Though the photographs in Helen Levitt’s book A Way of Seeing (now in its third printing by Duke University Press) have long been regarded as classics of 20th century photography, a significant aspect of Levitt’s work from this period is relatively little known. It is also not commonly known that Levitt has continued to produce […]
Auguste Toulmouche’s 1866 painting “The Hesitant Fiancée” is making the rounds on TikTok FYPs across the globe, inviting women of all ages to not only marvel at and meme-ify the bride’s pissed off scowl, but see themselves in it, too.
Easy to hang, 150gsm fine grade coated non-woven wallcovering Roll: 52cm x 10m (20.5” x 11yd) Coverage: 5.2m² (56ft²) Pattern repeat: 52cm (20.5”) / Straight across match Sample size: A4 (8.5”x 12”) Made in the UK The Busan wallpaper from the Modernist III collection presents a captivating geometric dance of form and color. Rich navy hues form the backdrop for a symphony of overlapping curves in soft grey, blush, and slate blue, conjuring the elegance of Art Deco design. The interplay of the concentric arcs creates a dynamic rhythm, making this wallpaper a striking choice for those seeking to infuse their space with a sense of structured movement and understated opulence. The precise alignment of the curves lends a seamless, continuous pattern, ideal for adding depth and interest to both contemporary and traditional interiors. Digitally printed with environmentally friendly inks on 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly paper from sustainably managed sources. Free of glass fibres and PVC.
So many outstanding comics anthologies, so little quality eyeball time. But worry not: Print’s come to your rescue. Last year we surveyed “wonder women artists” nominated for San Diego Comic-Con’s Eisner Awards, located here. And on Tuesday we provided you with a visual sampling of this year’s top nominees, and you’ll find that here. And today we’ll wrap up with a design-based survey that highlights some of the more graphically striking and skillfully adventuresome artists wi
The colour snap from 2001 features the actress as a 25-year-old throwing back a mane of brunette hair and showing off some of her many tattoos, including a 'Billy Bob' drawing on her arm, a homage to her then husband which has now been erased.
Laura Ashley did surprisingly well considering you could only wear her fashions if you were a character in a Brontë novel. (Or just really stuck in the past.)
Your preteen years are supposed to be sartorially awkward and full of many cringe-worthy moments. Moments that were (of course) documented extensively with disposable cameras and family albums. There were some honestly weird '90s trends many of us…
Advertising guru Charles Saatchi has found a selection of adverts from the 1950s and 1960s which would today be considered offensive, sexist and in many cases, in poor taste
The Hotel Las Brisas Acapulco, was built in 1957 about 15 minutes from the center of town. The hotel's 263 casitas, each with its own or shared plunge pool, climb up a steep, hibiscus-covered hill high above Acapulco Bay. At the base of the hill by the ocean is Club la Concha. No doubt this is where hotel guests refreshed themselves after a long day of dipping in their personal plunge pool. This cocktail menu featured several drinks of the day, but prominently featured the Gemini 6 & 7, the Gemini 8 and Gemini 9, and in an international nod, included the Ruso Negro, celebrating the 1960s culture's fascination with space exploration. In 2008, Las Brisas Acapulco underwent a $25 million dollar renovation. The property is managed and owned by Las Brisas Hotels & Resorts, a leading Mexican luxury hotel group with multiple properties. Courtesy Private Collection. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing. All printed in USA. Each product is accompanied by a copy of the interior menu where available.
