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NEW BOOK ABOUT JAMAICAN FILMS

Dr Rachel Moseley-Wood, head of the Department of Literatures in English at UWI, Mona recently launched her 254-page book, Show Us as We Are: Place, Nation and Identity in Jamaican Film. The book examines 11 Jamaican films in detail and is already considered essential reading for students of Jamaican films. Dr Moseley-Wood says the book was
written for both academics and other readers.

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AKEEM SMITH’S TRAVELLING EXHIBITION

Until June 28, Artist and stylist Akeem Smith is exhibiting his first major solo presentation Akeem Smith: No Gyal Can Test at Red Bull Art New York.

NARI WARD TO EXHIBIT IN HONG KONG

Jamaican Nari Ward and South African artist Robin Rhode are having a joint exhibition in Hong Kong through June 18^th.

JAMAICAN-CANADIAN FEATURED BY CBC ARTS

CBC Arts names Jamaican-Canadian Clement Virgo one of the architects of Black filmmaking in Canada.

JAMAICAN ARTISTS ON DISPLAY IN FT. LAUDERDALE

Three Jamaican artists will show their work at “The Island Imprint: The Art and History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County”, an art and historical exhibition from June 15^th to

VIRTUAL ARTWALKS FROM MARCH TO JUNE

Kingston Creative’s monthly Artwalk festival experience goes virtual March 29^th, thanks to sponsors Sagicor, tTech and the Tourism Enhancement Fund.

SUPERMODEL CREATES JAMAICAN INSPIRED SHOELINE

Developed together with Steve Madden, the collection was designed for warm weather with the use of bright neon colors with rope, rhinestones, and buckle embellishments.

NEW BOOK ABOUT JAMAICAN FILMS

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