How Venny Etienne’s Jacket for Beyoncé Inspired His Latest Collection
Dallas fashion designer Venny Etienne draws from both the strong and soft aspects of femininity in his work—look no further than the custom blazer he made for Beyoncé to wear in her Black Is King visual album, which was released this summer.
— TEXAS MONTHLY
In New Exhibition, Artist Deepa Koshaley Explores Her Cultural Heritage Through Vibrant Colors
Texas is home to the second largest Indian American community, after California. Koshaley not only represents her racial and cultural identity, but Dallas’ as well.
— D MAGAZINE
Dream Folk Artist Tusing Is Scouting a New Trail for Displaced Artists
Tusing is proof that an outdoor lifestyle and music lifestyle do not have to be mutually exclusive, and in some ways, might even be complementary. While like-minded artists might search for a beat to dance to, Tusing is building his own drum.
— Dallas Observer
Six Dallas Artists Create New Deep Ellum Banners for Black History And Women’s History Months
In honor of Black History Month this February, the Deep Ellum Foundation and founding director of WAAS Gallery Brandy Michele Adams have teamed up to curate six new streetpole banners designed by local artists in Deep Ellum.
— PAPER CITY
Nigerian-born, Dallas-transplant Esé Azénabor Designs Wedding Dresses Fit For a Queen
Think heavy beading, full skirts, lace appliqués, and structured lines. From a blazer-style dress to two-in-one pieces for optimal reception partying, her latest collection is perfect for the strong woman who still wants to feel whimsical and light on her wedding day.
— D WEDDINGS
Popular Oak Cliff wine shop Neighborhood Cellar relaunches full menu and new wine classes
Ian Montgomery grew up in a small Texas town. Today, the certified sommelier shares his international taste for wine at Neighborhood Cellar, a low-key wine bar and retail shop in Dallas’ Bishop Arts that opened in 2017.
— DALLAS NEWS
Kathryn Williams
REVIEW: Seasons of Limbo
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The never-stagnant Bomethius returns with Seasons of Limbo, a collection of mature pop songs about the things in life that make us feel uncertain and the things in life that make us feel secure. Like with each preceding project, this new record from singer/songwriter Jonathan Hodges is his best album to date.
— We Are Mirrors
New Art Exhibit ‘Kaleidoscope’ Will Be a Visual Treat in the Dallas Design District
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Originally from India, painter Janak Narayan moved to Dallas just two years ago. But with the family move and a year of the Covid-19 pandemic dominating so much of that time, Narayan is excited to finally make her official artistic debut in the city, releasing her biggest body of work (more than 20 paintings), “Kaleidoscope,” at the Design District’s Nuu Muse on April 10.
— Paper City