Produced by
Cherry, Maurice, American
Interview of
Crooks, Darhil, American
Subject of
Ebony, American, founded 1945
The Atlantic, American, founded 1857
Esquire, American, founded 1933
School of Visual Arts, American, founded 1947
Date
December 10, 2015
Medium
digital
Dimensions
Duration: 56 min., 55 sec.
File size: 47.71 MB
Description
Episode 114 of the Revision Path podcast. The episode begins with host Maurice Cherry advertising jobs posted on the show’s Job Board. Shortly after, the show’s soundtrack plays. Cherry then advertises a gift guide; the show’s sponsors: MailChimp and Hover; as well as the opportunity for listeners to become patrons.
The episode’s guest, Darhil Crooks, then introduces himself. Some of the topics they discuss in the interview include: a typical day for Crooks, working at The Atlantic; Crooks’ experience rebranding Ebony magazine; his time at Esquire magazine; his experience studying at New York’s School of Visual Arts (SVA); his inspiration, Ebony magazine’s Cosby show cover; Atlantic’s reparations cover and the accompanying article, written by Ta-Nehisi Coates; The Atlantic’s military spending cover; music in Crooks’ designs; diversity in the industry; mentorship; museums as a source of artistic inspiration; Crooks’ success and philosophy as a designer; as well as Crooks’ experience of being a son and a father.
At the end of the interview, both men thank each other, the outro music plays and Cherry names the production team. Cherry also implores listeners to become patrons of the show, by visiting its Patreon page.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
New York City, Manhattan, New York, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Revision Path
Classification
Time-based Media - Audio
Type
sound recordings
digital media - born digital
Topic
Comics and graphic novels
Design
Fatherhood
Graphic design
Hip-hop (Music)
Museums
Music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maurice Cherry and Glitch, Inc.
Object number
2019.47.3.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Maurice Cherry and Glitch, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc33cf0d-2cdf-4333-bdbd-2366f7b7a499

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