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PagesHomeFASHION / BEAUTYHOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEARTFOOD / DRINKCULTURE-L/STYLE (Auto Biz Health-Science Obits R/Estate Sports Travel TV)MOVIES / MUSICDANCE / THEATERABOUT TWW / (Contributors)CONTACT / ADVERTISE Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Hello Again: Relying on the Power of Cannibas and Other Relaxants to Give Menopause a Chill Pill"Hello Again sleep" and "Hello Again everyday" are cannibas-based vaginal suppositories that alleviate many of the side effects of menopause. Photo by Jennifer Skog.

BY TAMARA BECK

FOR too long, menopause has been a punchline and the menopausal the brunt of the joke.

To the more than half of the population subject to its unseasonal cruelties, throwing open an overcoat or demanding that a window be opened is not funny.

Longtime friends, Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas, certainly didn't think so. Instead of joining the laughs, in 2019 they developed two cannibas-based vaginal suppositories with the wellness of women suffering from menopausal side effects in mind.

"Hello Again everyday" can be used (inserted) daily for a sharper mind, regulation of hot flashes and hydration down there instead of dryness. Meanwhile, "Hello Again sleep" offers the relief of "everyday," plus supports uninterrupted sleep and reduces night sweats.

As the founders' story goes, "Their grandmothers tolerated, their mother's medicated and they created."

October marks World Menopause Awareness Month, amplifying that we no longer laugh at the sufferer.

Cheers to Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas, the founders of the Hello Again products. Image courtesy of Hello Again.

For many, menopause is an exercise in aging. It can occur in women as young as 40 (Hello Again targets women 21 and older). Along with the sudden loss of a reliable thermostat, a woman of a certain age also begins to feel left out sexually.

Hello Again suppositories combat some of these more annoying side effects using a bevy of natural ingredients. They contain oils and extracts like Hops, Rose geranium, Chamomile, Neroli oil and Valerian root.

And there is also the addition of the cannibals compounds, THC and CBD. In combination, they promise a daily path to "Clear mind. Good moods. Less sweat."

Relying on Hello Again, this reporter wore a sweater during the day all day. Overnight, I slept peacefully. No sweat.

A clear mind in the woman's version of a midlife crisis might curtail impulse-buying. In crisis mode, for instance, she is less likely than her husband to buy a red Porsche to ease the pain.

And real not just real psychic pain can certainly be one of the traits of "the change." Along with the world famous hot flashes, moodiness and depression are definitely involved. Sleep deprivation may add to the anxieties menopause brings. Vaginal dryness may render sex more painful than pleasurable.

When these changes happen, it is wise to look toward meditation or deep breathing, yoga or other exercises that reduce stress. Women facing this natural decline in reproductive hormones are well advised to take care of themselves.

"Hello Again sleep" and "Hello Again everyday" are cannibas-based suppositories that are inserted into and that dissolve inside the vagina. One is for use at night and the other is for daily use. Image courtesy of Hello Again.

Hello Again offers a lifeline. The company's motto is just the self-care advice you need while in the throes of menopause: "FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN."

Visit https://helloagainproducts.com to learn more about "Hello Again everyday" and Hello Again sleep." Posted byVWat9:08 AM0commentsLabels:Cannibas , Carrie Mapes , CBD , Hello Again , Hello Again everyday , Hello Again sleep , Menopause , Patty Pappas , THC , World Menopause Awareness Month Wednesday, October 6, 2021 'WhyHunger's Drum Together' Is a Recipe for Drumming Out Hunger, With Backup From an Epic (E-P-I-C!) Group of Percussionists

BY VW

WHAT a treat!

It swings; it's jazzy and sassy. The symphony is in da house, rockin' out! On The Beatles' classic, "Come Together." See the 10-plus minute video above.

All of these organic ingredients make up "WhyHunger's Drum Together." It is the latest iteration (having debuted on 4 Oct.) of uber-famous musicians united for an uber-worthy cause: ending hunger (again).

