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Soul Bites hosts dance lessons and photography exhibit

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Soul Bites hosts dance lessons and photography exhibit

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A photography show coincides with dance lessons at Soul Bites Restaurant on the 400 block of State Street in Santa Barbara.

Dance lessons are offered on most Mondays.

Master instructor Jay Byam taught swing dancing this week.

Another instructor said Salsa is coming up next Monday after Fiesta.

There are also photographs by Rod Rolle on display through August.

Rolle is a Santa Barbara-based photographer and musician who has covered everything from Michael Jackson to the Dalia Lama.

His photography exhibit highlights the work of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee in Santa Barbara.

Fans can follow his images on X @rodrolle or rodrolle.photoshelter.com

For dance information call (805)405-2946.

Art Materials Market Growth Opportunity : Jiangsu Phoenix Art Materials Technology, Colart, Golden Artist Colors Inc, F.I.L.A.

By in Art World News

Art Materials Market Growth Opportunity : Jiangsu Phoenix Art Materials Technology, Colart, Golden Artist Colors Inc, F.I.L.A.

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Disney features Malaysian artists in global campaign celebrating 100th anniversary

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Disney features Malaysian artists in global campaign celebrating 100th anniversary

Disney has launched a new ‘Create 100’ campaign, a global celebration of creativity marketing 100 years of Disney storytelling, in which Malaysian visual artist Red Hong Yi (pictured right) will represent the local creative community.

Additionally, Red has enlisted next-generation bead artist Danielle Soong (pictured left) to join the celebration. She will also produce a piece to mark the occasion.

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“I have always been touched by the magic of Disney movies and characters since I was a kid watching them with my grandfather,” said Red, adding that she had hoped to be an artist for Disney someday, making her opportunity with Disney a full circle moment.

“Through Create 100 and my love for art, I’m using unconventional materials and storytelling to create an artwork inspired by Disney. Everyone can create something new, so I hope all aspiring creators will continue to experiment and be courageous in putting their art out and telling their stories to the world,” she added.

To kick-off the campaign, Disney worked with Virgil Abloh Securities to reveal a 6-foot structural sculpture of Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey from Disney’s Fantasia at the Royal College of Art in London. The life-size piece titled ‘Structural Sorcerer — a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Sculpture’ was commissioned by Disney and designed by ALASKA.

“Paying homage to the everlasting legacy of Virgil Abloh, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey sculpture takes inspiration from his work on the grid furniture series and the Mickey Mouse illustration he created in 2018 in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday,” said the late artist’s wife, Shannon Abloh.

“Disney’s timeless stories and characters have made an indelible mark on pop culture around the globe, transcending borders, industries and generations,” said consumer products, games and publishing president, Tasia Filippatos. “We couldn’t think of a better way to honour 100 years of Disney storytelling than by collaborating with this outstanding collective of visionaries in support of Make-A-Wish.” 

Additional incredible artworks, items and experiences, together with the stories behind them, will be revealed over the summer.

The Create 100 contributions feature everything from musical elements to comic books to recreations of iconic movie props and more from renowned talent such as Beyoncé, famed French fashion designer Christian Louboutin, Italian global creative director for Swarovski, Giovanna Engelbert, Chinese virtuoso pianist Lang Lang, American fashion pioneer Tommy Hilfiger and celebrated Brazilian artist Vik Muniz.

Global partners such as adidas, Pandora and Coach will also be contributing one-of-a-kind pieces to the celebration, according to a statement. 

“Wishes are generated by the imagination of our wish children and that creative spark inspires their journey with us,” said Luciano Manzo, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish International. “Create 100 showcases the power of creativity to bring hope. This inspirational initiative will help grant life-changing wishes for children around the world who are living with critical illnesses. We are so grateful to Disney and all the artists involved for their support.”

This is not the first we have seen of global brands such as Disney working with Malaysian visual artists. Earlier this year, Netflix collaborated with marketing platform Mash, and Malaysian papercutting artist Eten Teo to create a piece of cultural artwork to celebrate Lunar New Year for Netflix viewers across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Mash curated a virtual creative studio which brings together seven creatives from its global network, each with a deep and authentic cultural connection to Asia. The final piece was inspired by the artwork of Eten Teo in order to create an artwork that spoke to the true essence of Lunar New Year. Framed by auspicious elements such as fish (abundance), coins (wealth) and peonies (prosperity), the piece reveals a cross-generational family celebrating Lunar New Year. It is a mish-mash of the myriad tiny yet meaningful familial interactions.

