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Featuring Robert, 125th Street and Lenox Ave, Harlem, USA | August 9, 2016
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Franklin Gaskin, better known as “Franco the Great,” is internationally known for his paintings on storefront metal gates across 125th Street in Harlem, USA. The major thoroughfare is even unofficially titled “Franco’s Blvd.”
However, Franco comes from extremely humble beginnings with a troubling start. When Franco was very young he suffered a severe head injury that left him unable to articulate properly, and as a result, he was treated like an outcast by his family and peers. Franco found solace in art and through patience and dedication was able to find his voice. From painting in Panama for $1.50 a week to relocating to NYC in the 50’s to traveling all over the world, his art has opened up countless doors. “I always feel that the world owes me nothing but opportunity,” he said. “All I needed was the opportunity to show what I could do.” Franco shares shares part of his story along with some life advice. [Second Camera: Patrice Waite | via @Salon] [Prince Tribute | State Office Building, Harlem, USA | 4.25.16]
The 10th annual Harlem Community News Women's History Month Event: celebrating, nourishing, and empowering the accomplishments of women in business.
Celebrating Women’s History Month, NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE PRESENTS
The New Black Fest’s (In collaboration with playwright Dominique Morisseau) UN-TAMED: Hair Body Attitude (Short Plays by Black Women)  Photo by Peter Cooper [Harlem Meer, Central Park | circa summer 2014]
The National Audubon Society and Gitler &_____ Gallery in Hamilton Heights, NYC have teamed up to create the Audubon Mural Project: 3 year public art endeavor committed to painting the 314 North American birds that are threatened by climate change. [via Salon.com]
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