See/hear it and do make a donation: https://www.WhyHunger.org/drum

What sets "Drum Together" apart from all of the fine efforts that have preceded it, however, is the percussionists, mostly drummers. They rather than singers are the centerpiece on this cover featuring more than 100 recording artists. Yes, the percussionists are the frontmen / frontpersons.

We're talking: Ringo Starr, Cindy Blackman Santana, Steve Gadd, Brian Frasier-Moore, Chad Smith, Max Weinberg, Jonathan Moffett. Plus, the future represented by 11-year-old phenom Nandi Bushell.

Meanwhile, lest we forget, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many fissures in the global society such as hunger and food insecurity. A shame, since it is fairly common knowledge that enough food is produced to adequately feed the world.

All funds raised through "WhyHunger's Drum Together" will go toward ending hunger through various entry points.

Cindy Blackman Santana is among the drummers featured on the cover of Come Together in support of WhyHungers Drum Together fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Gretsch Drums.

As much of the world is still living through a global pandemic, the performance of "Come Together" is virtual. But no less engaging and entertaining, thanks to the production prowess (Dakota Lupo, take a bow for your fine video editing, among other work on this affair) of the team helmed by Tony winner Brian Resnik and veteran drummer Don Famularo aka the global ambassador for his instrument. The duo is also the creative force behind "Drum Together."

It's funky. Bluesy, baby. It's all good. It feeds the soul!

Come together RIGHT NOW ... to end HUNGER!

Visit https://www.WhyHunger.org/drum to learn more about WhyHunger's Drum Together.Posted byVWat12:51 PM0commentsLabels:Brian Resnik , Cindy Blackman Santana , Dakota Lupo , Don Famularo , Hunger , Jonathan Moffett , Nandi Bushell , Randy Waldman , Ringo Starr , Russ Miller , Steve Gadd , Why Hungers Drum Together , WhyHunger Thursday, September 9, 2021 2021 US Open: Halep Outshines Competition in Nike's Gold font-size: x-small;">SIMONA HALEP (5'6"/1.68 meters) of Romania has the winning slam dress look because it is on-point where it matters the most. Debuted look in first-round defeat of Camila Giorgi of Italy. Photo by Darren Carroll/USTA

BY VW

NO, your eyes have not deceived you. They are seeing double, triple, quadruple and more.

Yes, they have seen the same gold font-size: x-small;">MARKETA VONDROUSOVA (5'8"/1.73 meters) of the Czech Republic looks good in the slam dress but could have benefited from a more supportive bra. Or should she stand up straighter? Debuted look in first-round defeat of Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania. Photo by Brad Penner/USTA

Does this uniformity Nike is hardly alone (Adidas, among others) signal the beginning of the end of the days when major players got the bespoke treatment and everybody else threw on whatever they could find? Let's hope not! At this year's open, Nike-sponsored Naomi Osaka of Japan may be one of a very few players who was presented with a tennis outfit, a gold dress designed especially for her.

This situation with the attire in a largely individual sport is yet another aspect of this year's tournament that may have Serena, Venus, Rafa and Roger shaking their head.

KATIE BOULTER (5'11"/1.80 meters) of the UK has perfect bra support and imperfect length in the slam dress. Debuted look in first-round loss to Liudmila Samsonova of Russia. Photo by Kathryn Riley/USTA

An attractive frock, the dress is a throwback look to the tennis fashions of the '80s. This is most apparent in its A-line shape and sleevelessness.

Obviously, the green is far more subtle than the gold font-size: x-small;">PETRA KVITOVA (6'0"/1.83 meters) of the Czech Republic, like most of the really tall women, wants a smidgen more leg coverage in the slam dress. Debuted look in first-round defeat of Polona Hercog of Slovenia. Photo by Kathryn Riley/USTA

Before the answer is revealed, a few more remarks about the dress. It is no surprise that Nike constructed it with tennis players and court conditions in mind. For instance, an A-line shape ends with a flared skirt. This supports, rather than constricts movement, particularly running.

