Basketball in the Media

Letter From the Director

Whether you’re a baller, a die-hard fan, or not even into basketball like that, no one can deny the allure of the game.keep reading

A Triple Threat Position: Gender, Media & Basketball

Mainstream media has failed to identify an effective way to portray female athletes short of having them strip down and bare their bodies. keep reading

Without Question: The Color of Basketball

While many in modern society argue that we have moved past race as a nation, that’s a position that is easily held when you are the one that is in a position of power. keep reading

Will Social Media Snuff Ball Players' Shine?

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, it was nearly impossible to not “want to be like mike”. Far too small, or human, to fly as his highlight reels … [Read More]keep reading

Asphalt Warriors

Originally created for The Madbury Club The video is homage to the Jordan sneaker from the inception of the culture. The video runs backwards … [Read More]keep reading

Jichael Mordan

With the Jichael Mordan video i wanted to examine and scrutinize our bodies ability to achieve amazing acts, to go beyond what seems possible. keep reading

Artists in Residence: Dave Giles

XHIBIT P artist-in-residence Dave Giles provides visual context for his essay “Will Social Media Snuff Ball Players’ Shine?” He really gets you thinking about the social and professional implications that social media has on today’s NBA players.keep reading

Artists in Residence: Shana Stephenson

In this episode of XHIBIT P’s “Artists in Residence,” sports blogger and marketing wiz Shana Stephenson goes toe to stiletto toe with the hit reality … [Read More]keep reading

LEBRONZILLA

In her mixed media collage, Isis Kenney illustrates what she finds problematic about the media’s portrayal of basketball stars, in particular Lebron James. In doing so, she also parallels the player’s media image with that of injurious images found historically in film and…keep reading

Hoop Dreams

I was inspired by the media’s false advertising of what the journey of becoming a professional basketball player truly is like.keep reading





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