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In need of art during the lockdown? Tune in for the online Festival: Unpacking the 3Package Deal in Felix Meritis : design-expositions, dance, performances, concerts, films and more. Featuring Patta collaborators Bodil Ouedrago and Casper Kofi. With the 3Package Deal from the Amsterdam Fund for the

Photography by Jari Nuno Fat Crayon returns on Operator with close friends of the brand Abel and Ghamte Schmidt . This episode will feature a set from Able and a talk with Ghamte on Bureau Punt , the state of hip-hop, and everything in between.

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Can you introduce yourself to our readers please? My name is Maha and I’m a creative from the north of the Netherlands. How do you feel about representation within Dutch media? If you’re talking about Black Muslim representation, I’d say there isn’t. But if you take them separate, there’s plenty, so

Photography by Jozelf Wright On Saturday the 11th of December, Compagnie Theater presents AFROVISM , an afternoon celebrating our African heritage. Join a full program of art exhibits, heritage exchange, fashion, music and performance in a one-time-only curation by Faouziat Biera Faous. How do you r

Big Zuu navigates the U.K. scene with pure grace and finesse. The independent artist showcases his vocal prowess on the latest edition of GRM Daily's " Daily Duppy " series.

1982 was a landmark year for popular culture. Late Night with some dude named David Letterman made its debut, establishing a new standard for television talk shows. Michael Jackson was inspired to create an album where every single song was a banger and released Thriller. Blade Runner premiered in t

LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE There's this old music adage that artists have their entire life to prepare for that debut album and significantly less time to craft a follow-up. This can be an incredibly daunting prospect, especially if said debut was especially well-received and/or critically acclaimed. T

For our second collaboration, Patta has worked with New Balance on a 991. Twenty years after the model’s original release, 2021 marks the anniversary of the iconic 991, a cult 99x series staple crafted in New Balance’s UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria. The 991 was the first of the iconic 99x series sho

To celebrate their reimagining of the iconic Air Max 1 silhouette, longtime collaborators Nike and Patta set out on a four-part visual journey of Black culture and its many intersections – The Wave. Directed by Mahaneela, with Oscar-winning Steve McQueen acting as creative director and mentor on the

The National Archives offers a wealth of information about Curaçao and its history. But these documents, photographs and maps often only show the perspective of the old colonial rulers. The Archives’ new exhibition Kòrsou - Curaçao combines these traditional sources with different visions of the isl

Today, global athletic leader New Balance, together with one of professional sports’ most influential agents and the founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, Rich Paul, officially reveals the Rich Paul for New Balance Collection featuring footwear and apparel. Created for anyone who overcame impossible circu

Coming full circle. The final piece of our life story, Abdul Sessay recognizes his value and gets a seat at the table amongst others who have learnt the same lessons. We are all students of life, constantly learning, evolving, and finding ways to better ourselves. To shop for the Patta x Nike Air Ma