Let's make this the ultimate art post on Tumblr...
It would be interesting to see what are your favorite paintings and have you share them with all of us. I propose that we all add one those on this post every week. Maybe we will discover some hidden gems.
Let's see how much art we can cram on a single post.
I'll start things up...
''Blackman Street, London'' made by John Atkinson Grimshaw
Charles Blackman’s compelling Schoolgirls series, produced between 1952 and 1955, marked a turning point in the artist’s career, establishing his reputation as a significant painter of modern life in the postwar era.
Through his evocative depictions of uniformed, often solitary schoolgirls in urban settings pervaded by menacing undertones, Blackman explored the themes of alienation, vulnerability and innocence under threat. He derived inspiration from a range of sources, including the notorious murder of a young girl in Melbourne, modern literature on the theme of adolescence, the lyrical poetry of John Shaw Neilson, and direct observations of children interacting in the city streets.
Painted in tempera, enamel and oil on board the Schoolgirl images are rich in psychological power. After they were first exhibited at Peter Bray Gallery, Melbourne in May 1953, Heide founders John and Sunday acquired several examples, reinforcing their position as the first major collectors of Blackman’s work.
Nas' album "Hip Hop Is Dead," released in 2006, was a provocative statement that generated significant discussion in the music world and beyond. The title track, "Hip Hop Is Dead," is often interpreted as Nas' critique of the state of hip-hop at the time, suggesting that it had lost its originality and authenticity. This sentiment resonated with listeners who felt that the genre was becoming too commercialized and disconnected from its roots in the Black community.
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The impact of hip hop on the upliftment of the Black community is multifaceted but an illusion like the return of Jesus. Hip hop emerged as a powerful expression for Black and Brown youths in urban 🇺🇸 cities, originating in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s. It provided a platform for storytelling, sharing experiences, and addressing social issues like poverty, racism, and police brutality. Over the years, hip-hop artists have used their influence to raise awareness about social injustices and inspire change. It has been instrumental in shaping culture, fashion, language, and art within and beyond the Black community.
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Hip-hop has created an economic system that has profited every other community but the Black community in truth. It’s a blessing that street kids with no education have become multi-millionaire artists, producers, and entrepreneurs to succeed in an industry they have no significant control over, but what about the rest of us? This economic empowerment has been crucial in lining the pockets of Jewish executives at the expense of Black folks across the nation.
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In summary, while Nas' statement about hip hop being dead was a critique of the genre's state, he didn’t lie! And those with wisdom knew it had to be said! Wake the f*ck up! HIP-HOP IS DEAD. 🪦
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