For decades now, art has spread itself across many forms, platforms, and even on buildings. Graffiti originated in New York, in the 1970s. The artists started to create their designs on any wall they could find, buildings, or generally on any flat surface accessible to the public. The styles range,
Month: March 2023
It’s no secret that Kim Kardashian is the American equivalent of royalty with her net worth of about 1.7 billion dollars and massive influential sphere; however, despite the tremendous amount of money she has and makes on a day-to-day basis, she seemingly promotes a minimalistic aesthetic. Images of her 60
Irezumi is a form of traditional Japanese tattooing practiced in Japan for centuries. The art consists of colorful intricate designs inspired by Japanese mythology and woodblock prints. The tattoos usually tell a story that shows the values of bravery, honesty, and perseverance. Irezumi has a complex history involving the criminal
About 25% of the world’s total prison population is here in the US. It is the second country with the largest prison population. It’s interesting to think that this country was built with the objective of it being the land of the free, however, there is that statistic. This article
A typical quote among gangsters is, “Once a gangster, always a gangster.” This quote summarizes the gangster life depicted in gangster rap: denigrating women, leading a violent lifestyle, and abusing drugs. It should not come as a surprise that society is slowly deteriorating since people, especially the youth, have decided
One of the most recent moral panics to make it to Tennessee state legislation is the criminalization of drag queens. The now-passed legislation has categorized drag as “male or female impersonators” and bans the art form from places where children may be present. The issue was brought to the public’s
All facets of crime have captured the fascination of the public throughout history. As a result, law enforcement has made various attempts to implore the public to get involved with crime fighting or solving initiatives. One such attempt may include wanted postings, many of which offered a reward for those
On an island between the two African countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Michael Makembe sits in a circle with local fishermen, clapping their hands to the rhythm of a traditional string instrument. Makembe sings along to the beat as a woman weaves in between his
Most people agree that homicide is one of the most serious crimes a person can commit. The act of taking someone else’s life, especially when it is premeditated, is condemned by American society. Our law system and culture proves that we have no mercy for coldblooded murderers, and do everything