They say that it takes about 7 years 4 u 2 recycle all the cells in your body. This took place abt 2 Pierre’s ago.
Chakaras & I went to art school together. We had several small adventures during the time we knew each other… our last big one was a road trip to the Million Man March in October 1995.
I was inspired to get this photo essay/album scanned and uploaded by his untimely passing last week. It’s dedicated to him, his memory, and all of those whose lives he touched.
You always hear the cliche about the journey and the destination. We’re all destined to end up in the same place, but i am thankful that our journeys crossed paths at some point. I am better because of it. Thank you, Chakaras. rest in peace.
“A new performance art project that we have been working on with RED CLAY called High and Low, the name is based on the Kurosawa film with the same title. We take High art to common places and see what reactions we get.” – Shawn Peters
TALKBACK THEATER! July – 10th. 8.pm, 106 W. North Ave Baltimore, Maryland
Come join us for a movie night featuring offbeat 2007 indie flick Great World of Sound: directed by Craig Zobel. As always: FREE movie, light snack, loose and comfortable mood.
“Great World of Sound” follows Martin (Pat Healy), as he applies for a job at a company training prospective “music producers”. During training he pairs up with another new employee, Clarence (Kene Holliday), a middle aged man trying to change his career path. As record producers, the two travel to towns where the company has placed newspaper ads to find undiscovered musicians. They are seeking talent for the record label- signing new artists and giving them a chance to let their music be heard… for a small fee. It’s going great at first, but soon Martin and Clarence begin to question whether the company is as virtuous as it promises to be in its promise to give people their dream.This film evokes the image of the traveling salesman- a talent salesman- to address the increasing trend of people looking for a shortcut to fame. The film also examines the people who promise such an easy path- commenting that a “scam artist” rarely believes they are one, and that often the scam artist is being scammed himself.
This event is brought to you by exittheapple in conjunction with Westnorth Studio and is sponsored by Station North Arts Inc.
I’ll be spinning in an amazing space in Baltimore Maryland this Friday with Uncle MAR & extra special Guest DJ Brett from Boundless! feel free to spread the word
On Memorial Day, America honors those who have lost their lives in service. I wanted to share this audio of interviews with Black soldiers during the VietNam conflict, which is an undertold story. The album was released by Motown Records in the late 1970s, and it was called “Guess Who’s Coming Home.” It was never reprinted, rereleased, or digitized… i didn’t want this piece of history to be buried so i’m presenting the first side of the album here.
Click Here to listen/download the mp3
**Explicit Language**
As we celebrate on this day, remember the fallen, and connect with friends and family, let’s keep in mind that certain stories continue to be untold … right now for instance gays and lesbians in the military are fighting for the country but still struggling for their rights.
This is part of a social experiment/art project I’m working on which involves re-imagining everyday, often overlooked forms of written communication.
If you’d like to make an audio response please call the number on the posters, any response you feel would be welcome. I will be posting the audio responses when I have completed the entire art piece. Thank you for taking part.
Please feel free share this link or to download the PDF and print/post these posters wherever you see fit.
Now in its 4th year @ West North studio in Sunny baltimore, Maryland!
This weekend we will be screening indie film sensation “Medicine for Melancholy,” a film by Barry Jenkins. A love story of bikes and one-night stands told through two African-American twenty-somethings dealing with the conundrum of being a minority in a rapidly gentrifying San Francisco.
bring your witty retorts, jokes and insightful commentary and we will bring the movie & some healthy snacks. its all free!
location & time:
westnorth studios, 106 w. north st,
8pm on saturday may 8th.
if you ever wondered why the Make A Wish Foundation gets the big bucks from philanthropists and private individuals alike, read this seattle times story about 13 year old Erik Martin, who experienced a day as a superhero this week. the organization involved hundreds of volunteers to help Erik (as superhero “Electron Boy”) pull off not one, not two, but THREE daring rescues in his hometown of Seattle. The daylong production ended with a showdown with his nemesis, and i challenge you to read the whole article without getting a bit misty. –jb
WARNING: This video contains “bad” words, brief nudity & graphic violence towards the end…However if you can get past that I feel this is an interesting commentary considering recent political events. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.-pierre bennu
‘Born Free’ song by M.I.A
Directed by Romain Gavras
Director of photography André Chemetoff
On Memorial Day, America honors those who have lost their lives in service. I wanted to share this audio of interviews with Black soldiers during the VietNam conflict, which is an undertold story. The album was released by Motown Records in the late 1970s, and it was called “Guess Who’s Coming Home.” It was never reprinted, rereleased, or digitized… i didn’t want this piece of history to be buried so i’m presenting the first side of the album here. 
if you ever wondered why the Make A Wish Foundation gets the big bucks from philanthropists and private individuals alike, read 
