by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 29, 2026 | Slide
Dominican artist Kandy G. Lopez is redefining portraiture through vibrant, larger-than-life “fiber paintings” that celebrate Afro-Caribbean and Black identity. Using yarn as her medium, Lopez creates textured portraits full of movement, color, and what she calls...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Aug 12, 2025 | Ñ N.Y., Slide
At Hip Latina, there’s a beautiful feature on Rennell Medrano, the incredible photographer and artist who just directed Bad Bunny’s “Nueva Yol” video. For a deeper dive into her work, and an homage to her Dominican roots, check out this...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Oct 15, 2021 | Slide
Valentina Di Liscia from hyperallergic.com writes about Cuban artist Tania Bruguera agreeing to leave Cuba in exchange for the release of 25 political prisoners. Click HERE for all of the details! PHOTO: Tania Bruguera’s Facebook
by Yenesis Alvarez | Aug 17, 2021 | Slide
Jessica Roiz from Billboard writes about Dominican urban music composer and artist Maffio opening up his own record label “Alkatraks Music.” Click HERE to read about this journey!! PHOTO: Andres Cora
by Yenesis Alvarez | Nov 9, 2020 | Slide
Over at NBC News, Nicole Acevedo writes about the record-breaking nominations Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García received as the most nominated Latin Grammy female artist of the year. To learn more about her music, click HERE. PHOTO: Courtesy Artist...
