Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Celebrates Black Fine Art Month With Premiere of Who’s Behind Black Art
Comcast celebrates Black Fine Art Month with the premiere of 'Who's Behind Black Art', a four-part docuseries now available on Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play. The series spotlights five emerging Black artists - Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce, and Tae Ham - as they navigate the art world and its challenges.
The docuseries includes a roundtable discussion with 14 experts and celebrities from the art ecosystem, and culminates with an exhibition opening at the World Trade Center in New York City. Written and directed by John Campbell, the series aims to provide insight into the struggles and triumphs of young artists.
Black Experience on Xfinity, launched in 2021, is a destination for Black entertainment, available on Xfinity X1, Flex, and the Xfinity Stream app. It features original content and programming from major studios and network partners at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Comcast celebra il Mese dell'Arte Fine Nera con la premiere di 'Chi C'è Dietro l'Arte Nera', una docuserie in quattro parti ora disponibile su Black Experience on Xfinity e Xumo Play. La serie mette in luce cinque artisti emergenti di colore - Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce e Tae Ham - mentre navigano nel mondo dell'arte e nelle sue sfide.
La docuserie include una tavola rotonda con 14 esperti e celebrità del panorama artistico e culmina con l'apertura di un'esposizione presso il World Trade Center di New York City. Scritto e diretto da John Campbell, la serie si propone di offrire un'illuminazione sulle lotte e sui trionfi dei giovani artisti.
Black Experience on Xfinity, lanciato nel 2021, è una destinazione per l'intrattenimento nero, disponibile su Xfinity X1, Flex e l'app Xfinity Stream. Presenta contenuti originali e programmazione proveniente da grandi studi e partner di rete senza costi aggiuntivi per i clienti Xfinity.
Comcast celebra el Mes del Arte Fine Negro con el estreno de '¿Quién Está Detrás del Arte Negro?', una docuserie de cuatro partes ahora disponible en Black Experience en Xfinity y Xumo Play. La serie destaca a cinco artistas emergentes negros - Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce y Tae Ham - mientras navegan por el mundo del arte y sus desafíos.
La docuserie incluye una mesa redonda con 14 expertos y celebridades del ecosistema artístico, y culmina con la inauguración de una exposición en el World Trade Center de Nueva York. Escrito y dirigido por John Campbell, la serie tiene como objetivo ofrecer una visión de las luchas y triunfos de los jóvenes artistas.
Black Experience en Xfinity, lanzado en 2021, es un destino para el entretenimiento negro, disponible en Xfinity X1, Flex y la aplicación de Xfinity Stream. Presenta contenido original y programación de grandes estudios y socios de red sin costo adicional para los clientes de Xfinity.
컴캐스트는 흑인 미술 월을 기념하여 '흑인 예술의 뒤에 누가 있는가'라는 네 편의 다큐멘터리 시리즈를 최초 공개하며, 현재 Xfinity의 흑인 경험 및 Xumo Play에서 이용할 수 있습니다. 이 시리즈는 아드리안 암스트롱, 주얼 햄, 로레나 피뉴스, 마리오 조이스, 태 햄 등 다섯 명의 신진 흑인 예술가들이 예술계의 도전과제를 극복하는 과정을 조명합니다.
이 다큐멘터리 시리즈에는 예술 생태계의 14명의 전문가와 유명 인사들로 구성된 원탁 토론이 포함되어 있으며, 뉴욕 월드 트레이드 센터에서 전시회 오프닝으로 마무리됩니다. 존 캠벨이 글을 쓰고 감독한 이 시리즈는 젊은 예술가들의 고난과 승리에 대한 통찰을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
2021년에 시작된 Xfinity의 흑인 경험은 Xfinity X1, Flex 및 Xfinity Stream 앱에서 이용할 수 있는 흑인 엔터테인먼트를 위한 목적지입니다. 추가 비용 없이 주요 스튜디오와 네트워크 파트너의 원본 콘텐츠와 프로그램을 제공합니다.
Comcast célèbre le Mois de l'Art Noir avec la première de 'Qui est derrière l'Art Noir', une docuserie en quatre parties désormais disponible sur Black Experience sur Xfinity et Xumo Play. La série met en avant cinq artistes noirs émergents - Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce et Tae Ham - qui naviguent dans le monde de l'art et ses défis.
