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The digital platform hoping to redefine ‘queer’ art

If you’re in the market for ghoulish ceramic heads or colorful collages of gay sex among off-duty soldiers, a new digital art platform has you covered.

The one-of-a-kind online hub is a new venture from Queer Art Projects, a London-based production company. Launched last December, QAP.digital is currently home to sixteen LGBTQ artists and features dozens of pieces — from paintings to zines, photography to textile art — handpicked by its founders Tuna Erdem and Seda Ergul, and collaborator Mine
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What this African American Hasidic Jewish rapper knows about the power of laughter

The story of an African American gang member in Seattle reinventing himself as a Hasidic Jewish rapper in Jerusalem might not sound like your typical comedy series.

But then, Nissim Black – the real-life inspiration for a series being developed by HBO Max called “Motherland Bounce” – is anything but your typical character. (CNN and HBO Max are both part of Warner Bros. Discovery),

Black, 35, grew up in a family of hip-hop artists and was raised Muslim (though non practicing). His parents dealt
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'Japandi': Why Japanese-meets-Scandi design is taking over the internet

The cozy cleanliness of Scandinavian interiors and the minimalist beauty of traditional Japanese decor have made them both staples of modern home design. Now, there's a growing trend combining the two: "Japandi."

"I think a lot of people were looking for a style that is relaxing," said Laila Rietbergen, author of the new book "Japandi Living" in an email interview. "The serene and calming aesthetics of Japandi style and the craftsmanship items that are more durable fits perfectly within these n