Journey
A Modern African Tarot
The third card in A Modern African Tarot deepens the journey begun by O FOOL and I MAGICIAN. Where the Fool steps into possibility and the Magician channels intention, the High Priestess turns inward—toward silence, intuition, and ancestral knowing. She is the guardian of mystery, the voice between worlds, and the embodiment of spiritual depth.
By Vongani Bandi2 months ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
Tarot has always been more than cards—it’s a mirror, a guide, a way to tell our stories. For centuries, the decks most people know—like the Rider Waite Smith—have been built on European imagery and symbolism. Castles, knights, biblical archetypes… powerful in their context, but distant for those of us whose roots and rhythms are African. These images speak to a worldview shaped by medieval Europe, but they often feel foreign when held in African hands.
By Vongani Bandi2 months ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
This card marks the beginning of a powerful journey—a series of African-themed Major Arcana reimaginings that will culminate in the final card: The World. Each card in this series is designed to reflect modern African life, symbolism, and spirit, offering a fresh lens through which to explore timeless archetypes. We begin, as all journeys do, with O FOOL.
By Vongani Bandi2 months ago in Art
More Than Pleasing: Art and Environment
Let us begin with the premise that being environmentally conscious does not imply being flawless; rather, it means being mindful of what needs to be done to make our earth a better place for future generations.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 2 months ago in Art
The Unnamed: Chronicles of a Faceless Journey
There is a VHS tape somewhere in my mind, dusty and forgotten, labeled simply "LIFE." It sits among relics I cannot name—fragments of bone, the architecture of a ribcage, remnants of what once was. I have been thinking about this tape recently, wondering if anyone would bother to play it. Wondering what they would find if they did.
By Prompted Beauty2 months ago in Art
Why Musical Adaptations Shine in Local and Community Theater Settings
Musical adaptations have long held a special place in the world of local and community theater. Their vibrant storytelling, emotional depth, and the seamless blend of dialogue, music, and movement make them irresistible to both performers and audiences. But what truly puts them apart is their amazing ability to breathe new life into beloved stories while inviting local talent to shine. Whether staged in a modest high school auditorium or a bustling community arts center, musical adaptations deliver a shared, immersive experience that resonates long after the curtain falls.
By Brandon Honey2 months ago in Art
The Woman Who Became a Mirror
In the history of performance art, few moments have struck the human conscience as sharply as what unfolded in a modest gallery in Naples in 1974. It was an experiment that involved no words, no movement, and no stage—only a woman, a table of seventy-two objects, and the unpredictable landscape of the human soul. To this day, Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 remains one of the most disturbing, enlightening, and unforgettable explorations of human behavior ever witnessed.
By Ikram Ullah2 months ago in Art
Profanity- call me a name!
Hey, you are this, you are that! Oh, am I? Tell me more! Let me understand where you are coming from, and what level I need to get down to to see what is holding you up so high. It feels like the grass beneath you is so dreadful that you are standing on it, it starts to die out - and become yellowish.
By Aubrie Belle 2 months ago in Art
The Day I Met a Future Version of Myself in a Train Station
I didn’t plan on taking the late train that night. I missed my original one, spilled coffee on my jacket, and honestly felt like the universe was punishing me for something I didn’t remember doing. The station was nearly empty—just a few scattered passengers lost in their own worlds.
By Atif khurshaid2 months ago in Art
