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10 Jul

In Berlin, Emerging Fashion Goes Big on Diversity, Politics

On the last edition of Berlin’s fashion week, one show particularly made headlines and caused confusion all over the world. With help from international activist groups, a Berlin creative collective, Platte, hosted a “fake” Adidas show, complete with a press release and a sensible runway collection, to spotlight Adidas’ alleged exploitation of staff on far-flung supply chains. The German company later denied the allegations. But before it did so, the style week event deceived greater than a number of industry insiders. Up until the last minutes of the runway show, many believed the entire thing was real. During this Berlin Fashion Week, which starts Monday, the Platte collective isn’t doing anything quite as controversial (so far as anyone knows). But consistent with what...
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14 Jun

City Life Org – Queer|Art Awards The 2023 Robert

B Dukes headshot B DUKES HONORED AS WINNER; FOUR FINALISTS RECOGNIZED Queer|Art, Latest York City’s home for the creative and skilled development of LGBTQ+ artists, is pleased to announce the 2023 winner of The Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Photographers: multidisciplinary artist and healer B Dukes. The Oakland-based artist will receive $10,000, and 4 distinguished finalists may even receive awards. 2023 Finalists Kenzi Crash, Elijah Ndoumbe, Zula Rabikowska, and Chad Unger will each receive a grant of $1,250.  The Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Photographers supports and promotes self-taught, early profession or otherwise emerging LGBTQ+ artists, awarded on a yearly basis. This support is significant for emerging artists, who may lack the financial resources or institutional support available to more established artists. The grant...
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