Essays
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Amber Aisha
Amber Aisha is a Washington, D.C.-based photographer and visual artist whose work reimagines how people of color are portrayed through intimate, emotionally resonant imagery. Influenced…
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Meru kush
Meru Kush is a fashion designer whose work is shaped by his lifelong curiosity in space, image, and form. Since his training in architecture and…
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Lex marie
Lex Marie (b. 1992: Prince Georges County, MD) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses paintings, sculptures, and installations that delve into personal experiences while…
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Ama BE
Ama BE is a Ghanaian artist-researcher based in the DMV. Interested in the ecologies of African migration, she explores how the natural world can rescript…
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Omari Jesse
Omari Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist and apparel designer based in Washington DC, known for his evocative collages that celebrate his community’s spirit. With a…
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Inaugural Partners
The District Vanguard is proud to partner with local art and community centers for artist referrals, editorial partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities for mission-aligned programming. HOMME…
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Inagural Playlist
Introducing the inaugural TDV playlist, curated by music and marketing strategist Keith Elam. Designed to accompany the experience of flipping through a fine art and…
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Welcome
Welcome From The Editor-In-Chief, Eden Elam The District Vanguard is a love letter to the city and community that raised me. I didn’t fully appreciate…