The dress is also constructed of a lightweight, breathable fabric, keeping sweating to a minimum on courts that can swelter.

AMANDA ANISIMOVA (5'11"/1.80 meters) of the United States would be en forme in the slam dress with more bra support and more length. Debuted look in first-round defeat of Zarina Diyas Kazakhatan. Photo by Garrett Ellwood/USTA

It has a crisscross bodice and empire waist. The latter detail is designed to minimize hips and tummy, plus maximize the breast. To really slay in an empire waist though, you need a killer bra that lifts the girls to high heaven.

Otherwise, it looks like you have no waist and your girls are down in the dumps. This has been an issue with most of the players who have sported the dress.

Because the navy band is positioned high on the waist, it is important to wear a bra with heavy support to prevent a sagging bustline that bleeds right into the band, choking off the waist and closing off what should be a sliver of gold directly beneath the breastbone and directly above the band. Virtually no one has pulled this off.

MARTA KOSTYUK (5'9"/1.75 meters) of the Ukraine is the 2nd runner up in the slam dress, with only a couple of inches or so holding her up. Debuted look in first-round loss to Maria Sakkari of Greece. Photo by Mike Lawrence/USTA

Another area of concern is the bunching at the waist, something the Nike designers should be able to easily fix. It could be using a less pliant lightweight fabric or using lycra/more lycra. OR specially fitting the dress to each player.

And oh, the length: It is too short on many of the players, looking more like a tunic. Most female tennis players are tall at least around 5'8" (1.73 meters) and leggy. Again, an easy fix is customizing the dress to each player by adjusting leg exposure accordingly.

ANASTASIA POTAPOVA (5'9"/1.75 meters) of Russia comes up short just so length-wise in the slam dress. She also has more-than-normal bunching below the breast. Both easy fixes for that look of perfection. Debuted look in first-round loss to Jessica Pegula of the United States. Photo by Rhea Nall/USTA

Now, that ends the comment period. No one has looked hideous, but who has worn our gold font-size: x-small;">BELINDA BENCIC (5'9"/1.75 meters) of Switzerland is the bronze winner and 1st runnerup in the slam dress stakes, wirh only razor-thin margins separating her from winner Simona Halep. Debuted look in first-round defeat of Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands. Photo by Garrett Ellwood/USTA

Congratulations, Simona, you've got the look!

Visit https://www.usopen.org/ to watch and listen to live tennis, plus get scores, schedules, stats, draws and more information about the 2021 US Open.Posted byVWat12:47 PM0commentsLabels:2021 US OPEN , Fashion , NIKE , NIKE FALL NY SLAM DRESS , USTA , USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center , WTA Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2021 US Open: With Launch Of 'Mental Health Initiative,' USTA Amplifies Commitment to the Whole Athlete Nick Kyrgios of Australia explains his concerns about towels during the post-match interview following his first-round loss to Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut. Video courtesy of USTA.

BY VW

THE USTAs new Mental Health Initiative, which launched at the 2021 US Open, is one of those programs that prompts the question, "Why didn't they do that a long time ago?"

The centerpiece of the initiative is access to licensed mental health providers who are available to players throughout the duration of the tournament. There are also quiet rooms, among other support services.

The mental health initiative is an extension of what the USTA terms the US Open's existing comprehensive medical services program through its partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

Our goal is to make mental health services as readily available to athletes as services for a sprained ankle and with no stigma attached, says USTA Vice President Brian Hainline, a medical doctor and university neurology professor. We will provide an environment that fosters wellness while providing the necessary resources to readily allow mental health care-seeking.

In a press release, the USTA cites the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the driver behind the mental health initiative, but tennis watchers know that Naomi Osaka likely had a greater impact.

