Fresh Art International

Danny Simmons, a high profile Brooklyn-based artist, shares the essential elements of his creative practice—writing, painting, collecting and, most of all, philanthropy. The American abstract painter from Queens, NY, once coined his particular style of painting as “neo- African Abstract Expressionism.” His talent and passion for the arts reaches beyond the canvas; he has become a leader in the art world where he is known as a champion of black art.

Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz

Photos: Mark Blackshear, with permission of Danny Simmons

 

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In this episode, we share one of the creative projects of our current sound editor, Ira Kip.

Theater director Ira Kip talks about the play she wrote to illuminate the raw space between medical politics and domestic violence in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Queer community. The celebration of her new play She'Baltimore begins with a Valentine's Day benefit at the LOFTheatre in Baltimore. Ira aims to raise funds for a local charity assisting young victims of domestic violence. The play premiered on February 17, 2012, at the LOFT.

Sound Editing: Ira Kip

 

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Related Link: Ira Kip

Frédéric Nauczyciel, a Paris-based artist, describes an elusive subculture that he explored in Baltimore, Washington DC and New York City, and introduces his new photo series: Men In Heels.

Sound Editor: Ira Kip | Special Audio: DDM! “Legendary"

 

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Related Link: Frédéric Nauczyciel