Ayem

Mapping Malcolm has been in the world for a whole year now—meeting people’s minds, hearts, eyes, and spirit in ways we could not quite imagine during our countless meetings laboring over footnote placement, paper weight, embossed wording, and imagery. We endeavoured to capture the fullness of Malcolm X’s humanity, his stately spirit, and the expanse of his world-building project through the design of this book. And the only way we felt we could begin to do this justice was through a deep engagement with visual aesthetics. In doing so, Mapping Malcolm has become more than a physical object or series of intellectual queries—it’s become its own living, breathing, morphous world where everything feels possible. With contributions from: @maythaalhassen @sirjoshbennett @christopherjoshuabenton @lisabeyvarra @stephenburksmanmade @ib.hasa.n @marclamonthill @ladi.sasha @jerrellgibbs @nsengaknight @a.kochiyama @drjaimeeswift @nigreaux @alberlaurentiv @zakiyyahhaffejee @the_os_man @mwashjr Ossie and Guy Davis Denise Lim James A. Tyner And a special thank you with immense love to the @columbia_books_on_arch team Thank you @bryananton for capturing the spirit of MM

Digital Artwork for @theinspectionmovie album by @anmlcollective . Thanks again @a24 @elegancebratton !

@theinspectionmovie Digital Artwork for the beautifully captivating single, The Hands by @serpentwithfeet and @anmlcollective . Always fun with @a24 @elegancebratton

@columbiagsapp digital graphics and animations for ‘22 EoY show

Identity for GSAPP @columbiagsapp ‘22 EoY show.

Diving deep in the rich history of the Studio and having ongoing conversations about what the first capsule should look like we thought this statement of “Where Black Art Lives” Since 1968 was not only powerful, yet factual. A home and space like this is rare and we’re honored to have a hand in starting off the @studiomuseum first capsule collection. Can’t wait to see everyone wearing this shirt!!! — Repost from @studiomuseum — The Studio Museum in Harlem's Studio Store is proud to present its inaugural Capsule Collection, the ✨"Where Black Art Lives" special edition T-shirt✨. Designed by @withayem , the design and research duo of Albert L. Hicks IV and Marcus Washington Jr., this unique T-shirt combines conceptual play and minimalist design in celebration of the Studio Museum's past, present, and future.⠀ ⠀ In 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem was founded to serve as a vital link between artists and community in the cultural capital of Black America. In this spirit of the Museum's ethos around people, place, and art, Studio Store worked with Ayem to produce this special edition T-shirt, the first of two collaborations with the designers. "Where Black Art Lives" speaks to the Museum's ongoing commitment to serve as the nexus for Black art and artists internationally. Hand-printed in a rich, textured red ink and high-gloss black ink on Everybody World's 100% recycled cotton, this T-shirt is a stylish declaration of the Museum's enduring place in Harlem and beyond. ⠀ ⠀ Shop now at the link in bio!⠀ ⠀ #StudioStoreHarlem #WhereBlackArtLives Images: Albert L. Hicks IV and Marcus Washington Jr. in the "Where Black Art Lives" special edition T-shirt. Courtesy Ayem

We’ve started to send the first set of orders out! Can’t wait for them to be in your homes. Our 2022 Lunar New Year Calendars are available to purchase! You can find the link in our bio. 🐯 Art Direction: Ayem Design: Ayem w/ Virginia Chow @larblarb Photographer: @myu.inoue Assistant Photographer: @goldyn_ink

Calendars available through the link in our bio! 🐯 Art Direction: Ayem Design: Ayem w/ Virginia Chow @larblarb Photographer: @myu.inoue Assistant Photographer: @goldyn_ink

Our 2022 Lunar New Year Calendars are available to purchase! You can find the link in our bio. 🐯 Art Direction: Ayem Design: Ayem w/ Virginia Chow @larblarb Ph: @myu.inoue Assistant Ph: @goldyn_ink

Our 2022 Lunar New Year Calendars are available to purchase! You can find the link in our bio. 🐯 Ayem welcomes 2022, the year of the Water Tiger. Each month of our calendar forefronts a historical artifact that represents the tiger while also highlighting special days in that month. This Water Tiger year is all about seizing the realm of possibilities and latching ourselves into risks. With this calendar, we hope you will be able to harness the tiger and form this year as you see fit. Very special thank you to a new Ayem family member @myu.inoue . Art Direction: Ayem Design: Ayem w/ Virginia Chow @larblarb Ph: @myu.inoue Assistant Ph: @goldyn_ink

Ayem welcomes 2022, the year of the Water Tiger. Available for purchase on Thursday, February 24th. Each month of our calendar forefronts a historical artifact that represents the tiger while also highlighting special days in that month. This Water Tiger year is all about seizing the realm of possibilities and latching ourselves into risks. With this calendar, we hope you will be able to harness the tiger and form this year as you see fit. Very special thank you to a new Ayem family member @myu.inoue . Art Direction: Ayem Design: Ayem w/ Virginia Chow @larblarb Photographer: @myu.inoue Assistant Photographer: @goldyn_ink

An illustration commissioned by @thebafflermag that focuses on the ‘Lotus Journal’.   An Afro-Asian collection of writings that highlighted the mutual struggles and accomplishments between the African and Asian people. Dating back to the first African and Asian conference in 1955.