Talk Art

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New Talk Art!!! We meet a GLOBAL LEGEND, our dear friend, the iconic recording artist, three-time Grammy winner, and global R&B superstar, MAXWELL!!!!!! 


We discuss Maxwell's musical journey, collecting art, visiting Frieze New York art fair where he first expeirenced Hans Op de Beeck's Silent Library (2016) immersive installation, his love for artists Nina Chanel Abney, Steve McQueen, Seydou Keita and Jon Key, covering the iconic Kate Bush song 'This Woman's Work'. We discover his passion for drawing and amazing advice his art teacher gave him in his childhood. His admiration for Tracey Emin’s neons and a trip to the Whitney with Robert where they met Tracey. We explore the text works of Massimo Agostinelli and Max's admiration for the artistry of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen and his memories from visiting his major retrospective at the Met. We discuss his deep respect and friendships with icons Prince, Harry Belafonte, Alicia Keys. We also hear about the passionate motivation behind Maxwell’s new fundraising sunglasses collection. Finally, we remember Russell’s epic 1990 Heinz ketchup TV advert and our mutual LOVE for our pal & leading British actor Lydia West.


Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics. The soul singer redefined soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut on Columbia, 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' It earned Grammy nominations, double platinum status and RIAA gold for the single, "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)." The platinum albums 'Embrya' (1998) and 'Now' (2001) followed. After eight years, 2009's 'BLACKsummers'night' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won two Grammys, including Best R&B Album.


To date, Maxwell has achieved 4 platinum album certifications from the RIAA. His last album ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ the second instalment of his musical trilogy, earned Maxwell his third Grammy (Best R&B Song for “Lake By The Ocean”) an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Male Artist), and a Soul Train Award (Best R&B/Soul Male Artist). Recently honoured with the “Legend” Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards, Maxwell’s upcoming ‘blacksummers’NIGHT’ is one of the most-anticipated R&B events of 2022 and will cap off a journey he first embarked upon over a decade ago. 


In Feb 2022, STATE Optical Co. launches their collaboration on limited-edition sunglasses designed with Maxwell! The STATE x Maxwell BLACK_SUMMERS’_NIGHT titanium sunglasses will be available for exclusive pre-sale starting Monday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Its wide launch will be on March 1st. More here: https://store.musze.com/collections/sunglasses


Maxwell can be seen flaunting the new style in the music video for his current Top 10 R&B single, “OFF,” an exciting preview of what’s to come for the highly-anticipated release of ‘blacksummers’NIGHT,’ the final chapter in his critically acclaimed album trilogy. Also keep an eye out for the style as Maxwell kicks off his 25 date NIGHT Arena tour in March 2022. STATE Optical Co. Expands Limited Edition Collab with Global R&B Superstar Maxwell Launching March 1 (Exclusive Pre-Sale to Launch February 14) | Portion of Proceeds to Support the Opening Your Eyes Scholarship. Maxwell's highly anticipated new album blacksummers’NIGHT will be released in Spring 2022.


Follow @Maxwell on Instagram for latest details on his new album and tour, as well as Maxwell's official website: https://Musze.com/

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