Ava Rose

A little about me. 

Ava Rose is the founder and editor-in-chief of REROUTE.

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The Stories They Tell

A Race of Designers: The Art of Angel De Cora

Taken from home at twelve, Angel De Cora trained with Howard Pyle, illustrated books by Native authors, and taught Carlisle students to honor their own nations' designs.

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José Guadalupe Posada and the Story of La Catrina

Before she became the face of Día de los Muertos, La Catrina was a skeleton on a cheap street print. Here's how José Guadalupe Posada gave her the smile the world now knows.

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Augusta Savage, the Sculptor Who Built a Generation

In 1930s Harlem, Augusta Savage opened a free studio that trained Jacob Lawrence and many others. Most of her own sculpture vanished. Here's what survived, and why.

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Arturo Schomburg, the Puerto Rican Collector Who Built Harlem’s Great Library

Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican collector, spent his evenings gathering Black art, writing, and history. In 1926, his shelves became one of the great public archives.

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The Hmong Story Cloths

Born in Thai refugee camps after 1975, these embroidered cloths carried war, folk tales and village life to the world. Makers tell how they began.

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Joe Feddersen, Storyteller of the Plateau

For four decades, Colville artist Joe Feddersen has carried the imagery of home into Plateau baskets, blown glass, and prints, shaped by family, teachers, and community.

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Edmonia Lewis and the Lost Cleopatra

Edmonia Lewis carved her own marble and told her own story. Then history set her aside, until now.

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Zizah Okeugo: Behind the Brushstrokes

This interview traces Nigerian artist Zizah's eidetic impressions, work that has captivated audiences and earned him a lasting place in the country's art scene.

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Where Art And Healing Intersect

Lindsay Tempest creates metaphysical artwork built to guide those seeking inner peace, treating the canvas as a space for real healing.

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The Roaring Artist

RooArty works between abstract and figurative styles, building layered collages that put raw emotion directly onto the page.

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Tribe of Mannequins

Photographer Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli, driven by a passion for mental health awareness, captures raw emotion through her photography.

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Three Little Kings in the Eye of a Needle: Bringing Light, Hope and Peace to the World

In time for the holidays, microscopic artist Dr. Willard Wigan, MBE, crafts a tiny Christmas masterpiece built for a worldwide audience.

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The Audiovisual Alchemist

Dive into Can Stafarian's synesthetic audiovisual art, merging senses, architecture, and music to create immersive, boundary-breaking experiences.

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The Beauty of Being Different

Autistic artist and advocate Ayanna Davis channels her difference into work and words that push for real, lasting positive change.

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Learning How To 'Be'

Kathleen Day's story moves from real challenges to real triumphs, a case for embracing your own identity with courage and a little grace.

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Open Future Learning Resources For An Ordinary Life

Open Future Learning delivers person-centered training to direct support workers, built around dignity and the details of ordinary life.

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Maria Vellanz

Maria Vellanz is a vibrant and imaginative artist based in the United Kingdom, known for work that pulls viewers straight into her world.

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Joe Baker: Making His Mark in the Creative Industry

Joe Baker has built a distinct visual style entirely his own, and with it, a growing following of fans who return for more of his work.

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J Quinn | Synesthetic Autist

Surrealist artist J. Quinn pushes the edges of contemporary art, drawing global attention that has included a nod from pop star Dua Lipa.

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I Broke Up With My Therapist

A reflective piece by ANÖMALIE that delves into the themes of healing, personal growth, and the courage to start anew.

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Giles W Bennett, MA

Giles W. Bennett's work is a manifestation of the inspiration he gains from the picturesque beauty of his environment.

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Verses From The Hearts' Canvas

Poet Fede Flores turns celestial imagery into intimate verse, painting the heart's quieter moments with language that feels almost like magic.

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Why Are IDD Individuals Left Out of the Sex and Love Conversations?

Neurodivergent and IDD individuals deserve love, connection, and honest sex education. This editorial challenges the silence around it.

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Drumming Up Healing

Chubby Cree, led by Carol Powder and showcasing Noah Green's soulful voice, merges music, nature, and heritage.

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Editorial: Walking the Talk

REROUTE returns with a renewed commitment to inclusivity, amplifying all voices shaping the arts and culture landscape.

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Capturing Beauty Beyond Words: Stephen Sosnowski

Stephen Sosnowski, a 17-year-old autist photographer whose images speak volumes.

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A Life Illuminated by Art and Nature's Beauty

Autist artist Josie Gabriel-Barrett embraces the inner child through art, watercolors, and nature.

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