" /> Seetharaman Subramanian Web ProductionSeetharaman Subramanian is an innovation-focused designer with a background in Engineering Design from India. His focus is on helping people change their daily water usage behaviours for a more sustainable planet. He is currently pursuing this topic as part of his Master's degree in Global Innovation Design from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. In his free time, Seetharaman enjoys reading fantasy fiction, photography and online gaming. Website ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎Email ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eb2261efac05c331e0d0727a756e1d20a0e82b7ad5720eb63467e6a09d5e2539/Dan-MODA-Profile.png" data-mid="104290663" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/eb2261efac05c331e0d0727a756e1d20a0e82b7ad5720eb63467e6a09d5e2539/Dan-MODA-Profile.png" /> Daniel Karaj Web Production, Lead Interview EditorDaniel Karaj is a designer and engineer from South West London currently studying a Master's degree in Global Innovation Design at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. Having previously worked as a software engineer at Google, his work focuses on the intersection of the physical and digital and our relationship with technology. Website ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎ Email ︎︎︎ <img width="400" height="900" width_o="400" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/420cb2687fe6d6c2c0d42a53eeedf11a5981dc84c2a58f8c88227dc22c7590bd/Oriana-bio.jpg" data-mid="104584220" border="0" data-scale="23" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/420cb2687fe6d6c2c0d42a53eeedf11a5981dc84c2a58f8c88227dc22c7590bd/Oriana-bio.jpg" /> Oriana Ren Graphic DesignOriana Ren is a graphic designer specializing in identity systems, with an interest in coding and print design. She will receive her BFA from ArtCenter College of Design at the end of April 2021. She is curious about integrating cultural, educational and sustainable philosophies into design thinking and emerging technological practices. In her free time you can probably find her at a museum or bookstore, exploring nature or browsing Spotify. Website ︎︎︎ Instagram ︎︎︎ Email ︎︎︎ MODA Laura Flusche, Ph.D. Executive DirectorWebsite ︎︎︎ Veronica Klucik Exhibitions ManagerWebsite ︎︎︎ Ross Landenberger Marketing ManagerWebsite ︎︎︎ Support Aileen FarshiSocial MediaWebsite ︎︎︎ Austin Aubry Interview EditingWebsite ︎︎︎ Ayana Enomoto-Hurst Interview Editing Blue Hominy : Hadley BazemorePublic Relations / Publicity Website ︎︎︎ David Pugsley Technical DrawingsDavid Onwukeme Interview Editing Kevin Lee Interview Editing Marco Da Re Interview EditingLinkedin ︎︎︎ Thomas PugsleyInterview Editing, Music Production Exhibit Design &amp; Visual Identity Lawrence Azerrad and Oriana Ren at LADdesign Inc.Exhibit Design and Visual Identityladdesign.net ↗︎ Thank YouTo everyone that made this exhibit possible. https://thefuturehappened.org/Donate Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:57:44 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Donate DonateOrganizations in and outside of Atlanta with a mission to bring good to the communities around them. Every small donation goes a long way.&nbsp; <img width="660" height="660" width_o="660" height_o="660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fe90456cdaed6404e6bf2d36fc34397a724a7782a16284080d90128b2dccafea/moda.png" data-mid="103300773" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/fe90456cdaed6404e6bf2d36fc34397a724a7782a16284080d90128b2dccafea/moda.png" /> Museum of Design Atlanta Atlanta, GA, USAMODA’s mission is to advance the understanding and appreciation of design as the convergence of creativity and functionality through exhibitions, education, and programming for visitors of all ages. We pursue our mission because we envision a world that celebrates design as a creative force that inspires, transforms lives, and makes the world a better place. MODA is the only museum in the Southeast dedicated exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. Formed in 1989 as the Atlanta international Museum of Art &amp; Design, MODA has grown and evolved over the years to become the Southeast’s only design museum. Website ↗︎ Donate Here&nbsp;↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b77538384a6156dcd27fbb617c59a699b3671428c86dfd85191a1ec589e38264/Web-1920--6.png" data-mid="104576287" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/b77538384a6156dcd27fbb617c59a699b3671428c86dfd85191a1ec589e38264/Web-1920--6.png" /> AFRORACK Atlanta, GA, USAAfrorack believes