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#Barbenheimer backlash: Japan rejects co-marketing of Barbie and Oppenheimer as trivialising nuclear war

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#Barbenheimer backlash: Japan rejects co-marketing of Barbie and Oppenheimer as trivialising nuclear war

Warner Bros global headquarters has apologised after its Japan office publicly complained that the US-based company was engaging with the “Barbenheimer” movement, which promotes a double bill of the apocalyptic Oppenheimer film and the lighthearted Barbie blockbuster.

There is a growing backlash in Japan against the conflation of Greta Gerwig’s playfully marketed movie with Oppenheimer, a biopic of the scientist behind the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The official US Twitter account for Barbie, a Warner Bros film, had this week replied to memes featuring atom bomb images and Barbie.

In response, a statement posted on Japan’s Twitter account for the Barbie film read: “Because the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer were both released in the US on 21 July, there is currently a movement driven by overseas fans to watch them together (#Barbenheimer), but this is not an official movement.

“We find the reaction to this fan-driven movement from the official US account for the movie Barbie to be extremely regrettable. We take this very seriously and are asking the US head office to take appropriate action. We apologise to those offended by these inconsiderate actions.”

On Tuesday, Warner Bros said in a statement it “regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology”.

The release of Barbie and Oppenheimer resulted in millions around the world seeing the two vastly different blockbusters as an ironic double bill dubbed “Barbenheimer”.

On social media, users have been sharing memes and art combining the fun pink imagery of Barbie with mushroom clouds and fiery explosions in Oppenheimer.

Barbie and Oppenheimer on a cinema billboard.

But the hashtag #NoBarbenheimer has been trending in Japan in the last week, with some social media users criticising the concept of Barbenheimer as trivialising nuclear weapons and the impact the bombings had on Japan, the only country to experience a nuclear attack. One #nobarbenheimer post, viewed 7m times, reads: “The official Barbie movie account is completely on board with the atomic bomb and mushroom cloud memes, so Barbie is a no-go as well.”

Warner Bros Japan’s statement came after the official US Twitter account for Barbie reacted positively to several Barbenheimer images shared by fans, including a fan-made poster depicting Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy carrying Barbie star Margot Robbie in front of a backdrop of flames. In response, the @barbiethemovie account wrote: “It’s going to be a summer to remember.”

Twitter later added a community note to the post highlighting the historical context of the image: “At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20), an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima for the first time in human history. The particular nature of the damage caused by the atomic bombs is that mass destruction and mass murder occurred instantaneously and indiscriminately.”

Barbie is due to be released in Japan in August but Toho-Towa, Japan’s largest distributor of Hollywood films, has yet to announce a release date for Oppenheimer. Despite the sensitive subject matter, the country often shows foreign films depicting the events of the second world war without backlash. But Nolan’s film has been criticised by some for not showing the extent of the devastation wrought on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where it is estimated up to 220,000 people died in the bombings and their aftermath.

Barbie has so far made $775m (£608m) globally and is already the third best-performing film of the year, while Oppenheimer, released by Universal Pictures, has made $400m, already more than Nolan’s previous film, Tenet.

Why is #NoBarbenheimer trending in Japan?

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Why is #NoBarbenheimer trending in Japan?

Warner Bros. Japan has publicly criticised their US counterparts over ‘inconsiderate’ reactions to art combining Barbie imagery with nuclear mushroom clouds…

Warner Bros. Japan has criticised what it called “extremely regrettable” Barbenheimer tweets shared by their US counterparts.

The Barbenheimer craze, which has resulted in millions around the world watching the two blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer back-to-back in an ironic double bill dubbed “Barbenheimer”, has drawn criticism in Japan for making light of the mass destruction caused by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The Barbie US Twitter account, which responded to one Barbenheimer fan art poster which depicts Margot Robbie’s Barbie sitting on the shoulders of Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer in front of a fiery atomic mushroom cloud, by writing: “It’s going to be a summer to remember.”

Twitter, now called X, added a community note to the post explaining the historical context of the mushroom cloud image.

“At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20), an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima for the first time in human history,” the Twitter note reads. “The particular nature of the damage caused by the atomic bombs is that mass destruction and mass murder occurred instantaneously and indiscriminately.”