A few months ago, the world No. 3 tweeted that she was withdrawing from the 2021 French Open because she did not wish to continue to be a distraction. Earlier, she had disclosed that she would not be doing post-match interviews, citing mental health issues that dated to her 2018 US Open title win over Serena Williams

Though the Japanese player was criticized for disclosing her withdrawal on Twitter after the kerfuffle that ensued from her first-round victory announcement, she had let the mental health genie out of the bottle.Qualifier Emma Raducanu of Great Britain reached the quarterfinals with a straight-set victory over the USA's Shelby Rogers. Photo by Darren Carroll/USTA.

And that's a good thing, because other players will be more willing to admit that they are not feeling well mentally. Or they won't have to. They can quietly and discreetly avail themselves of the services available at the current tennis tournament.

One can't help but wonder whether players like Tracy Austin, Marion Bartoli, Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graf, Justine Henin, Pete Sampras and others would have stayed on the tour longer if they had the kind of on-demand mental health support promised by this initiative.

Among its collaborators is the ITF, as well as the ATP and WTA. Officials from the latter two organizations welcome it, in fact.

"The mental health pressures faced by players week in week out on Tour are significant. This is a matter of paramount importance and increasing focus for the Tour, as we continue to expand support available to players," says ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi.

"The wide-ranging initiatives in place at this years US Open are another valuable step forward, as is driving more open discussion around this space in years ahead.

Andy Murray of the UK speaks about the breaks that Stefanos Tsitsipas took during his five-set, first-round loss to the Greek. Video courtesy of USTA.

Becky Ahlgren Bedics, the WTA's VP Mental Health

Any number of players at this year's open could or should take advantage of the mental health services and/or quiet room:

1. Nick Kygrios (Australia; on-court towel placement);
2. Andy Murray (UK; Stefanos Tsitsipas' particularly long break that the Brit believes may have contributed to his first-round loss);
3. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece; vilification by media and fans for taking a break that is not forbidden by the rules but may have been excessive);

Czech Barbora Krejcikova was escorted off court in distress after her straight-set victory over Garmine Muguruza of Spain. Photo by Darren Carroll/USTA.

4. Leylah Fernandez (Canada; managing spotlight after consecutive upsets of world's Nos. 3 and 17 players);
5.Carlos Alcaraz (Spain; managing spotlight after upset of world's No. 3 player);
6. Emma Raducanu (UK; managing spotlight as a qualifier through to the quarterfinals);
7. Naomi Osaka (Japan; general issues and outburst during second round loss to then-18-year-old Canadian, Leylah Fernandez)
8. Shelby Rogers (USA; managing spotlight and possibly self-imposed pressures after upset of world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty)9. Ashleigh Barty (Australia; spending months on the road without going home)
10. Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic; hyperventilating after fourth-round victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain)
11. Novak Djokovic (Serbia; attempt to win 21st grand slam AND win first calendar slam in more than 50 years) and the list goes on ...

Novak Djokovic of Serbia prepares to hit balls into the crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadiium after his fourth-round, four-set victory over American Jenson Brooksby. With three more match wins, the world's No. 1 tennis player will reach major milestones. Photo by Garrett Ellwood/USTA.

Mental health ambadsasor Mardy Fish of the United States also gives the mental health initiative a thumbs-up.

As a player and individual that dealt with issues of anxiety on and off the court, I applaud the USTA for providing licensed mental health care providers and services for todays athletes and for taking proactive steps to draw awareness to an issue that has been overlooked in the past."

Visit https://www.usopen.org/ to watch and listen to live tennis, plus get scores, schedules, stats, draws and more information about the 2021 US Open.Posted byVWat2:54 AM0commentsLabels:2021 US OPEN , ATP , ITF , MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM , USTA , USTA MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE , WTA Thursday, September 2, 2021 2021 US Open: Win, Lose or Withdraw, the Spanish Men Will Do It In S-T-Y-L-EBernabe Zapata Miralles graphic tee by Lotto was a winner in his loss to Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. (7[7]-6[5], 3-6, 2-6) Photo by Andrew Ong/USTA.

