Text by Lileet_Miriam, Copyright 2024 Photography by Tony Ward,Copyright 2024 Styling by KVaughn . Work is Work, Isn’t It? The concept, by design, is meant to be transactional. An even exchange. You provide “x” set of skills for a particular field so therefore you should be paid “y” in return, right? The good ole… Continue reading Lileet_Miriam: Work is Work Isn’t It?
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Antoinette. AKA Scorpiana: You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup
Text by Antoinette, AKA Scorpiana . You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup . You cannot pour from an empty cup. This was the single best piece of parenting and life advice I have ever received and my continuous reminder to take care of myself. Navigating multiple polyamorous partnerships requires a lot of time and… Continue reading Antoinette. AKA Scorpiana: You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup
From Palace to Circus Tent: The Trumpian Odyssey and the Turkish Proverb
Text by ChatGBT . Illustration by Dall-E In the annals of political history, the rise and fall of leaders often mirror the wisdom encapsulated in ancient proverbs. The Turkish proverb, “When a clown moves into a palace, the clown doesn’t become a king. The palace turns into a circus,” seems eerily prophetic in the context… Continue reading From Palace to Circus Tent: The Trumpian Odyssey and the Turkish Proverb
TW: A Visit From the Dead
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Visit From The Dead A dear friend, Ed Simmons visited me recently. No. Not in the flesh. Ed passed away a little over two years ago on September 22, 2022. Never the less, there have been a series of events that I’ve experienced recently that gives me… Continue reading TW: A Visit From the Dead
Hamburg, Germany: A Brief History of the Village Hotel
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003. My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying… Continue reading Hamburg, Germany: A Brief History of the Village Hotel