La docuserie comprend une table ronde avec 14 experts et célébrités de l'écosystème artistique et se termine par une ouverture d'exposition au World Trade Center à New York. Écrite et réalisée par John Campbell, la série vise à fournir un aperçu des luttes et des triomphes des jeunes artistes.
Black Experience sur Xfinity, lancé en 2021, est une destination pour le divertissement noir, disponible sur Xfinity X1, Flex et l'application Xfinity Stream. Elle propose du contenu original et une programmation provenant de grands studios et partenaires de réseau sans frais supplémentaires pour les clients de Xfinity.
Comcast feiert den Monat der Schwarzen Kunst mit der Premiere von 'Wer steht hinter der Schwarzen Kunst', einer vierteiligen Dokuserie, die jetzt auf Black Experience auf Xfinity und Xumo Play verfügbar ist. Die Serie hebt fünf aufstrebende schwarze Künstler hervor - Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce und Tae Ham - die sich in der Kunstwelt und ihren Herausforderungen zurechtfinden müssen.
Die Dokuserie umfasst eine Podiumsdiskussion mit 14 Experten und Prominenten aus dem Kunstbereich und gipfelt in der Eröffnung einer Ausstellung im World Trade Center in New York City. Geschrieben und inszeniert von John Campbell, zielt die Serie darauf ab, Einblicke in die Kämpfe und Triumphe junger Künstler zu geben.
Black Experience auf Xfinity, das 2021 ins Leben gerufen wurde, ist ein Ziel für schwarze Unterhaltung und ist auf Xfinity X1, Flex und in der Xfinity Stream-App verfügbar. Es bietet originelle Inhalte und Programmierungen von großen Studios und Netzwerkpartnern ohne zusätzliche Kosten für Xfinity-Kunden.
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Four-part docuseries delves into the stories of five emerging Black artists as they navigate the nuances of the industry and their journey towards creating a captivating exhibition
Available now on Black Experience on Xfinity on X1, Flex, and Xumo Play
"Who's Behind Black Art" Premieres on Black Experience on Xfinity (Graphic: Business Wire)
Who’s Behind Black Art spotlights five young emerging artists – Adrian
The documentary series unfolds in four parts. The first two parts give viewers the opportunity to get acquainted with and appreciate the individuals behind the remarkable works of art. Part three features a roundtable conversation with some of the most knowledgeable, diverse, and dynamic experts and celebrities representing every part of the art ecosystem including Founder of Cierra Britton Gallery, Cierra Britton, Memphis Grizzlies Owner, Former NBA Star and Art Collector, Elliot Perry, Art Collector and Philanthropist, Dr. V. Joy Simmons, Co-founder of ArtNoir, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Kickstarter CEO and former CMO of Artsy, Everette Taylor, among others. These 14 special guests and contributors are incredible examples of what support for emerging artists looks like in today’s art market. Lastly, part four takes viewers along for the exhibition’s opening for all five artists’ work at the World Trade Center in
“We are committed to creating spaces where representation truly matters, and featuring Who's Behind Black Art exclusively on the Black Experience on Xfinity channel is just one of many ways we bring that vision to life,” said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. “We are thrilled to partner with writer and director John Campbell in sharing the stories of the five incredible artists featured in the film, on our platform, which highlights the diverse talents of creators and celebrates the richness of Black culture.”
“Often the conversation about art focuses on world-renowned artists,” says writer/director John Campbell. “Who’s Behind Black Art gives you early insight into the struggles, challenges and triumphs of five very different young artists with big hopes and dreams for their future. We are grateful to work on the release of this project with Comcast on their Black Experience on Xfinity channel, a partnership that afforded us the opportunity to give these talented artists a platform to share their art and importantly, their stories.”
Who’s Behind Black Art is written and directed by John
For more information about the film, please visit https://whosbehindblackart.com/
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About John Campbell
Founder of JCINTIME, LLC, a creative management and production company whose projects include ‘5150’, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2021; the upcoming feature ‘COLOR;’ and the FIPRESCI Award-winning 2022 feature ‘The Sleeping Negro’.
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