Tag: art

selfportraitsofcolor:

Bayu Utomo, b. 1969
Self Portrait
Malaysia (2000)
Singapore Art Museum
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Born in Sabah, Malaysia in 1969, Bayu Utomo Radjikin graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA, majoring in sculpture… He is also one of the founders of Matahati, an art collective formed in 1989.The introspective manner in which the artist chose to portray himself clearly reflects the intensity in the attitude taken towards his work. This is a very dark portrait where he has effectively used chiaroscuro technique to reflect the intensity of his character and the seriousness he projects towards his art.

conceptartlibrary:

Black Panther- Shuri

Princess of Wakanda, sister of T’Challa the Black Panther, and the leader of Wakanda’s technological advancement, Shuri is often referred to as the ‘Wakandan Tony Stark’, but is so much more. Played by Letitia Wright in the film, Shuri is responsible for the creation of the cutting-edge Black Panther suit, vibranium transference systems, Wakandan transportation, and medical technology leagues ahead of what’s available in the rest of the world. She was tasked with removing the HYDRA programming from The Winter Soldier’s mind at the end of Civil War. 

Designed to be rebellious and authentic, Shuri’s wardrobe is a mixture of the classic Wakandan esthetic the film establishes and more western trends, her casual nature and disregard for things she deems outdated putting her at odds with the very tradition-steeped role of a Princess. The majority of her outfits boast colors as bright as her personality, and make her stand out as one of the best characters in the movie.

wifwolf:

Valentine’s day is boring. Instead, let’s celebrate the anniversary of Native Hawaiians killing the fuck outta douchebag English explorer Captain James Cook, on February 14, 1779.

anti-colonialism and indigenous resistance 8ever.

Actually, let’s celebrate with an image that is more historically accurate and presents the Hawaiians and not Cook as the central figures.

This image by German master Johann Zoffany made Englishmen salty well into the 19th century. Reblog to make a Victorian Englishman roll over in his grave!