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What happens when a dance born from resistance becomes an Olympic sport? From the roda of capoeira to the cyphers of the Bronx, this article traces the unexpected connection between two Afro-diasporic practices shaped by rhythm, confrontation and community: capoeira and breaking. It follows how both practices have travelled, evolved and been reclaimed as tools of identity and empowerment, while …

Nearly thirty years after his death, Tupac Shakur remains one of hip hop’s most enduring and contradictory figures. This article explores the tension between representation and reality at the heart of Tupac’s story, tracing his transformation from a politically engaged artist shaped by the legacy of the Black Panthers, through the paranoia and isolation of his years in prison, to the gangster …

To date, Arthur Jafa has established himself as one of the most influential artists of our century on the international scene, developing a narrative of Black culture that is also a genuine declaration of love.To mark the exhibition Helter Skelter. Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince , hosted by the Fondazione Prada in Venice from 9 May to 23 November 2026, this article reflects on the evolution of …