BY VW

IT is common knowledge that some of the most successful players on the men's tour are from Spain, and we're not just talking Rafael Nadal.

The field goes much deeper, from David Ferrer (highest rank 3; retired in 2019) and Fernando Verdasco (recovering; currently 132; highest rank 7) to Carlos Alcaraz (55) and 2021 US Open singles qualifier Bernabe Zapata Miralles (116) .

It is no surprise that a country around 1.3 times smaller than Texas can produce such a wealth of talent, considering that the mild climate is perfect for tennis most of the year.

This can be said, of course, about many other parts of the world. But what sets Spain apart is its tenacious dedication to developing its athletes, particularly footballers and tennis players. Indeed, it is not uncommon for Spaniards to start their training as young as 4.

Further, certain fundamentals are ruthlessly (for better or worse) drilled into them: fitness (for endurance), mastery of select shots such as forehands. Other key fundamentals are grinding, speed, agility (the latter two are required for success on clay). In recent years, more academies have been installing hard courts to give their pupils more of an advantage on this faster surface.Of course, the tennis world can see the fruit of these labors in the number of Spanish men at the top of the rankings and their formidable court play.

All that written, one aspect about the Spaniards may have been overlooked. Or is it simply more apparent at this year's US Open?

And that aspect is ... their sense of fashion. They play with flair. And they dress with flair, from subtle to ebullient.

Consider the mesmerizing b font-size: x-small;">Albert Ramos-Vinolas multiprint marine blue shirt by Joma is reminiscent of waves. It was a fitting get-up for his topsy-turvy, five-set victory over Frenchman Lucas Pouille. (6-1, 5-7, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4) Photo by Mike Lawrence/USTA.Pablo Andujars green, white and yellow cap and shirt ensemble lent him a commanding air in his victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany. (6-4, 6-3, 6-1) Photo by Mike Lawrence/USTA.Carlos Alcaraz, the 18-year-old presumed heir apparent to Rafael Nadal, wore a white-striped Nike T-shirt with navy sleeves and dashes of colors on the collar and shoulder that are similar to those of the insignia on the Spanish flag. Perhaps feelings of patriotism, plus his lethal forehand, helped in his victory over the UKs Cameron Norrie. (6-4, 6-4, 6-3) Photo by Manuela Davies/USTA.Carlos Taberners white shirt with a blue side stripe is cool and crisp almost zen. That was not enough, however, to overcome Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in five sets. (6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 5-7, 3-6) Photo by Rhea Nall/USTA.Roberto Bautista Agut floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee in his sleek black (or darkest navy), white and yellow Lacoste ensem. Just ask the mercurial Aussie, Nick Kyrgios. (6-3, 6-4, 6-0) Photo by Brad Penner/USTA.Pedro Martinez looks like a superhero in a blue Joma tee that suggests both slanted raindrops and clouds (remnants of a hurricane?). Alas, his nemesis Russian AndreyRublev got the best of him. No doubt, the super man will fight another day and be well-dressed for the occasion. (6-7, 7-6, 1-6, 1-6) Photo by Manuela Davies/USTA.Roberto Carballes Baena, like countryman Bernabe Zapata Miralles (top), went for a Lotto graphic tee, while prevailing over Tommy Paul of the United States, possibly hypnotizing him in the process. (7[7]-6[5], 6-2, 1-6, 6-3) Photo by Mike Lawrence/USTA.

Visit https://www.usopen.org/ to watch and listen to live tennis, plus get scores, schedules, stats, draws and more information about the 2021 US Open.Posted byVWat6:20 PM0commentsLabels:Arthur Ashe Stadium , Association of Tennis Professionals , Sports , Tennis , United States Tennis Association , US Open , USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center , Womens Tennis Association Wednesday, September 1, 2021 From Day 2 US Open: Djokovic Can't Get No Respect, But He Doesn't Let 'em See Him Sweat (Figuratively Speaking)View extended highlights of the Djokovic-Dune match at https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTQ97i3D6Kw/?utm_medium=copy_link Video courtesy of USTA.

