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Update #18: Creative Capital 2012

Posted on January 31

I'm happy to announce that I am a 2012 Creative Capital Grantee. I'll be focussing on research projects with data visualization via the Rap Research Groups.

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      Martha J. on February 11

      Just received the print in the mail. It is lovely, thank you for sensing it. All good wishes for your continued success! Martha

Update #17: The last of the rewards were mailed out today.

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Update #16: MoMA Talk To Me: A Symposium

Posted on October 15, 2011

I'll Be Speaking At MoMa Talk to Me: A Symposium On Wednesday, October 19th, 11:30AM: http://bit.ly/p6jNYA

During my presentation I will debut the Champagne Always Stains My Silk Datavis: http://bit.ly/lScFLr

If you can't come by watch the live stream: livestream.com/museummodernart

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Update #15: Summer 2011 Update: MoMA x Champagne x Launch

Posted on July 17, 2011

Hello Nice & Decent People.

I have been busy.

There is one more batch of rewards to mail out.

Logins for the beta site will be sent when the new version is ready for testing.

HHWC is featured in the Talk To Me exhibition at MoMA: http://bit.ly/k3VJt4

I recently did an interview with The Creators Project: http://t.co/IlSyPqy

A link to the new Champagne x Rap visualization: http://staplecrops.com

Links to more: http://tahirhemphill.com

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      Tahir Hemphill on October 15, 2011

      opn2furry yours was sent.

      bw1984 Be easy Killer, each of these prints are hand made - not computer print outs. Yours must be one of the 82 left to be sent out. Thanks for being patient.

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      Reemski on October 16, 2011

      Oh, I've not received mine either?

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      bw1984 on October 16, 2011

      no problems, im in the UK so i knew it would take a little bit longer anyway. thanks for the update.

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