in equal access to music technology, empowering youths to become the problem solvers of the future and impacting how they engage in school and their communities. The audio arts organization with a goal of helping the community develop and thrive through technology resources. We are committed to providing children and young adults of color access to modular synthesizers and sound design tools. Afrorack is focused on diverse community access via a collection of workshops, seminars, and ambitious programming centered around STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="400" height="400" width_o="400" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec0ad8c5919d5af8ff8ff19d2b21d72e75a2b181000390e3fd31104047ba9de7/foroursibs.jpeg" data-mid="104713889" border="0" data-scale="11" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/ec0ad8c5919d5af8ff8ff19d2b21d72e75a2b181000390e3fd31104047ba9de7/foroursibs.jpeg" /> For Our Sibs Atlanta, GA, USABlack trans-led collective that provides mutual aid to Black Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, 2S, and Intersex folks through the work of community care and the arts. Website ↗︎ LinkTr.ee ↗︎Donate Here↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c7c4c057e53b88daca3dd879d6f204f420597e932321643be25c044e49e539db/Web-1920--9.png" data-mid="104576281" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/c7c4c057e53b88daca3dd879d6f204f420597e932321643be25c044e49e539db/Web-1920--9.png" /> Girls Rock Camp Atlanta Atlanta, GA, USAGirls Rock Camp ATL was co-founded in 2008 by Stacey Singer, inspired by the original Girls Rock Camp in Portland, Oregon. Girls Rock Camp ATL is now part of a larger alliance of hundreds of rock camps throughout the world! Girls Rock Camp ATL is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an empowering and supportive community for self-identified girls and women, trans and gender expansive people through music education, creative expression, and performance. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/00a46ab814d4a854d1b73ba6f0be168e0333616a45ea6907036326e1e1beb551/Web-1920--15.png" data-mid="104576285" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/00a46ab814d4a854d1b73ba6f0be168e0333616a45ea6907036326e1e1beb551/Web-1920--15.png" /> Soul Food Cypher Atlanta, GA, USASoul Food Cypher (SFC) is a 501-(C)(3) Non-Profit organization that utilizes freestyle rap and lyricism to transform individuals and communities. SFC Showcases the positive aspects of rap through their cypher events, tournaments, and community outreach. Their Aim is to provide lyricists (rappers) with a safe and nurturing environment where their voice and artistry can grow. They aim to solidify the art of freestyling as a genuine aesthetic to the wider artistic community and carry the rich tradition to the next generation. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/09ea669db938efca9f2090ffd0e61990302731491837f2be601d98520889d04f/Web-1920--13.png" data-mid="104576284" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/09ea669db938efca9f2090ffd0e61990302731491837f2be601d98520889d04f/Web-1920--13.png" /> Southerners On New Ground Atlanta, GA, USALGBTQ+ organization that organizes for racial and economic justice in the South. Website ↗︎ATL LinkTr.ee ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ATL Instagram ↗︎ Regional Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5d63d19ae4a46c1e573fa84b20898732e5cf9da7758b3e8d0f71e44faf9b1979/Web-1920--7.png" data-mid="104576282" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/5d63d19ae4a46c1e573fa84b20898732e5cf9da7758b3e8d0f71e44faf9b1979/Web-1920--7.png" /> Women's Audio Mission Bay Area, CA, USAWomen’s Audio Mission is a San Francisco/Oakland-based nonprofit organization that uses music and media and an incredible “carrot” of a training environment – the only professional recording studio in the world built and run by women/GNC individuals – to attract over 2,000 underserved women/girls/GNC individuals every year to STEM and creative technology studies that inspire them to amplify their voices and become the innovators of tomorrow. WAM’s award-winning curriculum weaves art and music with science, technology and computer programming and works to close the critical gender gap in creative technology careers. Changing the face of sound by providing hands-on training, work experience, career counseling, and job placement to over 2,000 women and girls every year in creative technology for music, radio, film, television, and the internet. