Bahamas Art: Angelika Wallace-Whitfield

Using the studio at the Bahamian Project’s new Creative Center – Bahamas, Gilbert captured Angelika with her latest public project stenciled on the background wall. HOPE IS A WEAPON began as a street art/graffiti tagging public project in the 9th National Exhibition at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas in 2018. Angelika says she […]

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Travis Clarke Bahamian Model

Model of the Month: Travis Clarke

The Bahamas fashion community has quite the line-up of diverse and talented models. As part of our efforts to showcase Bahamian fashion, we have set out to highlight the talent throughout the islands. Our first model of the month was recently signed with Choice Model Management Agency. Travis Clarke  CMM Agency Height: 6’0 Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown Waist: 30 […]

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Portrait of Gerard Royale-Beckham

Gerard Royale-Beckham: Doing it his way

By: Mia G. Gerard Rolle, also known as Gerard Royale-Beckham, is recognized as an outstanding model and pageant guru here in the Bahamas.  He is partnered with Stephanie Nihon who heads Choice Model Management (CMM Models).  However, Gerard is also known for his role in The Bahamas Fashion Honor Awards. While sitting with him we […]

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‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Honored by NAACP

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards honored Ruth E. Carter with the Vanguard Award for Costume Design. Carter’s notable credits include Malcolm X, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Dolemite is My Name, and Marvel’s Black Panther, which she won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design in 2019, reports the LA Times. Read more here. 

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The Work of Augusta Savage

Augusta Savage was one of the most important Black artists and activists of all time. A sculptor, and a critical part of the Harlem Renaissance, she was also a teacher. Her studio was a crucial influence on the development of a string of artists who would go on to be internationally recognised, including Jacob Lawrence. […]

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