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Jacques-Jean Tiziou

Philadelphia, PA

JJ Tiziou is a visual storyteller specializing in portraiture and movement documentation; he has never encountered an un-photogenic person in his life. Recipient of Spiral Q's 2010 Artist-Activist award, he strives to use his work to celebrate, empower and inspire individuals and communities working to build a better world.

  1. 3 days ago
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    Posted project update #35

    PSIJ site live with HPM article...

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  2. on May 17
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    Posted project update #34

    back from Africa, so much to share...

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  3. on April 24
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    Earthtones by Rachel Kantra Beal

    fusion2, a training company for dedicated young dancers, presents Earthtones - a project which explores our common humanity.

    • 118% funded $2,375 pledged
    • 37 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
  4. on March 20
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    Posted project update #33

    An update from West Africa...

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  5. on February 26
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    "Being all of myself" in Scotland with Deborah Hay by Emily Sweeney

    I am seeking funds to participate in the 2012 Solo Performance Commissioning Project with choreographer Deborah Hay.

    • 111% funded $2,221 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Mar 07, 2012
  6. on February 26
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    Photo-full

    SwiShwiSh Dance Teaches Dance Classes in Brooklyn by Ashley Ortiz

    Whether you always wanted to learn technique, be active or just wanted to sculpt your body like a dancer, these classes have it all!

    • 125% funded $1,251 pledged
    • 14 backers
    • Funded Mar 01, 2012
  7. on February 26
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    Witches & Mad Prophets: 13 Heretics by Erik Ruin

    13 unique offset prints by 13 artists, each depicting a heretical person or movement, all put together in a nice silk-screened case!

    • 330% funded $4,961 pledged
    • 127 backers
    • Funded Mar 16, 2012
  8. on January 16
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    Posted project update #32

    Interlude from Nicaragua...

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  9. on January 10
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    Nadïne LaFond's Debut Album, Music Video & Mini Tour by Nadïne LaFond

    After 15 years of live performance and collaboration, I'm ready for the next evolution of my music and releasing my debut album.

    Funding Unsuccessful (01/19/2012)
  10. on January 8
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    Jacques-Jean Tiziou
    backed a project

    Radio Tanzania: Reviving the Forgotten Archives by rebecca corey

    Thousands of hours of Afro-jazz and dance music on damaged reel-to-reels are in danger of being lost forever. Help us digitize them.

    • 131% funded $17,040 pledged
    • 235 backers
    • Funded Feb 04, 2012