Yeji Jun Portal to Enigma Exhibition - Jun 4 2011

The work of artist Yeji Jun will be featured at Agora Gallery in NY june 4-25th. If you're in the area, we highly reccommend seeing Ms. Jun's work in person. Her art, recently featured in our Aesthetics 6250 A.U., is unique to say the least and quite thought provoking. See details below.


Portal to Enigma

Portal to Enigma focuses on the work of artists who embrace the challenge of self-expression with an enthusiasm that shines through their chosen medium, enlivening and intensifying their creations. The works seek to bring a sense of beauty to touch the emotions of their viewers, leaving a lasting impression and introducing us to the delicate, vibrant wonder of the world.

June 4 - 25, 2011
Reception: Thursday, June 09, 2011
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11am - 6pm

Visit Yeji Jun's Website

See Yeji's work in Aesthetics 6250 A.U. - Spring 2011

Rooftop Party to Support WITNESS & Project: FOCUS

This Monday, join WITNESS staff, board members and volunteers to watch the sunset from one of the city's most beautiful rooftops and learn about our work. Approaching its 20th year anniversary, WITNESS is an international human rights organization based in Brooklyn that empowers people to use video to expose human rights abuses and create change.

Please RSVP and invite your friends - a $20 donation at the door will not only support WITNESS, it will also be matched thanks to a generous donor! Additionally, it will also give you access to an open bar, live music and a room of people that you will want to meet...we look forward to seeing you on Monday.



Visit Witness.org

Aesthetics Magazine Goes International

In less than one month after release, The 5th Anniversary Spring Edition of Aesthetics 6250 A.U. Magazine has been viewed in over 20 countries internationally - not to mention across the entire United States, including Hawaii.

We are very proud to say that the artists and designers featured in Aesthetics have been exposed both nationally and internationally. It is the aim of the Arts and Aesthetics Collective to promote creatively innovative and culturally relevant artists and designers around the world. And with this issue, we've done just that.


We'd like to thank all the artists & designers who contributed to the success of this issue. And to our international viewers...





Argentina

Muchas Gracias!





Korea

Kamsamnida!






France

Merci Beaucoup!






Spain

Agradecimiento!





Italy

Grazie!





Germany

vielen herzlichen Dank!





Russia

спаси́бо!






Greece

ευχαριστώ πολύ!





India

के कारण!





Brazil

Obrigado!





Canada

Merci!





United Kingdom

Thank you!





Uganda

Asante!





United Arab Emirates

شكرا





Trinidad & Tobago

Thank you!





Singapore

Terima Kasih!





Serbia

хвала!





Poland

Dziękuję!





Macedonia

Ви благодарам!





USA

And last but not least
thank you to the US!



Haven't seen it yet?

Check out the issue here

3rd Annual Sister's Keeper Conference

Free woman, culture conscious and fashion forward Netfah Amina Afia of Simply Netfah Wholistic Boutique continues in her ongoing committment to the nurturing and advancement of Afrakan women.

The conference will be held May 8 - 14, register today!

Simplynetfah.com

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:

View Rachel Maddow Clip

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