Grown Out, Up No other social function of hair exists that intrigues as much as rebellion. The central character in the Terminal Milwaukee series Tom Crawford has, among other conspicuous features of his appearance, a flop of bushy wavy mane draping over his forehead nearly covering his glasses. During those days post the decade of... Continue Reading →
Pt. 6, ExFabula, Monumental Integrity and Murals
A Rip in Time Framing well an evening of cultural intersection, John Gurda spoke of man from Missouri that escaped enslavement in 1854 that sought refuge in Racine, WI. Under the authority of the Fugitive Slave Act, the man's alleged owner arrived in Racine with Federal Marshals, took the man into custody and detained him... Continue Reading →
Shaping Influence, ExFabula, Barbershop
Contents Pt. 1 Shaping Influence, ExFabula, Barbershop Pt. 2 ExFabula, John Gurda on Capital Court History Pt. 3 ExFabula, The Sherrill's, A Black Business Legacy Pt. 4 ExFabula, Sunshine and Rain< Pt. 5 ExFabula, Tom Crawford, a Thankful Trim Pt. 6 ExFabula, Monumental Integrity and Murals Related Post Drink the Well, ExFabula, Terminal Milwaukee, http://wp.me/p1hPwN-Bn... Continue Reading →
Shaping Influence, ExFabula, Barbershop
Set in the Capitol Heights neighborhood for Terminal Milwaukee's current episode, ExFabula teamed up with the owners of the oldest Barbershop lineage in Milwaukee, Satin Wave, to host an evening of storytelling revolving around grooming experiences. ExFabula and Satin Wave deserve major kudos for breaking uncharted ground. Let's look at it this way. I over heard a 17 year-old African-American... Continue Reading →
Retrospective: Levine and Heimerl, Handmade Nation
I really enjoyed the film Handmade Nation, the work of Milwaukee documentarians. The review I authored entitled Manifest Dexterity originally posted February 8, 2009 on Sane Artworks Blog. ------- ---- ------- Manifest Dexterity Wanna stick it to the "the man"? What if I told you that you could do it in the comfort of your... Continue Reading →
Local Trolley 