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Art
One of the most wonderous times of the year will soon be smiling upon us – Miami Art Week! Anchored by the worlds’ largest international art fair, Art Basel, that happens from December 1st – 3rd, festivities can occur for weeks leading up to, as well as after, the fair arrives in town. The ‘unofficial’ […]
Literature
James Arthur Baldwin of Harlem, New York was an amazing novelist and intellectual. He was a friend of many influential literary figures including Allen Ginsberg and Maya Angelou. James Baldwin spent his final years in France, dying of stomach cancer in 1985. The words in his work speak volumes for the both racially and sexually […]
![[Photo Series] Barcelona Street Artist Pez](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Pez2.jpg?resize=500%2C333&ssl=1)
Art
Famous for his artwork featuring expressive and goofy smiling characters, Pez (or ‘El Pez’) was originally born in Barcelona. Meaning ‘Fish’ in Spanish, Pez initially began tagging his signature in several European cities, and the signature has now evolved to a full line of characters and doodles that are instantly recognizable. From street art to […]
![Five Reasons We Can’t WAIT To Hit WTF This Summer! Wolf Run Ranch in Dufur, Oregon [June 19th-22nd, 2015]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/wtf3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
When it comes to planning your summer festival agenda, it can be difficult figuring out which ones to squeeze into those precious months of off-time, and with so many fests popping out of the woodwork, it’s harder than ever to make a choice. But that’s where we come in; as festival hopping, music junkie pro’s, […]
![[Photo Gallery] Be More, Baltimore: An Insider’s Perspective Through His Lens](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/10404196_946916782006622_1461151916126909748_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
A picture is worth one thousand words. These photos are worth the time to reflect on the state of our country, and come together to brainstorm on how to protect our future. All photos by Christopher Smith – Ras Puma with permissions to post to Compose Yourself Mag.
Festival Coverage
Over here at Compose Yourself Mag headquarters, we’re snowed in and dreaming of the warmer weather in Louisiana. We are itching to get down there and get a real taste of the south during this year’s BUKU Music & Art Festival. When we think of New Orleans, our minds go straight to beignets, crawfish étouffe, and po […]
![[Photo Series] Revisiting Basquiat](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/king-alphonso.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
The artist known as Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City back in 1960. Gaining success for his art work through a local graffiti group known as SAMO, Basquiat produced creations that inspired, motivated, devastated, and most importantly, caused an impact on those peering into the art world at the […]
Social Culture
Teressa Raiford is the lead organizer of Don’t Shoot Portland, a civil rights activism group based in Portland, Oregon. Raiford is also the mother of two and a native Portlander. She owned an entertainment advertising group in Dallas, Texas called Intrinsic Entertainment Group LLC and is the Chief Information Officer at the World Arts Foundation, […]
![[Review] Kinetic Fire & Flow Arts Festival – Connect With Your Fire](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kinetic.png?resize=379%2C165&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
While preparing for a 17 hour road trip across the states to a rural area outside of Richmond, Ohio, a feeling of excitement begins to set in. The excitement continues to grow with each fleeting moment and every passing mile. Kinetic Fire is unlike any other music festival. Hell, it’s not even considered a “music […]