Embracing the Feral in the Concrete Jungle of Kingston
The title and theme of the Global Co-commission is A Feral Commons, which refers to the co-dependences and collaborations between humans, plants, animals, and water.
British High Commission Hosts ‘Windrush Portraits’ Artist Talk And ‘Barrel Children’ Film Screening
Jamaica has long been a cultural mecca, with over 4 million visitors per year coming to its shores to soak up the sun and experience the culture. This is the birthplace of Bob Marley, reggae music, and no less than five other major music genres, including dancehall, ska, rocksteady, dub, and mento.
Island in Transition
Jamaica has long been a cultural mecca, with over 4 million visitors per year coming to its shores to soak up the sun and experience the culture. This is the birthplace of Bob Marley, reggae music, and no less than five other major music genres, including dancehall, ska, rocksteady, dub, and mento.
Culture as Resistance: Reflections on Seven Years of Kingston Creative
Reclaiming physical space is resistance. Challenging the status quo is resistance. Defining Arts and Culture as a driver of social and economic transformation is resistance. Putting artists and cultural workers in a position of prominence and status in our society is resistance. Intentionally betting on what is most powerful about us as a country – […]
Creative Tech Lab 2.0 Births Innovative Business Ideas from Jamaica
Creative Tech Lab 2.0 Births Innovative Business Ideas from Jamaica The Creative Technology Lab (CTL) 2023, an innovative initiative uniting creative minds and tech enthusiasts, has concluded its journey, marking the culmination of weeks filled with collaborative energy, hard work and creativity. Spanning across Jamaica and Honduras, and funded by the Inter American Development Bank […]
Artist Talk at the Kingston Creative Hub explores Healing Through Textile Arts
Kingston Creative in collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia in Jamaica introduces the work of Virgelina Chará, Colombian human rights defender and reparations advocate For over eight (8) decades, Art therapy has been accepted across the world as a means of processing traumatic experiences and providing some relief for victims. In Jamaica, some visual artists […]
Saint International ‘Faces of Summer’ Model Search Takes Centre Stage at Kingston Creative’s ArtWalk Festival
Picture this: vibrant art displays, pulsating music, stylish fashion shows, and a community coming together in the heart of downtown Kingston for an exciting summer celebration. That’s the agenda for local non-government organisation Kingston Creative, in partnership with Red Stripe Flavours, Saint International and Main Event, as they gear up to present the most fashionable […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND THE ORANGE ECONOMY
I had the pleasure of meeting the artist Ai-Da late last year. She gave a powerful presentation at the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit, addressed the House of Lords in the UK and hosted her own exhibition of art at the United Nations and the Venice Biennale. Not too shabby for an artist barely four years […]
Kingston Creative Celebrates First 50 Founders
On its 6th Anniversary, Kingston Creative announces the First 50 Founders and launches ‘100 Creative Innovators’ campaign to support the Cultural & Creative Industries in Jamaica