BY VW

NOVAK Djokovic, the current world No. 1 men's player, has 20 grand slam titles just like his fellow competitors Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. But while the latter two are beloved, the former is merely liked. Or quite possibly, merely tolerated.

Latest case in point is in his first-round match yesterday evening (31 Aug.) against Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune of Denmark. The crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium continuously offered up near thunderous applause for the 18-year-old qualifier (See match highlights above and on Instagram).

Yet, Djokovic pulled it off in four sets, 6-1, 6-7, 6-2, 6-1.

IT should be noted that Djokovic is chasing history at this year's US Open (Federer and Nadal withdrew). He has a chance to pull ahead of the competition with Title No. 21. There is a lot of history around lucky 21, the biggest is a calendar slam. In other words, winning the Australian Open, French Open, The Championships Wimbledon AND the US Open in the same calendar year. Having already won the other Big 3 this year, Djokovic only lacks the US Open.

The last male tennis player to win a calendar slam was Australian Rod Laver in 1969. No female player has done so since German Steffi Graf in 1988.

Djokovic is chasing momentous history and practically everyone in the Ashe stadium was awares.

That is precisely why it was so astonishing that fans were cheering so enthusiastically for Rune. Sure, he was encouraging the crowd from the get-go, but to be polite fans could have offered tepid support. Instead, they chanted his name throughout the match. In post-match interviews, both players said they thought the crowd was booing, not RUNE-ing. It was Djokovic, the history chaser, who received tepid support.

Of course, there is much speculation about the reasons for fan behavior. Some suggested that they wanted to encourage the young Dane, whom most had never heard of. Understandably, fans wanted to see at least four sets of tennis. Some wags ventured that fans may still be rankled by the incident at last year's US Open that got Djokovic summarily booted. One of his angry balls landed in the throat of a lineswoman. Ouch! Then, there is racquet-gate from the Tokyo Olympics.
Fans with long memories may recall unfondly a decade or so Djokovic's tendency to retire from or collapse during matches. These peculiarities were so commonplace that he even received heat from others players. American Andy Roddick famously sneered, "Two injured ankles, hip ... knee ... cramps, bird flu, anthrax, SARS, common cough and cold."

Even the ever-benevolent and diplomatic Federer declared Djokovic a "joke" with the injury business.

Much of this was forgiven, however, when a Serbian doctor discovered that gluten was the problem. Djokovic immediately changed his diet and his stamina and game took off, landing him in the stratosphere where he currently resides.

Djokovic's predicament vis-a-vis tennis fans can be explained by some, all or none of the aforesaid and a million other reasons. Regardless of the reason(s), tennis fans around the world treat Roger and Rafa like prime rib and Djokovic like chopped liver. It is unfair, unfortunate and sad. Though some of the Serb's troubles have been self-inflicted, he does deserve redemption at some point, no? Certainly, at a time such as this. Trite to say it, but he deserves better.

To Djokovic's credit, he continues to take it in stride. He handled himself with decorum and restraint during and after the Rune match, considering that he was not yet aware that he wasn't being booed. Ouch!

In his on-court, post-match interview with Brad Gilbert, he was very gracious in his comments about Rune, a young man with swagger and a bright future. Pointedly, he did not address the crowd. Who could blame him? What was he to say?Novak Djokovic and Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune on the court of the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, 31 Aug. during their men's singles match at the 2021 US Open. Photo by Brad Penner/USTA.

The 34-year-old has a lot on his mind. If he is to win a calendar slam, he must keep himself to himself. Though he was no doubt deeply wounded by the crowd's shabby treatment, he was wise to not remark on it.

