Author archive: Rand Pearson
UP Insight: #MsingiFound- Self-exiled Photographer Resurfaces Briefly
What will happen next for Msingi is an evolving story. His experience may well propel a new phase in his art, or he may walk away from it forever.
DetailsUP Insight: The Case of Msingi Sasis (And Why You Should Care)
After his arrest as a terrorism suspect in April 2015 and subsequent detention at Lan’gata police station, prolific photographer and visual artist, Msingi Sasis has been left destitute and homeless. Who is to blame?
DetailsEditor’s Note: Remembering Just A Band
Through their music, art and words they helped draw global attention to Nairobi as an emerging urban culture to be reckoned with… this will always be their lasting legacy.
DetailsUP Insight: Kenya’s Ivory Crush
Hollywood photo-opp, or real turn in fight against the illegal trade?
DetailsBreaking Society: DXD asks “What is the Culture of Things?”
The Culture of Things is an anthropological exercise that examines the societal traits of sub-cultures and how this influences what it produces—from art to consumer products. In doing this, we should also be asking the tough questions around what works and what doesn’t in a cultural context.
DetailsWrapping UP #DXD2015
This issue sheds light on the thinkers behind DXD as well as key profiles of nominees from this year’s competition.
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