Warner Bros. Japan released a statement criticizing the studio’s US branch for feeding into the Barbenheimer craze on social media, leading to the hashtag #NoBarbenheimer trending in the country in recent days.

“We consider it extremely regrettable that the official account of the American headquarters for the movie ‘Barbie’ reacted to the social media postings of ‘Barbenheimer’ fans,” Warner Bros. Japan wrote in a statement published on the Barbie Japan Twitter profile. “We take this situation very seriously. We are asking the U.S. headquarters to take appropriate action. We apologize to those who were offended by this series of inconsiderate reactions.”

Warner Bros US responded to the criticism: “Warner Brothers regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology.”

Nolan’s film has been criticised by some for not showing the extent of the devastation wrought on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where it is estimated up to 220,000 people died in the bombings and their aftermath. Oppenheimer is now playing in theatres worldwide, but it has not been released in Japan and no release date has yet been determined. Its subject matter means it will be a sensitive one for Universal’s local distributor Toho, should the film get a release date.

Meet the female photographer who captured the golden age of hip-hop

By in Photography

Meet the female photographer who captured the golden age of hip-hop

Euronews Culture spoke with Lisa Leone, a photographer and filmmaker, who began her career shooting for some of the most influential names in hip-hop.

Not many can claim they were in the studio for the recording sessions of Nas’ landmark 1994 album, ‘Illmatic’. 

However, for Lisa Leone, it was just another day in her extraordinary life as a photographer on the vibrant streets of New York City, at a time when hip-hop culture was blossoming.

Hailing from the Bronx, the self-proclaimed “b-girl” developed a passion for photography from an early age and went on to capture some of the most influential figures in hip-hop, including Lauryn Hill, the legendary Notorious B.I.G, a young Snoop Dogg on the set of his debut music video and the pioneering father of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash, among many other names.

Beyond the realm of photography, Leone’s talents extend to various aspects of filmmaking, including writing, producing and directing. 

Her creative prowess led to collaborations with esteemed visionaries like Spike Lee on his groundbreaking 1989 film Do the Right Thing, and later with the legendary Stanley Kubrick, on his final masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut.

In this interview, we delve deep into Leone’s contribution to the world of hip-hop as the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Euronews Culture: Where did your passion for photography and cameras come from?

Lisa Leone: My passion for photography started with my uncle who had a makeshift darkroom in his bathroom when I was a kid. So I developed my first 8×10 print of myself when I was probably like around eight or nine. When the images would appear it felt like magic. 

What was it that you drew you to photography at the time?

When I was younger I was very shy, but I also loved to observe. So it was a way for me to  observe and figure things out behind the camera, without being the centre of attention. My passion lay in naturalistic portraiture and documentation, finding fascination in capturing the essence of textures, people’s homes, and their surroundings. It was my way of delving into life and gaining insights into different individuals and their experiences. 

Can you tell us about your early experiences as a photographer and how you got the opportunity to shoot musicians and personalities like Nas, Lauryn Hill, and Easy E?

During high school, I began my journey working in studios. At the same time, the global breakdancing and graffiti scene was exploding around the world, and I had friends like Fable and Wiggles who suddenly needed photographs for publicity, to which I agreed. I was a real b-girl at the time. Later, I attended college, where my interest in portraiture continued. It all progressed naturally. 

After college, luck was on my side, and I had the amazing opportunity to intern with Spike Lee on his film Do the Right Thing. This experience ignited my passion for filmmaking, which had already grown during my college years. I initially focused on still photography for films, but gradually, my journey led me into cinematography and eventually directing.

What are some of your most memorable early memories as a photographer?

Well being in the session of ‘Illmatic’ with Nas was like watching history being made. He was just so young and what was happening in the studio was truly special. 

I also remember a funny incident with Big Daddy Kane. When I shot him I was using a journalistic film camera so it was much slower. And he’d just had a shoot the day before where somebody was using a much fancier camera and had all these lights. So he kept commenting that my equipment was shit because I was going so slow. So I told him, ‘Well I don’t go into the music studio and tell you what to do’ which made him laugh. So we had this funny little back and forth, and it was just a great relationship. 

Funnily enough I also photographed Snoop Dogg’s first music video that Fab 5 Freddy directed, who I was good friends with. Fast forward around 25 years, and we arranged a meeting with Snoop Dogg to show him the slides from that shoot. He was blown away by the images. He said, ‘I don’t know how you captured these images. Back then I was so guarded and shy. You must have hip-hop in your veins or something.’ That was a special moment for me. 