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/29193c3f798ace0da067a6215887564619501447664b0357a6b762d440759d26/Web-1920--8.png" data-mid="104576286" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/29193c3f798ace0da067a6215887564619501447664b0357a6b762d440759d26/Web-1920--8.png" /> The Hip Hop Architecture Camp Milwaukee, WI, USAThe Hip Hop Architecture Camp® positions Hip Hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning, and design. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp® is a one week intensive experience, designed to introduce under represented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative place making and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. The Camp is based on the "4C's" which are Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking. During the camp, students are paired with architects, urban planners, designers, community activists and hip hop artists to create unique visions for their communities which include the creation of physical models, digital models and the creation of a Hip Hop Architecture track and music video summarizing their designs. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7aac583374fe0b48dcc9528bac049f850c7aaff5901c0d142b23dcdd115c61a3/Web-1920--11.png" data-mid="104576279" border="0" data-scale="12" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/7aac583374fe0b48dcc9528bac049f850c7aaff5901c0d142b23dcdd115c61a3/Web-1920--11.png" /> POCINAUDIOGlobal This website was created by Adizah Eghan, Afi Yellow-Duke, Zakiya Gibbons, Aliya Pabani and Phoebe Wang, after Phoebe delivered a speech at the 2018 Third Coast International Audio Festival award ceremony, calling out the overwhelming whiteness of the industry and spotlighting POCs within it. Website ↗︎ Donate Here ↗︎ Twitter ↗︎ <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b44b52bd71f00dcb4b8ca2addd664a3b74d241065eed7a1e2885e2b79df3b5d0/Web-1920--10.png" data-mid="104576283" border="0" data-scale="11" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/b44b52bd71f00dcb4b8ca2addd664a3b74d241065eed7a1e2885e2b79df3b5d0/Web-1920--10.png" /> Sound Girls GlobalSoundGirls.Org's vision is to inspire and empower young women and girls to enter the world of professional audio and music production while expanding opportunities for girls and women in these fields, and to share resources and knowledge through cooperation, collaboration, and diversity. SoundGirls.Org Supports women working in professional audio and music production by highlighting their success and providing a place for them to connect, network, and share advice. SoundGirls.Org provides support, career development, and tools to help those working in the field advance in their career. Website ↗︎ Get Started ↗︎Chapters ↗︎ Instagram ↗︎ If you enjoyed this exhibit, please consider donating to one of these organizations. Thank you. https://thefuturehappened.org/Healing Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:45:11 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Healing <img width="500" height="154" width_o="500" height_o="154" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f96c58ceb9d0e9629fcc9adcaea066c4e5f1594c221651c177ccda2902a65fa/healing.png" data-mid="104155667" border="0" data-scale="6" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/500/i/2f96c58ceb9d0e9629fcc9adcaea066c4e5f1594c221651c177ccda2902a65fa/healing.png" /> With new information catapulted at us in perpetually evolving forms, our well-being is constantly being pushed to the side. Undermined by the things we are convinced we should be doing or needing, we forego our soft inner-selves. A pick-me-up for tired times, these artists help remind us that within each person is a healthy core which, through the contemplation and creation of art, can be brought to the light. <img width="87" height="150" width_o="87" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2044b18d391eab4eef89b690238e343f3398437822ccf074844c95fb5400402/arrows-down.svg" data-mid="104159346" border="0" data-scale="3" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/87/i/b2044b18d391eab4eef89b690238e343f3398437822ccf074844c95fb5400402/arrows-down.svg" /> https://thefuturehappened.org/Charlotte-Adigery Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:02:10 +0000 The Future Happened https://thefuturehappened.org/Charlotte-Adigery Charlotte Adigéry Healing, Power <img width="1500" height="1500" width_o="1500" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" data-mid="103994660" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="1500" width_o="1500" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" data-mid="103994660" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="1500" width_o="1500" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" data-mid="103994660" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a6311f9e40eff5a9469e1e63b1c6eaefe16b20b7c04059414fb88da9a2bf390f/DEEWEE038_Charlotte-Adige_ry-_YIN-YANG-SELF-MEDITATION.jpg" /> Of Yoruba descent, Caribbean-Belgian artist Charlotte Adigéry is full of brilliant ideas and an aesthetic sensibility that is at once playful and heavy. Adigéry’s songwriting spans topics from synthetic hair to reptiles and further out, but is typically unified by her exploration of identity and the politics of the body.