
Press &
Publications
Press &
Publications
INTRODUCTION
Notable media coverage and publications that have recognized and discussed Momo Pixel's contributions to art, gaming, and culture.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books and academic texts featuring or citing Momo Pixel’s work.
Ruha Benjamin, Imagination: A Manifesto. W. W. Norton, 2024.
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324020974
Susan Flynn and Melanie A. Marotta, eds. Critical Pedagogy, Race, and Media: Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education Teaching. Routledge, 2021.https://www.routledge.com/Critical-Pedagogy-Race-and-Media-Diversity-and-Inclusion-in-Higher-Education/Flynn-Marotta/p/book/9780367472566
Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham, eds. Black Futures.
One World, 2020.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622402/black-futures-by-edited-by-kimberly-drew-and-jenna-wortham/
Joe R. Feagin, The White Racial Frame: Centuries of Racial Framing and Counter-Framing. 3rd ed., Routledge, 2020.
Kishonna L. Gray and David J. Leonard, eds. Woke Gaming: Digital Challenges to Oppression and Social Injustice. University of Washington Press, 2018.
https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295744183/woke-gaming/




IN THE MEDIA
Articles, interviews, and features showcasing Momo Pixel's impact and creative endeavors:
Wikipedia contributors. “Momo Pixel.”
Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 2024.
A comprehensive article about Momo Pixel, detailing her career, work, and contributions to the art and gaming community, with an emphasis on her notable project, "Hair Nah."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_Pixel
“Smithsonian American Art Museum Hosts 11th Annual SAAM Arcade 2024.” Smithsonian Institution, May 2024
Announcement of Momo Pixel’s work featured in the Smithsonian’s SAAM Arcade 2024.
https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-american-art-museum-hosts-11th-annual-saam-arcade-2024
"Google Doodle Celebrates Jerry Lawson's Legacy with Interactive Game"
Essence, December 2022
Coverage of the Google Doodle honoring Jerry Lawson's birthday, featuring Momo Pixel and other guest artists in creating interactive games.
https://www.essence.com/culture/google-doodle/
"Google Doodle Celebrates Jerry Lawson with a Game"
Mashable, December 2022
Details of the Google Doodle celebrating Jerry Lawson, highlighting the involvement of guest artists like Momo Pixel in designing games.
https://mashable.com/article/gerald-jerry-lawson-google-doodle-2022
"Google Honors Gaming Pioneer Jerry Lawson with Interactive Doodle"
Game Developer Magazine, December 2022
Focuses on the Google Doodle for Jerry Lawson, with mention of Momo Pixel’s contribution to the creation of the games featured in the Doodle.
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/google-honors-jerry-lawson-with-game-making-doodle-game
"The 8-bit Viral Game Designer Pixelating Black Women’s Experiences"
Inverse, December 2020
A feature on Momo’s journey and influence in the gaming industry.
https://www.inverse.com/gaming/momo-pixel-interview
"Black Futures"
The New York Times, October 7, 2020
An interactive feature exploring the vision of Black futures, with contributions from a variety of artists, writers, and thinkers, including Momo Pixel.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/07/magazine/black-futures.html
"Artist Momo Pixel Talks About Giving Herself Her First Chance"
HelloBeautiful, August 2020
An interview highlighting Momo’s artistic journey and her collaboration with Crown Royal Apple.
https://hellobeautiful.com/3407162/artist-momo-pixel-interview/
“Black Hair and the Politics of Touch.”
The Guardian, July 2018.
Explores the cultural and political significance of Black hair, featuring
Momo Pixel’s "Hair Nah."
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2018/jul/19/black-hair-and-the-politics-of-touch
“Momo Pixel’s ‘Hair Nah’ Is a Game, a Mood, and a Statement.”
Wired, June 2018.
Discusses Momo Pixel’s "Hair Nah," exploring its themes of microaggressions and empowerment
https://www.wired.com/story/hair-nah/
“Artist Momo Pixel Wants You to Keep Your Hands to Yourself.”
Paper Magazine, April 2018.
A profile of Momo Pixel, focusing on her advocacy for personal boundaries in "Hair Nah."
https://www.papermag.com/momo-pixel-interview-hair-nah-2598881741.html
"Hair Nah Creator Momo Pixel Wants Designers to Use More Color"
Portland Monthly, March 2018
A discussion on design aesthetics and Momo’s vision for inclusivity in design.
https://www.pdxmonthly.com/home-and-real-estate/2018/03/hair-nah-creator-momo-pixel-wants-designers-to-use-more-color
"Momo Pixel 'Hair Nah' Video Game Interview"
Teen Vogue, January 2018
An interview focusing on the motivations behind creating Hair Nah and its societal impact.
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/momo-pixel-hair-nah-video-game-interview
"The Ultimate Answer to Unwanted Hair-Touching"
The Cut, November 2017
An in-depth interview discussing the creation and impact of the game Hair Nah.
https://www.thecut.com/2017/11/hair-nah-game-momo-pixel-interview.html
"Meet the Creator of Viral Hand-Swatting Hair Game Hair Nah"
Dazed, November 2017
Exploration of Momo’s inspiration and the cultural significance of Hair Nah.
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/38128/1/creator-of-hair-nah-momo-pixel-interview
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