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Quick Recap of Liguanea Arts Festival 2013

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Cultural Voice visited the Liguanea Arts Festival 2013 and checked out works on display by various painters, photographers, sculptors, and jewelry makers. The Creative Industries continue to generate great buzz, and the Caribbean has a bounty of talent to offer. Here are a few snapshots from the event. More photos are available on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ culturalvoice  Nicole Brown Photography on Display CV sends a special “shout-out” to artists such as Rachel Wade-Moss, Kai Watson and Nicole Brown who have all been featured in Cultural Voice’s blog. Cultural Voice remains proud of your growth and achievements, and hope you had a fantastic festival!    

New York Based Artist Kehinde Wiley To Visit Jamaica

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  Concept NV is pleased to announce the visit to Jamaica of renowned New York based portrait painter Kehinde Wiley, April 22 to May 05, 2013.   This exploratory visit will facilitate preparation for ‘The World Stage: Jamaica’ , a portrait exhibition to be presented at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London, October 2013.   Mr. Wiley’s portraits are typically based on photographs, and include heroic portraits which address the image and social recontextualization of primarily, black and brown young men in contemporary culture. Over the years his extensive ‘World Stage’ series has expanded to include models from countries such as China, India, Israel, Brazil and Senegal.   These portraits incorporate aspects of the history and culture of each country and are often a source of national pride. Jamaica will now be added to this venerable line-up. During his visit, Wiley will conduct photo sessions with people of interest whose portraits will be displayed in ‘The World Stage

Cultural Voice Explores The Best In The Creative Industries In Madrid, Spain! Viva España!

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                                                   The Zinc Shower event was held between April 11-12, 2013. It brought together some of Spain’s most promising entrepreneurs and innovators in the world of the Creative Industries. The backdrop for this occasion was set in the abandoned slaughter house known as the Matadero, giving it a rustic feel and space to immense creativity. Cultural Voice was in Madrid, Spain to witness it all unfold. Here are a few snapshots from the event.      For more intriguing photographs, please go to our Cultural Voice  facebook page!

Cultural Voice's Latest Issue!!!!!!

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Musicians Sara Stranovsky & Binga de Castro on CV's latest Cover We celebrate some very groundbreaking women from across the globe in Cultural Voice eZine’s latest issue. Amy Selwyn takes us through the streets of Rome in her “Storytegic” journey after leaving the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC. Pavan Ahluwalia, the current Guinness Book of World Records’ Holder of the title “the fastest Henna artist,” sculpts her beginnings. We also feature female artists from Tashkeil’s production of “Backstage.” Tashkeil is a Saudi Arabian platform for trendsetting designers.   The multi-talented Sara Stranovsky’s story is full of adventures and there is even a surprise video!! We of course included the work of a talented Jamaican Male Photographer Max Earle, who gives new perspective to the island nation! Be sure to check out all this and more!!! Click here to read latest issue!!