&nbsp; Sometimes singing in English other times in French and recently in Creole, Adigéry's music is about delivery and personality, which can be cloying and sarcastic at the same time that is invested in healing and bringing peace to the listener. &nbsp; <img width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7f8733dfdedc0b0cbd6ed946d91e6c86e978d12c0db4759220ee45087714fd7d/MAIN-IMAGE_Charlotte-Adigry_ZandoliEPpackshot.jpg" data-mid="103993417" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/7f8733dfdedc0b0cbd6ed946d91e6c86e978d12c0db4759220ee45087714fd7d/MAIN-IMAGE_Charlotte-Adigry_ZandoliEPpackshot.jpg" /> She is an artist for DEEWEE studios, a Belgium-based label founded and run by the Dewaele brothers aka Soulwax aka 2manydj's. When she signed onto their label, the Dewaele brothers paired her with Bolis Pupul. The pair hit it off and since then perform and record nearly everything together, including her self-titled debut EP, Zandoli EP, the Yin Yang Self-Meditation and most recent project Bear With Me (and I’ll stand bare before you). Adigéry's visual persona draws a lot on African-American Drag and Ballroom culture, with her love of wigs inspiring the song High Lights, an unbelievably catchy tune about her obsession. The song was released with four others under an album cover that features a design style like a mix between a barbershop advertisement and a digital portrait, at once sweet and pop. On Yin Yang Self-Meditation however, Adigéry adopts a different style, more serious and psychedelic, a cross between a club space in monochrome lights and a dim performance art space. And the piece is the latter at the same time that it is a guided meditation in which Adigéry divulges all the anxieties and fears she has, related to her ethnicity, her gender, her body, her experience as a performer. And then she reminds herself, and the listener, that it is only a "mental interpretation," instructing herself to breathe and allow the body to let them go. The piece is extremely powerful, intensely vulnerable, which endears the audience at the same time that it unnerves them. Additionally, the exercise ends with Adigéry prompting the listener to perform the same kind of meditation, to record their anxieties and breathe through them. Should the listener accept the invitation, and record the "B-side" of the track, as Adigéry says, they experience a deep catharsis, coming into an understanding of the body and returning to "the core" where one is safe. Adigéry is working as a healer at the same time that she is healing herself, making the work all the more profound. 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data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0bebe95d81a4435a30dbc0b9d57b386a8327b9499ed81399cbab134db96db716/CA-PERS-14.jpg" data-mid="103994938" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0bebe95d81a4435a30dbc0b9d57b386a8327b9499ed81399cbab134db96db716/CA-PERS-14.jpg" /> Credits: Yin Yang Self-Meditation Video Directed by Jorre Janssens Set Design: Justine Verplancke Camera &amp; Tech Assistance: Vincent Lynen Styling: Angela Vanderstraeten MUA: Louiza Van de Woestyne Color Grading: Xavier Dockx Art Direction: Ill-Studio Produced: Jarri Van der Haegen Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Filmed at DEEWEE Zandoli EP Drawings by Joelle Dubois Art Direction &amp; Sleeve Design by ILL Studio Highlights Video Directed by Joaquim Bayle Director Assistant: Johanna Makabi DOP: Clément Gérard 1st AC: Eudes Quitellier Art Director: Eliz Dream Assistant Art Director: Charlie Bouffart Stylist: Maame Nsiah MUA: Flavie Terracol Gaffer: Angelo Marques Spark: Pauline Soleil Spark: Burbaud Nicolas Editor: Sarah Ceravolo Motion Designer: Charlie Bouffaert Colorist: Eudes Quitellier Producer: Jarri Van der Haegen Line Producer &amp; Producer Manager: Clément Vanpeperstraete Charlotte Adigéry store.deeweestudio.com ↗︎ Similar Artists on Display