Visual Culture: “Papa Machete” Explores Haitian Machete Fencing
A new documentary puts the spotlight on Haiti's own underground sport.
Visual Culture: Andre Woolery’s Dancehall Portraits
"I just want to continue to put Jamaica on the world stage as influencers of culture while highlighting what makes us unique."
LargeUp Interview: Director Karen Marks Mafundikwa on “The Price of Memory”
A Q+A with the director of the new film advancing the reparations movement in Jamaica.
Visual Culture: Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “The Death of Baphomet” Art Show
Lee "Scratch" Perry has a new art show opening in Los Angeles this week, and he's using it to take on Satan, The Illuminati...and Jay-Z.
Visual Culture: Paint Jamaica Re-Imagines Downtown Kingston
The volunteer art collective Paint Jamaica aims to transform downtown Kingston with uplifting and beautiful murals.
Visual Culture: Taj Francis’ TENFOLD: Opus Series
Words by Saxon Baird—
Taj Francis, who was featured in our Toppa Ten Jamaican Artists You Should Know spotlight last year, has been catching our eyes for a minute now with his psychedelic, reggae-meets-a... Read More...
In the LargeUp Store: Ninjaman Prints by Lord Blakely
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Drawing from his love of dancehall music, early animation, European history, Saturday morning cartoons and the collision of cultures, Portland, Oregon-based Blakely Dadson, a/k/a Lor... Read More...
Visual Vibration: Bob Marley x Shepard Fairey
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Bob Marley's image has become almost as important a part of his legacy as his music—both are ubiquitous worldwide, and accordingly represent many people's first exposure to Jamai... Read More...
Top Honors: The Poetry + Art of St. Lucia’s Derek Walcott
Words by Natalie Weiner–
As St. Lucia celebrates its 35th anniversary of independence this year, its culture is about to get a big New York closeup. If you've ever wondered about the island's literature, mus... Read More...
Visual Culture: Designer Brent Rollins
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Greg Washington —
Brooklyn-based, LA-raised artist and Complex art director Brent Rollins doesn't exactly need to pad his resume. The half-Bajan, half-Vietnamese illustr... Read More...
Fashion Fridays: Get to Know Designer Ayana Rivière
Words by Tami Tsansai::Photos by Storm Saulter::Model: Ayana Rivière—
It’s no secret that the Caribbean is home to scores of talented fashion designers, but how many can boast of serendipity and prepar... Read More...
Visual Culture: Lord Blakely’s “Portraits of a Ninja” Exhibition
Words by Jesse Serwer, Images by Lord Blakely—
Portland, Oregon-based visual artist Blakely Dadson, a/k/a Lord Blakely, caught our attention earlier this year with one of the more unusual dancehall-inspire... Read More...