As a candid-focused photographer, how do you ensure that your subjects are portrayed authentically?

I just spend time with them beforehand, not rushing in or bombarding them. It was usually just me, or sometimes one other person. We approached it with a certain spirit, and spoke to the person before to understand their vision. Back then, there were no digital tools to preview images, so it relied heavily on trust. I’m just there with this little black box, taking photographs, and they had to wait until I developed the film to see the results. They had to trust me. It was a different kind of relationship. 

Did you feel challenged being a female photographer in a mostly male-dominated environment?

I mean it was just annoying at times. When I was in high school, I was a total b-girl so I was coming from the culture. But it was more dealing with just always being hit on really. I really had to manoeuvre that but I was confident enough to stand toe-to-toe with these guys. 

Who is your favourite hip-hop artist/group of all time?

Now, I love Guru and I love Gang Starr, but Rakim is my all time favourite. I just got to recently spend time with him too – he just did a concert here in Miami. Salaam Remi brought him down. 

As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, what are your thoughts on the current state of the genre, and how do you think it’s changed over the years?

Well I’m always asking people what I should listen to because now it’s inundated with so much stuff and there’s so many places to listen to music. Obviously I think Kendrick Lamar‘s incredible. And have people like Lil Nas X who are breaking barriers which is awesome. There’s also some great underground stuff out there. But I really don’t listen to a lot of contemporary hip-hop. It’s now a billion, billion, billion dollar industry. So it’s all very highly produced. 

Working with Stanley Kubrick on his last film, Eyes Wide Shut, must have been an extraordinary experience. Could you share some of your most memorable moments and lessons learned from being mentored such a legendary filmmaker?

It was the most incredible experience. He’s originally from the Bronx, so he’s from the same neighbourhood as my family. He went to the same high school as my aunt and so we immediately had this connection. There’s just a cadence. 

We started talking on the phone for a year. I was just doing research pictures lighting tests and so on and so forth. And then he was finally like “Why don’t you just come out here and be the set decorator?”. Without hesitation I said yes. 

Working on a film with him felt like being part of a student film production. There’s just a small core of people. If you’re willing to give up your life, which I was on, and be on call 24/7, he’ll give you more and more to do. So I decided to dedicate all this time to absorbing and learning. I learned tremendous amount from him. 

Eventually, he gave me the chance to handle the second unit, and he even put me in the film – all of a sudden I had scenes. He was not only an exceptional director but also an incredible producer, and taught me valuable lessons about producing along the way. And I was getting ready to work on his next project A.I. but he sadly passed. 

He was a lot of fun, wicked sense of humour. Just incredible to spend four years, every single day talking to him. I carry that always and it just makes me so sad that we don’t have him anymore.

You’ve worked as a photographer, cinematographer, writer, producer and director. What advice would you give for young people looking to pursue a career in the creative industries?

When it comes to photography, my advice would be not to rush into picking up the camera immediately. Experience it and be in the moment. Connect with the subject. Try do it there instead of in the edit. Challenge yourself not to take 2000 pictures. Quality over quantity is key. 

In filmmaking, following your heart is paramount. It’s a tough journey, especially with the various challenges and strikes we face today. However, it’s essential to stay true to yourself and maintain authenticity in your work. Don’t try and follow trends or cater solely to what others want. Stay connected to your heart, letting your passion and voice shine through. 

AI technology has revolutionised the way we approach photography and filmmaking, but it has also sparked controversy around issues of authenticity and creativity. As a leading figure in the industry, what are your thoughts on the role of AI?

When it comes to AI I think I caution is necessary, especially when it comes to fields like photography, film, television, and writing. Among these, writers could potentially face the greatest risks. We need our writers. So we must approach AI with careful consideration and establish clear boundaries to prevent a loss of creativity. 

I remember the conversation in the late nineties was about whether or not digital was going to overtake film? And there was a whole camp saying there was no way it would. But look where we are now. When people say, “AI isn’t that impressive now,” I’ve been down that road. It will be great. That’s why it’s essential to begin to have these real serious discussions about the applications of AI now. 

The sad thing is, especially amid the current strikes, is the lack of humanity displayed. These artists can lose their livelihoods. We need to look out for them instead of merely thinking “This could make us billions” without regard.

To see more of Leone’s images, check out her best-seller hip-hop photography book, ‘Here I Am’, which features 104 pages of archive photographs.

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