Brihana Juá

For artists, this knowing and not knowing is a familiar state. Creativity often lives in the space between confidence and uncertainty, between what you’ve mastered and what still humbles you. For Seattle-based photographer Marcellus Bonow-Manier, that tension is not something to resolve, but something to return to again and again.

by Brihana Juá Artists like barry johnson are taking the torch and making it shine even brighter. On September 20, 2025, multi-faceted artist barry johnson will be recognized by ARTE NOIR for his citywide creative impact and collaborations at the gallery’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration. Johnson is more than an artist; he is a storyteller, and a reflection of the times that made him who he is. With much of his work reflecting his own personal journey and the vibrancy of black stories, his...

Asha's most recent exhibition, Recognition, Love, and Healing, was held at the Northwest African American Museum.