Art & culture Archives | Hearing Like Me

June 2, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at June 2, 2021

Chella Man’s jewelry collection celebrates the beauty of being deaf

Deaf trans artist and activist Chella Man launched a new collaboration in March that celebrates the beauty of being deaf.

April 19, 2021

Published by Stu Nunnery at April 19, 2021

TL Forsberg forges her own Deaf identity

Creative dynamo TL Forsberg rejects existing labels and has created her own. Her work advocates for and illustrates this binary Deaf identity.

April 2, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 2, 2021

Meet Phonak hEARo and children’s book author, April Riccio

Phonak hEARo and children’s book author April Riccio has released a UK edition of her latest book, Pickles in Paris, A True Story. Hearing Like Me talked with the author […]

December 25, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at December 25, 2020

Christmas 2020 with hearing loss

Being deaf or hard of hearing can be tough at the best of times. And this time of year often has more challenges. If you’re not careful, it can become […]

December 7, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at December 7, 2020

Interview with author and poet Raymond Antrobus

Deaf author Raymond Antrobus often explores his experience with deafness in his writing. We interview him about his children's book, "Can Bears Ski?"

November 23, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at November 23, 2020

A look at some deaf artists around the world

“If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it.” – Johan Huizinga Art is the glue that holds a culture together. This is true in the deaf […]

September 28, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at September 28, 2020

Deaf Fun Facts You Need to Know

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month this September, we’ve gathered a list of some of the most interesting Deaf Fun Facts for you to know. Have you ever played trivia […]

September 24, 2020

Published by Sofia Sans at September 24, 2020

Deafinitely Theatre panelists discuss how can the arts do more for the Black Deaf community

In light of the ongoing work of the Black Lives Matter movement, Deafinitely Theatre recently hosted a live panel discussion with four Black Deaf artists and professionals to discuss discrimination […]

August 18, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at August 18, 2020

Tony Hawk renames skateboarding move to honor “quiet, mute guy” who created it

We’ve come a long way in the way society refers to deaf and hard of hearing people, but some uncomfortable legacies still remain. To address one of these past faux […]

July 10, 2020

Published by Sofia Sans at July 10, 2020

Deaf Poetry: Expanding the horizons of poetic expression

The Deaf community has its own rich tapestry of visual wordplay, including written and visual and visual vernacular poetry.

March 10, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at March 10, 2020

These Deaf jokes and memes will lighten up your day

It can be too easy to overlook the gift that humor offers us, as both a way to live with our deafness, as well as to poke fun at something, […]

November 11, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at November 11, 2019

Book Review: ‘Emerald City,’ a novel by Brian Birnbaum

PR Hilton reviews Emerald City and interviews author Brian Birnbaum, who is an only Child of Deaf Adults (CODA). The Deaf community is part of the book.

July 19, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 19, 2019

Chicago theater accessibility

Chicago theater accessibility is more advanced than many other cities, in my opinion. Here is my review of two live theater as someone with hearing loss.

May 23, 2019

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 23, 2019

Designer launches sign language jewelry

Jewelry designer Naama Gilo was born with a hearing loss. Because she grew up in a hearing environment, sign language wasn’t a big part of her life. When she received […]

May 7, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at May 7, 2019

Artist shows diversity and uniqueness of hearing loss

Priscila Soares is an artist with a mission. Bring to life art that shares stories, inspires, and advocates for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. But the Brazilian […]

February 8, 2019

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 8, 2019

Meet a deaf art director taking the world by storm

Storm Smith grew up inspired around anything arty and creative. Today, she is taking the world by storm as an art director and motivational speaker. Born in Los Angeles, California, […]

August 8, 2018

Published by markbarnard at August 8, 2018

Deaf and hard of hearing characters in popular fiction

I’m sitting in a school library as I write this – one of those magical havens of peace and quiet that somehow manages to whisper with a weighty presence, something […]

July 3, 2018

Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 3, 2018

Photographer tells hearing loss stories through latest photo series

Photographer Dalton Stiles wants to show the unique experience of living with hearing loss through the power of photography in his latest project series “Can you hear me?” Dalton’s inspiration […]

May 2, 2018

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at May 2, 2018

Art mirrors reality in film ‘Lacrimosa’ by deaf filmmaker Austin Chapman

“Lacrimosa” is the name of the first song Austin Chapman heard with his Phonak hearing aids, which is the last song Mozart composed. “Lacrimosa” is also defined as “day of […]

March 9, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 9, 2018

Why this year’s Oscars was important for deaf culture

This year’s Academy Awards was a big win for deaf culture. Not one, but two winning films featured important themes for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, as well as deaf […]

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