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Uptown Rainbow Sidewalk

June 30, 2024 by IamMoody

I wanted to share an important journey I’m currently on to bring back the rainbow sidewalk, a piece of color and joy to our East Isles Uptown Minneapolis neighborhood. The rainbow sidewalk in front of my home. Inspired by vibrant sidewalks I saw worldwide in places like Amsterdam, Iceland, Paris, and South Africa, I decided last year to have a local artist paint the sidewalk panels in beautiful rainbow colors. It was an effort to brighten our community and bring smiles to faces, especially the kids who loved playing and picking their favorite colors on the panels.

Unfortunately, after a complaint, the city classified the artwork as graffiti and stripped most of the paint. What remains now are fragments of blue and purple, with paint strips scattered in the nearby gardens – it truly looks like graffiti now.

In response, I’ve initiated a petition to restore the rainbow sidewalk, which has already gathered over 100 signatures. However, I’ve learned that the petition isn’t necessarily the solution. Instead, I need to go through a city process to get the artwork officially classified as art and obtain a permit. This involves several steps, including ensuring the surface is slip-free and working with the city’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Department.

While we navigate this bureaucratic process, I continue to infuse color into my property – from rainbow-painted stone staircases to a large purple rocking chair. My mission remains to connect our community through art and beauty, a sentiment echoed by my neighbor Steve Havig and many others who support this initiative.

This effort is not just about a colorful sidewalk but about fostering community spirit and adding a touch of beauty to our everyday lives. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your continued support!

Best,
Richard Moody

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Explore Vogue’s History In Collaboration With Google

June 17, 2024 by IamMoody

I just found out about and scanned the new digital archive of Vogue magazine from Condé Nast in collaboration with Google. Vogue is making its archive available as a treasure trove of fashion, design, and culture spanning over three decades and 600 issues. It’s an incredible collection of over 15,000 archival photos is now available online, offering a unique glimpse into the world of fashion, design, and culture.

A Journey Through Time

The archive takes you on a journey through Vogue’s history, introducing you to some of the most important photographers, illustrators, and models who have shaped the magazine’s identity. From Helen Dryden to Arthur Elgort, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen, and Horst P. Horst, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the world of fashion.

Explore the Archive

The Vogue and Condé Nast Archive teams have created over 30 stories that delve into the history of the magazine, highlighting pivotal moments in fashion history, such as the rise of the working woman, which changed the face of fashion forever. The archive is also home to works by iconic photographers like Gordon Parks, Frances McLaughlin-Gill, and Cecil Beaton, who have all made significant contributions to the world of fashion photography.

The archive also pays tribute to Vogue’s illustrious illustrators, showcasing the brilliant drawings of some of the great illustrators of the day. From Swans of Vogue to Dance and Fashion, each story offers a unique perspective on the world of fashion, design, and culture.

A Destination for Fashion Enthusiasts

For anyone interested in fashion photography, design, and magazine publishing, the Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & Culture is the ultimate destination to learn about the people and moments that made fashion history and helped shape our world. Discover the stories behind the image makers, designers, models, writers, and personalities who have driven culture for over 100 years.

Explore the Vogue Archive

Visit the Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & Culture to start your journey through the world of fashion, design, and culture. With over 15,000 archival photos at your fingertips, you can explore Vogue’s history and discover the stories behind the images that have shaped our world.

Discover more at goo.gle/voguearchive.

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House Of Klynn

April 10, 2022 by IamMoody

Iammoody was so proud to be part of the introduction of House of Klynn at an amazing event at Glasshouse. The inspiration for the event and the fashion was Andre Leon Talley. Check out the Instagram and tribute to Andrew below.

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Meet Minneapolis Names Top Black Artists 2021

February 24, 2021 by IamMoody

We just saw the news, Meet Minneapolis names top black artists 2021. It’s always fantastic to see our many artists of color getting recognized to help them connect with larger audiences.

IamMoody favorites Ta-coumba, Leslie Barlow, Christopher E. Harrison, Vanessa McDuffie and Bobby Rogers were not the list. I have purchased art from many of these and support them all.

We know that they missed rising talent Sarah B Kamsin. She is multi-talented person of color. We recently produced her book launch for Vita, Babel, Cauliflower from her new book of 39 Poems on Metropolis and EarthBook She was recently picked up by agency. The future is hers to choose!

Please take a moment to check out all the black artists, photographers and talented music professionals in the article and support them as much as you can. We will hopefully see you this summer for Healing Thru Art at MartinPatrick3 with Roho Collective

Minneapolis Black Artists & Creatives You Should Know About
Meet Minneapolis/minneapolis.og

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Georgia Fort Announces BLCK Press

February 20, 2021 by IamMoody

Georgia Fort just announced BLCK Press. We have known Georgia for several years and she has never been status quo. She was a working journalist the first time we met her. BLCK Press was just announced so we will

“The big news is I am starting my company BLCK Press. To create a community for independent journalists who are amplifying the Black experience. We are not a monolith and I can not tell all our stories but I can create opportunities for other media makers doing this work too. BLCK Press will lead the industry by allowing creators to retain the rights to their work. We will also be a place where society can come and get a diverse perspective that they are not able to get from mainstream media. I’m truly excited about this next chapter and invite you on this journey with me! Feel free to plant a seed and help support other dope independent journalists like myself. We’ve already created paid opportunities for 10 contractors!

The more I journeyed down the path of being an independent journalist the more I realized there was a huge need among that community for specialized resources. There’s some great stories being told but this up and coming journalists aren’t getting exposure. There’s no sustainability because an ecosystem needs to be created. And the public needs more diverse media sources so it only makes sense to create a bridge“

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Richard Moody For Blu Dot

May 14, 2020 by IamMoody

Richard Moody for Blu Dot modern furniture.  Given all the roles Richard plays in the community including a neighbor, purser, event planner, fashion show producer, volunteer, people sometimes forget he is a working model.   Richard recently got the call from Blu Dot in NE Minneapolis to do some work.  Below is the first image we have seen.  We hope more are coming.  In the meantime go check out Blu Dot Modern & Contemporary Furniture Designs Online

 

Richard Moody for Blu Dot

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