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Chicago Tribune
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Dunn Museum exhibit to showcase ‘Norman Rockwell' of comic books
In the basement of the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, exhibitions and collections manager Steve Furnett lifted a large sheet of paper, revealing a painting of a man in a billowing red cape with his arms crossed, preparing some kind of enchantment or spell as he stares with a piercing blue eye at the viewer. Furnett pointed at the highlights on the man's cape, in awe at the skill of the painter who managed to convey its silken texture with just brushstrokes. This is no Rembrandt or Vermeer, however, and the subject is no long-dead royal. It's a painting of Marvel superhero Dr. Strange by renowned comic artist Alex Ross, whose works will be exhibited at the Dunn Museum starting in late June. Ross is well known in the comic book world for his highly detailed, realistic paintings of superheroes. His work was previously on display at the Dunn Museum in 2019. The new exhibit, 'Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains,' will feature 100 portraits of superheroes and villains in a new 3,000-square-foot gallery. Three new portraits will also be unveiled during the opening. For Furnett, a lifelong comic book fan, getting to work with the 'Norman Rockwell of the comic book world' and see the original paintings has been a thrilling experience. He marveled at the level of detail in the artworks, and how Ross portrays different fabrics, materials and textures with his brush. 'He took this flat, 2D flat-outline comic style and used a classic American illustration style,' Furnett said. 'It really brings the characters to life. It's what sets him apart from everybody else.' Although Ross isn't from Lake County, he lives in the Chicago area. In a press release, he said he is 'thrilled' to have his works return to the museum. 'To see so many of my original paintings on display all in one place is very special. It gives me a new perspective on the breadth of my work and I hope visitors enjoy the experience,' Ross said. The exhibition will open on June 29 and remain open until February of next year. A ticketed kickoff event is planned for the evening of June 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. — 'A Night with Alex Ross, which will include a private preview of the exhibition. While such an exhibit might seem unusual for the Dunn Museum, which usually focuses on the natural world, Alyssa Firkus, director of education, said it is an important part of bringing in the community to show what they do. 'This is a gateway. This is an entranceway. This is going to get people through the door that maybe an oak tree might not,' Firkus said. 'They can learn a little bit more about who we are and what we do.' Access to this special exhibition requires an additional admission fee, with tickets available at the door.
Express Tribune
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Quavo teases potential Young Thug & Future collaboration while sharing 'Trappa Rappa' BTS
Quavo has been on a roll, dropping a steady stream of singles, and his latest, Trappa Rappa, is already turning heads. Over the weekend, the Atlanta rapper took to social media to promote the track, but fans were quick to notice something even bigger—behind-the-scenes footage featuring Young Thug and Future. The teaser clip, shared on both X and Instagram, had Quavo captioning the post with a spider and wizard emoji—widely recognized as references to Young Thug and Future. The 'spider' nods to Thugger's Metro Spider off Heroes & Villains, while the 'wizard' ties back to Future's The WIZRD album. Fans are now speculating that a major collaboration between the three rap heavyweights could be in the works. While the footage could simply be a show of support for Trappa Rappa, many believe Quavo is subtly hinting at a joint track. With Young Thug newly free and Future coming off a dominant 2024 with three mixtapes, a team-up between the three Atlanta icons would be a huge moment for trap music. Quavo has yet to confirm an upcoming project, but with his frequent releases—including cross-genre experiments like Tough with Lana Del Rey and Georgia Ways with Teddy Swims and Luke Bryan—fans are hopeful that a new album is on the horizon. Whether or not a Thugger and Future collab is next, Quavo is keeping fans on their toes as he continues to shape his post-Migos solo career.
CBC
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Grammy-nominated Dartmouth producer wants to mentor others
Social Sharing Grammy-nominated music producer and composer Jacob Smith, AKA My Best Friend Jacob, started his career in Halifax and went on to make a name for himself. Now he's giving back. Together with Music Nova Scotia, Smith will help an aspiring producer in the province navigate the industry. "It's something I wish I had more of … when I was coming up in the music industry here," Smith said during an interview with CBC Information Morning Nova Scotia. Smith has worked internationally with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and rap, artists such as 21 Savage, Vince Staples, The Weekend, Travis Scott and Kanye West. Smith was nominated for the Best Rap Album Grammy in 2023 as one of the producers of Heroes & Villains. Persistency and consistency is what got him to where he is now, he said. He bought a house in Dartmouth in 2023 and moved home, he said. That same year he was approached by Music Nova Scotia with the idea of creating a mentorship. Music just one aspect of the industry He wants the applicant who gets the spot in the program to learn how to make connections and run a business. "What I've realized in my career, especially leaving Nova Scotia for a very long time, is the music is only one aspect of it," he said. He said many skills are required to successfully produce and record music. Smith said he hopes after the program ends he can "continue to invest in all the up-and-coming talent here in Nova Scotia because we have a lot of it."
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grammy-nominated Dartmouth producer wants to mentor others
Grammy-nominated music producer and composer Jacob Smith, AKA My Best Friend Jacob, started his career in Halifax and went on to make a name for himself. Now he's giving back. Together with Music Nova Scotia, Smith will help an aspiring producer in the province navigate the industry. "It's something I wish I had more of … when I was coming up in the music industry here," Smith said during an interview with CBC Information Morning Nova Scotia. Smith has worked internationally with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and rap, artists such as 21 Savage, Vince Staples, The Weekend, Travis Scott and Kanye West. Smith was nominated for the Best Rap Album Grammy in 2023 as one of the producers of Heroes & Villains. Persistency and consistency is what got him to where he is now, he said. He bought a house in Dartmouth in 2023 and moved home, he said. That same year he was approached by Music Nova Scotia with the idea of creating a mentorship. Music just one aspect of the industry He wants the applicant who gets the spot in the program to learn how to make connections and run a business. "What I've realized in my career, especially leaving Nova Scotia for a very long time, is the music is only one aspect of it," he said. He said many skills are required to successfully produce and record music. Smith said he hopes after the program ends he can "continue to invest in all the up-and-coming talent here in Nova Scotia because we have a lot of it." MORE TOP STORIES
