Sama’ Abdulhadi: Palestine’s techno champion

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Known as the “queen of the Palestinian techno scene”, Sama’ Abdulhadi was becoming internationally recognised as a powerful force in dance music until a gig in Palestine late last year went terribly wrong, threatening not only her career, but her safety and freedom. An artist as determined as she is talented, Sama’ is fighting for her work to be heard, and for the world to connect with her and her fellow Palestinians. Sirin Kale discovers how Sama’ was saved by techno, and how she’s rebuilding her life, and her scene, after a tumultuous time Continue reading

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Pierce Brosnan on the Centennial Birthday of American Painter, LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman was one of America’s most prominent and famous sports artists, documenting some of the most iconic athletes and moments in the 20th Century sports arena. From boxing, for which he as an artist-in-residence with Muhammad Ali, to baseball, basketball, racing and more, Neiman’s legacy is one that puts sports in the synonymous category of fine art. On his centennial birthdate, we were happy to work with the LeRoy Neiman Foundation on this essay and rememberance by actor and artist, Pierce Brosnan, as he talks about the legacy of one of the great painters of the last 100 years. —Evan Pricco

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