art
[Thenublk] Visual artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe talks inspiration, artistic challenges & Solange
2nd September 2013 | GabstamaticIntroduce yourself
My name is Kosisochukwu Nnebe, and I am a 19 year old Montreal-based artist. I was born in Nigeria, moved to Canada when I was 5, and grew up in Gatineau, Quebec. I’m currently doing a double major … Read More
[Art + Design] The Hip Hop Coloring book by artist James ‘Creative’ Shields: educating children about Hip Hop
24th February 2012 | Gabstamatic
I’ve always been interested in how people use music and in particular the artform of Hip Hop in connection with education. I purchased a copy of the Gangsta Rap colouring book a few years ago but it … Read More
[Film Screening] The Creators: Art & activism in South Africa – Feb 12th @ The Exhibit
28th January 2012 | Gabstamatic
Critical Perspective and The Film Hub have teamed up to screen ‘The Creators’, a documentary exploring art and activism in the reconstruction of postapartheid South Africa.
About the film
The story begins in the mind of Cashril Plus, … Read More
Trailer: Jean Micheal Basquiat – The Radiant Child
12th November 2010 | GabstamaticI’ve been making a few phonecalls about this film. That’s all I’ll say for now :).
Centered on a rare interview that director and friend Tamra Davis shot with Basquiat over twenty years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric … Read More
T-Shirt Tuesdays: 101 Apparel
20th July 2010 | Gabstamatic101 Apparel was created by designer Eric Crandell in 2005 as a way to seamlessly bridge the gap between art, music, and fashion. As Ubiquity Records Art Director for many years he applied his skills in designing album … Read More
Imagining Mozambique
14th December 2009 | Gabstamatic
Colonization, civil war, natural disaster and economic instability have plagued Mozambique which has led to widespread … Read More
South African Art Now
10th November 2009 | GabstamaticDescribed by international curator Okwui Enwezor as “one of the most dynamic and vigorous spaces of artistic practice,” contemporary South African art is an exciting, emerging scene that is attracting the attention of international museums, curators, and collectors today.