THE POWER OF
Love
MARKUS KLINKO
TAPPING INTO THE CONCEPT OF TIME THROUGH photography
The Facts Behind Single People Settling for Mediocrity, Just to Be in a Relationship
i n n a v o GiHawkins
LIFE AFTER DOMESTIC ABUSE
FASHION WITH A HEART
CATWALK FOR CHARITY
52 COVER COVER STORY: STORY: Giovanni Giovanni and and Twila Twila Hawkins Hawkins
Nov - Dec 2019
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Model Model ||Giovanni Giovanni Hawkins Hawkins Inner Inner cover cover model model || Twila Twila Hawkins Hawkins Designer Designer and and Creative Creative Director Director || Richard Richard Petit Petit of of Papillon Papillon Dezigns Dezigns Creative Creative Assistant Assistant || Marlyn Marlyn Johnson Johnson MUA| MUA| Olivia Olivia Simon Simon Cover Cover photo photo taken taken by by Chris Chris Jones Jones Inner Inner cover cover taken taken by by Mike Mike Walker Walker Lead Lead Photographer| Photographer| Mike Mike Walker Walker Assistant Assistant Photographer Photographer || Keith Keith McCutheon McCutheon Assistant Assistant Photographer Photographer || Chris Chris Jones Jones Location Location || Universe Universe City City NYC NYC
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Pop-Up art ART BASEL coming this December
FEATURED STORIES
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visual art :MARCUS KLINKO Late to the Click Game, Markus Klinko Taps into the Concept of
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Time by Laura Shirk
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photography: the mad hatter A photographic presentation by Karl M. Lee
COVER STORY
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SURVIVING THE ABUSER : WHY DID YOU STAY? An interview of Giovanni and Twila Hawkins by Giselle Rodriguez
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FASHION AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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UNPREDICTABLE BY PAPILLON DEZIGN A Fashion photoshoot by Mike Walker Concept by Richard Petit
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fashion with a heart Exclusive pictures from Catwalk For Charity by Sean Simpson
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LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS The Facts Behind Single People Settling for Mediocrity, Just to Be in a Relationship By Toni Douglas
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Galerie Thomas Schulte Courtesy of ART BASEL
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ART BASEL
DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 9 2019
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Featured Stories | Marcus Klinko
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MARKUS KLINKO Late to the Click Game, Markus Klinko Taps into the Concept of Time From billboards and books to screens and IRL snapshots, we embrace and contribute to a culture of (visual) overconsumption on the daily. Think back-to-back episodes on repeat; the playing of a film without the pause button. Distinctly elevating the visual chaos via a collaborated effort, the fashion & celebrity photographer, Markus Klinko, looks to capture a timeless quality through his work. Whether shooting a brand campaign, a magazine spread or an album cover, Klinko strives toward a shared goal: to create a shot that will stand the test of time, he shares. Similar to news outlets; Fashion magazines are all about documenting what’s hitting the runway and happening in pop culture right now. Just like catchy headlines and memorable sound bytes, fashion, jewelry and accessory trends wear off.
Pop-Up Photography | Karl M. Lee
THE MAD HATTER
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Model |Pauline Bynum Poly Metallic Steampunk Hat, in Red| House of GoGé
Ribbed Sarong Top, in cream| House of GoGé Cigarette Cuff Pant in Plaid| House of GoGé MUA| Nina Ahjahnia Hair| Nina Ahjahnia Stylist: Rochelle Miller Photographer| Karl M. Lee
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Cover Story | Why Did You Stay ?
Model |Giovanni Hawkins Designer and Creative Director | Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Creative Assistant | Marlyn Johnson MUA| Olivia Simon Photo taken by Mike Walker Lead Photographer| Mike Walker Assistant Photographer | Keith McCutheon Assistant Photographer | Chris Jones Location Universe City NYC
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Model |Giovanni Hawkins Designer and Creative Director | Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Creative Assistant | Marlyn Johnson MUA| Olivia Simon Photo taken by Chris Jones Lead Photographer| Mike Walker Assistant Photographer | Keith McCutheon Assistant Photographer | Chris Jones Location |Universe City NYC
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Do you feel that domestic violence is somewhat Taboo? (Most people see violence as physical, not emotional or mental) Giovanni-In some cultures it is. For instance , most people in my community, the African American one, they view domestic violence as black eyes, busted lips, and bloody noses. So when you say you've been involved in this kind of a relationship people want to see things of that nature not realizing it comes in different forms. So people are looking for the Ike Turner's of the world not realizing they could be psychologically toxic , sexually manipulative, financially controlling etc. Is this type of violence common in both men and women? Does it happen in one more than the other? Twila- Abuse occurs in relationships of all walks of life, including men abusing women, women abusing men and same sex partner abuse. However, women remain at the top of the list for the most abused in a relationship. Giovanni -According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015 NISVS (National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey ) females are at a whopping 26% over their male counterparts who report 15%
encountering IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) before age 18. The percentages listed are from a total of 30 million participants.
Can it occur at anytime? at any age? Twila -Signs of abuse can happen at any time, and at any age. Domestic violence is not only intimate or partner related. A toxic relationship can occur between parents and children, siblings and family members alike. The average age of a domestic abusive relationship begins at the age of 13. Giovanni -Yes according to this very survey , 66% of children surveyed encountered psychological abuse between ages 12 - 18 years old. I've even encountered a child confiding in me her situation while mentoring in Baltimore City Public Schools. She was a 7th grade alternative school student who was kicked out of her zone school dating a boy who was also attending this alternative school. He liked flirting with other girls she hated it - you know how that goes. They argue he gets physical and slams her against a locker. Staff intervenes but no one in her age group steps in because they are conditioned to think it's normal. It's nobody's business. These kids were 12 and 13 years old.
72% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner; 94% of the victims of these murder suicides are female
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Model |Jennifer Paras Designer and Creative Director | Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Creative Assistant | Marlyn Johnson MUA| Olivia Simon Photo taken by Mike Walker Lead Photographer| Mike Walker Assistant Photographer | Keith McCutheon Photo Editing | URetouch Photos Location | Dumbo Brooklyn NYC
Model |Jennifer Paras Designer and Creative Director | Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Creative Assistant | Marlyn Johnson MUA| Olivia Simon Photo taken by Mike Walker Lead Photographer| Mike Walker Assistant Photographer | Keith McCutheon Photo Editing | URetouch Photos Location | Dumbo Brooklyn NYC
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Special Events | Catwalk For Charity
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