Official Dust+Dignity t-shirt We did a limited run of these t-shirts and have them available in unisex sizes: medium, large, xlarge and xxlarge. (Please let us know what size you want.) These shirts are tagless which means never having an itchy neck again! The shirts are 100% pre-shrunk poly/cotton blend. They also have a coverstitched collar for comfort and a double-needle stitched for durability.
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Dust + Dignity is an educational experience promoting dialogue + advancing social justice through the exploration of the relationship between music and visual art. We curated an exhibit featuring an audio tour with over 100 vinyl albums covers — hand-selected by five of Philadelphia’s most prominent DJ-Vinyl Collectors: Cosmo Baker, King Britt, Rich Medina, Skeme Richards, and DJ Junior.
Today, we are experiencing an outing of the racial ignorance that has long existed in our city, country, and surrounding world. Born out this injustice and in response to the ignorance is art. In art, we find sound. Music keeps us together; it heals and connects — it motivates and celebrates. Lyrics give life to our souls, the melodies align our hearts, and the rhythms stoke the fire our movements. Often-overlooked is the powerful connection between an album’s music and the accompanying album visual artwork that binds it all together. From Gil Scott Heron’s “Moving Target” to Kendrick Lamar’s highly-acclaimed 2015 release, “To Pimp a Butterfly”, the evolution of album artwork has transmitted the dynamism of music and social injustices.
Curators:
- Bruce “DJ Junior” Campbell Jr., Ph.D
- Angie Asombrosa
- Sarah Mueller
- King Britt
- Cosmo Baker
- Rich Medina
- Skeme Richards
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Instagram: @DustNDignity
- Twitter: @DustNDignity
- Facebook: facebook.com/DustNDignity
*** If you would like to inquire about this project please contact us
MICA x Dust + Dignity: Philly Collaborative Poster We have partnered with Global Beat at MICA for these limited (only 50) screen printed posters for our Dust + Dignity project. Each poster is hand numbered and will look great on your wall.
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Dust + Dignity aims to promote dialogue + advancing social justice through the exploration of the relationship between music and conscientiousness. This playlist hopes to provide the soundtrack to inspire you to continue this important conversation. Listen HERE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
PRESS:
Bierwax : Dust + Dignity
Philebrity : Q&A: Sarah Mueller Of Painted Bride’s “Dust + Dignity” Exhibition
WXPN - The Key : Dust and Dignity explores the social importance of album art at The Painted Bride
Philly Voice : Philly's biggest DJs mine their vinyl collections for album art exhibit
Philadelphia Magazine : Kickstarter Campaign United 5 of Philly's Biggest Club DJs - and Their Massive Vinyl Collections
Colorlines: #FundraiserFriday: Leading DJs Create 'Dust + Dignity,' an Exhibit of More Than 100 Powerful Album Covers
Philly Voice: 8 Shows to See this Weekend
Okayplayer.com : Cosmo Baker, King Britt, Rich Medina & More Champion Activism In Music w/ ‘Dust N Dignity’ Campaign
Fleamarketfunk.com : Dust and Dignity
WURD900AM MOJO with Stephanie Renee : Interview with Bruce "DJ Junior" Campbell Jr. & Skeme Richards
Temple University : The Temple News : A Message in the Music