He knows what is at stake. That is why he won't wear his wounds on his sleeve. One can sense that his eyes are firmly fixed on the prize: 6 more match wins. It will be interesting to see how both Djokovic and the fans comport themselves tomorrow evening (2 Sept). His opponent in the first of the six remaining matches is 25-year-old Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands. He is ranked 121st in the world.

Of course, if Djokovic plays his cards right he can comfort himself with a 21st grand slam. Victory and History can make up for his troubled and complicated relationship with tennis fandom.

Visit https://www.usopen.org/ to watch and listen to live tennis, plus get scores, schedules, stats, draws and more information about the 2021 US Open.Posted byVWat2:09 PM0commentsLabels:Arthur Ashe Stadium , Association of Tennis Professionals , Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune , Novak Djokovic , Rafael Nadal , Roger Federer , United States Tennis Association , US Open , Womens Tennis Association Sunday, July 25, 2021 'Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast' Debuts With Architect David Adjaye Who Discusses His Monument (EMOWAA) About RESTITUTIONSir David Adjaye says in the Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast that the type of art that interests him leads to knowledge that helps us all understand who we are on this planet called Earth. Archive photo.

BY VW

ARCHITECT Sir David Adjaye is a disc jockey (deejay). Or at least he was once upon a time.

This little gem of information can be heard on the inaugural broadcast of Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast. The biweekly series debuted a few days ago with two conversations (Episodes 1 and 2). The other is with Kasseem Dean aka Swizz Beatz: https://artbasel.com/stories/podcasts.

Hosted by Art Basels Global Director Marc Spiegler with sponsorship by UBS, the podcasts will feature convos with thought leaders from the worlds of architecture, design, fashion, literature, music and visual arts. Intersections is part of Art Basels continuing mission to reach as many as possible in the global creative market.

Bringing together vibrant voices from all over the globe, 'Intersections' will extend Art Basel's long history of amplifying perspectives from pivotal players within the visual arts and the adjacent areas of cultural activity, Spiegler says. The podcast reflects our commitment to offering audiences worldwide access to the conversations shaping contemporary culture.

A rendering of the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) in Nigeria. Photo courtesy of Adjaye Associates.

One of the highlights of Spieglers dialogue with Adjaye touched on the emergence at Art Basel of African artists from countries other than South Africa. Adjaye, who helped identify some of these artists, expresses optimism about the viability of the art-collecting and gallery scene on the continent.Several significant artists are also realizing that they've taken the mantel on to incubate and create spaces for emerging artists in the absence of institutional and commercial operators doing this in the normal, traditional way.

Adjaye also spoke at length about his current project, the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) in Nigeria, emphasizing that it is different from other independence projects and museums because of its emphasis on restitution, artifacts and social memory within communities.

Says Adjaye: But this is really talking about heading straight and dealing with the other elephant in the room, which is to do with the extraction of the creative heritage of the continent and the fact that it is displaced in the West. And so theres this bizarre imbalance of Nothing happens down there, ... Well, when you burn it all and take it away what do you expect?

Kim Gordon. Archive photo.

On the next Intersections (3 Aug.) Lisa Spellman, founder and director of New York Citys 303 Gallery, and artist-extraordinaire and Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon will journey down memory lane. Under discussion: the impact of gentrification, the relationships between visual artists and musicians on the 1980 and 1990s NYC indy scene, and more.

All episodes of Intersections are available to download free of charge across all streaming platforms and on Art Basels website: https://artbasel.com/stories/podcasts.Posted byVWat2:58 PM0commentsLabels:303 Gallery , Art Basel , David Adjaye , Edo Museum of West African Art , Kasseem Dean , Kim Gordon , Lisa Spellman , Sonic Youth , Swizz Beatz , UBS Older PostsHomeSubscribe to:Posts ( Atom ) TranslateFeatured PostThinking Thoughtfully About That Elixir of Life As World Water Day Approaches

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