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Microtones Event Series to Debut in Detroit Exploring Community Building Through Creative Expression

It is no secret that Detroit and New York artist communities have a synergetic and long-standing connection. As Ithaca, New York’s Microtones event series debuts in Detroit on March 11, 2022, attendants are called to consider relatedness, and their broader impact on people and places through an experimental immersion in creative expression. Microtones will debut […]

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March 07, 2022

Artsper // Partner Gallery Interview: Playground Detroit

Meet, Paulina Petkoski, co-founder of Playground Detroit, a gallery and talent agency that strives to uplift Detroit’s creative landscape. What are the characteristics of Playground Detroit and how did it get to where it is today? PLAYGROUND DETROIT is a contemporary art gallery and creative talent agency dedicated to emerging artists based in Detroit, Michigan. Established […]

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March 01, 2022

2022 EMERGING ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES ANNOUNCED: TEN DETROIT ARTISTS RECEIVE $2000 AND EXHIBITIONS

PLAYGROUND DETROIT is pleased to announce the selection of 10 Artist Fellows chosen for the inaugural 2021-22 Emerging Artists Fellowship, a multi-year juried program.

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February 25, 2022

Hour Detroit // Artist Marlo Broughton to Present Solo Show at Playground Detroit

Marlo Broughton, a contemporary Detroit-based artist who also goes by “MARLOBRO,” is debuting a new solo exhibition at Playground Detroit.

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February 16, 2022

Interview: Marlo Broughton on “LONG DAYS, NO DREAMS” Solo Exhibition Fights for POC Freedom and Equal Rights, Opening February 19th

LONG DAYS NO DREAMS is Marlo Broughton’s upcoming exhibition featuring striking, graphic portraits of black community leaders, historical events and anonymous figures illustrate the continuous fight for freedom and equal rights for people of color (POC).

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February 04, 2022

PERMUTANT Releases New Record “THAT I I AM AM” on Bandcamp Friday with Proceeds to Detroit Black Community Food Security Network

PERMUTANT is kicking off their 2022 release schedule with a new record release on Bandcamp Friday!

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February 04, 2022

Omar S Annual Birthday Party Returns to Marble Bar on Saturday February 5th

A modern day Detroit maverick, Omar S is one of the most beloved names in the Detroit house music scene. Having built a cult following around the world with his impressive catalogue, unique approach to cover art, and rebellious attitude towards dance music conventions, he is a staple in dance music both at home and […]

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February 03, 2022

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Drops First NFT Collection by Artist Gerald Collins on Rarible

PLAYGROUND DETROIT is proud to announce the release of our first NFT series, “Everywhere and Nowhere” by Gerald Collins, available on Rarible. As the art industry evolves further into the digital space, we are excited to join the NFT marketplace and expand our platform to present innovative artists working in digital and new media artwork. […]

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December 21, 2021

Farmer Street 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

PLAYGROUND DETROIT has all of the gifts you need this holiday season! We have been busy stocking up on the best one-of-a-kind items from your favorite Detroit artists and makers at 1435 Farmer Street in Downtown Detroit. FREE WITH $75 PURCHASE! Detroit-based artist Martyna Alexander (@martyna_alexander) has designed a Limited Edition Nalgene® water bottle featuring her exclusive artwork along […]

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December 14, 2021

A Contemporary Take on Shibari: Hajime Kinoko Art Basel Performance

Hajime Kinoko is one of the world’s most well-respected practitioners of Shibari, the ancient Japanese are of rope bondage. His performances are tastefully sensual, engrossing, and a bit mysterious, captivating audiences with intricate pattern work and meticulous attention to detail. Seeing the dynamic between Kinoko and his assistants is a work of art in and of itself, the […]

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December 01, 2021

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Announces Participation in SCOPE Miami Beach

PLAYGROUND DETROIT is proud to announce our inaugural participation at international art fair SCOPE Miami Beach (Booth H021). Through the following emerging artists’ array of mediums and heritages, this debut presentation will comprise a brief view of Detroit’s diversity as a noteworthy creative hub: Bakpak Durden (painting/ mural), Zoe Beaudry (painting), Marlo Broughton (painting), Gerald […]

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November 24, 2021

Bruiser Thanksgiving Returns: A Detroit Tradition to Celebrate

Detroit’s resident purveyor of avant-garde hip hop, Danny Brown, has already cemented his place in the city’s musical history. But that’s not what it’s all about, at least according to Brown himself: “I’m just happy that we’re here for the 8th year of doing it. I don’t make money off of this…I do it for […]

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November 23, 2021