Michigan law threatens Afrakan community

Courtesy April 25's episode of the Rachel Maddow Show...Michigan's emergency financial manager law grants its "overseer" the unilateral power to deconstruct the Afrakan (African American) community of Benton Harbor. This small community off the shores of Lake Michigan is the first town in Michigan to have its elected government effectively nullified. See this clip below for more details:

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Another argument for the development of autonomous communities. http://pyakule.com/community_home.html

Aesthetics 6250 A.U. Available in Print

Aesthetics 6250 A.U. is now available for purchase in paperback and as limited release hardcover. 5 years in the making, Aesthetics features 4 amazing artists and 2 incredible designers in over 100 outstanding pages. Available exclusively here from the Arts and Aesthetics Collective.

The Soundtrack of Aesthetics 6250 A.U.

There's something to be said when the visual arts are complimented by acoustic artistry. During the design process, we must have listened to the Sin and the Fear by Mangataot hourly for days, and every CD by Last Soul Descendents is a must for those into ambient moods and introspection. Aesthetics 6250 A.U. Spring 2011 edition was a labor of love, the intensity of which can be felt through the soundtrack that accompanied its creation. We hope you enjoy.

Browse through the soundtrack of Aesthetics here:
http://pyakule.com/music

New Aesthetics 6250 A.U. 5th Anniversary Spring Edition

A Pattern Master a Griot and a Phenom coalesce with Inner Visions. A Couturiere and One conversant in the banter of butterflies reach an accord. They all shall meet in the spring, on the last day of the third month, in the 11th year of the second millenium. It is then, that their acts of creation will manifest for the world to see.

The wait is over.




Aesthetics 6250 A.U. 5th Anniversary Spring Edition is here


View it now






Over 100 pages. Featuring the art of:



Yeji Jun


Larry "Poncho" Brown



Joseph C. Randall



Jamie Martinez


Vintage stylings and interior designs by
Sarah Stavrou of Sarafine


Handcrafted jewelry by
Bluforks' own Kim Lake


All this plus a book review by Chenjerai Kumanyika
and an in depth look at Sabir Bey


View Aesthetics 6250 A.U. Spring 2011

Sarafine' Trunk Show

SARAFINÉ TRUNK SHOW FEATURING HANDBAGS AND FLOATING JEWELRY

When:
SAT. MARCH 26, 2011 FROM 12-4 PM

Where:
9230 SWALLOW DR.
LA, CA 90069

NORTH OF SUNSET BLVD- ABOVE DOHENY ESTATES AT THE TOP OF THE HILL

DESIGNS BY SARAH STAVROU
WWW.SARAFINE.COM
917 312 8531

Sarah Stavrou will be featured in the upcoming issue of Aesthetics 6250 A.U.
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Promoting in NoDa

NoDa


All Arts Market @ the Neighborhood Theater


Inside the Neighborhood Theater


Checking out the art


Artist John Walker (see, told you we'd remember your name)

Our first time in the NoDa section of Charlotte N.C., March 12, 2011. Though small, there is a vibrant art community whose creative presence was very evident. The venues, galleries, artists and vendors that we came in contact with responded positively to Aesthetics 6250 A.U. ... next time, maybe NoDa will host a magazine release party or even Apotheosis Art and Fashion Exhibition... stay tuned.

PKDG travels to North Carolina to participate in the NoDa Arts Festival

NoDa is Charlotte’s historic arts and entertainment district – a neighborhood where the people are as diverse as the art, live music, craft beers, restaurants, custom gifts and tattoos you will find here. NoDa is dedicated to promoting the arts, living eco-friendly lifestyles, supporting small businesses, encouraging diversity and aiding fellow charities.