Noor Kazmi writes of the “blonding” of the “dark” with each generation. Heritage cultures are disappearing while European cultures build. Photo by Yan Yanez, photo and poetry series A Walk Among Gods.

Miki Vale is a hip-hop artist with the heart and drive of an artivist focusing on social and political issues. She loves to create, to share, and to help others create, as well. She is also a poet, a commissioned playwright, and a teacher working with displaced and disconnected populations. Miki talks Respite, and what it means to feel at home.

Igniting Pride is the rallying cry of the Ignite collection photo shoot which provided Arash Afshar, photographer, an opportunity to offer his perspective on the creative process, making art vs allowing art to make itself.

From graffiti art to fine art, from high-up bridges to high-up buildings, from less than legal to pro bono public art, every risk pays off for paint fiend and adrenaline rush junkie, Risk.

When I arrived at John Reynolds’ (aka Bass Exotic) apartment on a beautiful sunny afternoon for the interview, I had one major thought on my mind:
Don’t. Get. To. Know. John. At least… not until the tape was rolling.