Cover Photo Credit: www.dontblinkbb.com The artistic flair of Memphis extends beyond paintings, abstract art and sculpture. Indeed, Memphis is also a hot spot for fashion startups, one of which has Memphis artist Brittney Boyd Bullock at the helm. As the founder of the Memphis-based brand Don’t Blink, Boyd Bullock is a pioneer Memphis maker. Boyd […]
I am a graduating international business major studying at The University of Memphis who moved to this area for school nearly four years ago. I chose international business because I knew I wanted to travel, and you can do anything with a business degree. Although I did not know anyone when I first moved here, […]
The rebirth of Memphis would not be possible without artists who represent strong socioeconomic messages. Indeed, visual artists in Memphis are at the forefront in terms of raising social awareness of how our culture and economy affect diverse groups of people. One such artist is Lester Julian Merriweather. Born in Memphis in 1978, Merriweather creates […]
“I was good at art when I was a little kid, but didn’t have any real interest in it until I was in high school,” said Memphis-based artist Danny Broadway. “My art teacher encouraged me to continue, and the more I got into it, the more I liked it.” Broadway’s enjoyment of the creative process is […]
Memphis music has always been different. From the fusions of country and soul singers that emanated from Soulsville to the gritty guitar sounds echoing off Beale Street, the music of Memphis has influenced the world. Our music is infectious – it gets in your bones and calls to artists like a siren, encouraging them to […]