[caption id="attachment_4871" align="alignnone" width="550" caption="Escapism Dress by Iris van herpen ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London"][/caption] THE 3-D-PRINTED DRESS 92 CENTIMETERS | Combining design with technology, Dutch couturier Iris Van Herpen's fantastical dresses are initially planned in Photoshop. She then works with an architect to develop a 3-D model, which
About Keith Haring, Art in Transit: Subway Drawings with Photos by Tseng Kwong Chi: This highly collectible & well preserved 1984 Keith Haring monograph examines them much historic & seminal chalk drawings done by Keith Haring on blank advertising spaces in the New York City subway during the early 1980s. "An art book, a photography book, a collection of graphic jokes, a celebration of city life, a happening...'Art in Transit' is a collection of Keith Haring's subway drawings, which lights up the subterranean vistas of the New York City subways with radiant energy." (publisher’s statement) Soft cover; 95 pages; 1st edition 1984. Approximately 8 x 11.5 inches. Very good overall vintage condition with some slight shelf-wear. String spine; well-preserved. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Introduction by Henry Geldzahler with a statement by Keith Haring. Photo documentation by Tseng Kwong Chi. Artist Statement: “I have been drawing in the subway for three years now, and although my career aboveground has skyrocketed, the subway is still my favorite place to draw. There is something very “real” about the subway system and the people who travel in it; perhaps there is not another place in the world where people of such diverse appearance, background, and life-style have intermingled for a common purpose. In this underground environment, one can often feel a sense of oppression and struggle in the vast assortment of faces. It is in this context that an expression of hope and beauty carries the greatest rewards.“ (source: Keith Haring Foundation). Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his illustrative depictions of figures and symbols. His white chalk drawings could often been found on the blank poster marquees in New York’s public spaces and subways. “I don't think art is propaganda,” he once stated. “It should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further. It celebrates humanity instead of manipulating it.” Born on May 4, 1958 in Reading, PA, he grew up in neighboring Kutztown, where he was inspired to draw from an early age by Walt Disney cartoons and his father who was an amateur cartoonist. After briefly studying commercial art in Pittsburgh, Haring came across a show of the works of Pierre Alechinksy and decided to pursue a career in fine art instead. He moved to New York in the late 1970s to attend the School of Visual Arts, and soon immersed himself in the city’s graffiti culture. By the mid-1980s, he had befriended fellow artists Andy Warhol, Kenny Scharf, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and collaborated with celebrities like the singer Grace Jones. Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1988, Haring’s prodigious career was brief, and he died of AIDS-related complications on February 16, 1990 at the age of 31. Before his death, Haring established the Keith Haring Foundation, a non-profit committed to raising awareness of the illness through art programing and community outreach. Throughout his career, Haring made his art widely available through the location of his murals, as well as through the Pop Shop—Haring's own storefront which he used to sell his memorabilia.The artist’s mural Crack is Wack (1986), can still be seen today on a retaining wall along FDR Drive in Manhattan. Haring’s works can be found in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Related Categories Street Art. Graffiti Art. Pop Art. East Village. Keith Haring. Futura 2000. Subway Art. East Village art.
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Now that I have a vintage camping trailer, I thought it would be fun to wear some vintage camping clothes. Taking a look back on 1920s to 1950s hiking and camping clothes, I have a choice from long skirts, to knickers, to pants, and even dresses. What decade would you most like to camp in?
Twitter user Alina Pleskova found a book on the curb and decided to rescue it, bringing it back home with her. She couldn't help but share the photos...
Twitter user Alina Pleskova found a book on the curb and decided to rescue it, bringing it back home with her. She couldn't help but share the photos...
Now that I have a vintage camping trailer, I thought it would be fun to wear some vintage camping clothes. Taking a look back on 1920s to 1950s hiking and camping clothes, I have a choice from long skirts, to knickers, to pants, and even dresses. What decade would you most like to camp in?
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The industry’s most prestigious fashion houses are currently celebrating haute couture week, but for the fashion world a century ago, every week was haute couture week. During the Belle Epoque, there was no such thing as an off-the-rack dress and clothes shopping was a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Fashion was made by hand from start…
Here are the magazine covers that moved and delighted us in 2015
Goodbye childhood, hello juvenile humour.
A collection of extraordinary vintage "Teen Magazine" covers (via BuzzFeed)
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Few would argue if we said that pets are an endless source of joy and happiness in our lives. Therefore, there is no surprise people are trying to immortalize them in every way possible. This Aussie painter, Vanessa Stockard, found the best way to do that by sneaking her three adorable cats, Kevin The Kittin, his mom Fluff Ferstenberg and the head of the adorable fluff family, Satan, into her paintings. Stockard’s process includes pieces developed without visual reference but rather from memory. These narratives incorporate domestic pets such as cats and dogs, juxtaposing the anthropomorphic nature of these animals are given by society, she infuses the personification of virtue and vice into the everyday canine and feline status quo. Cats with their fluffy comical exteriors yet instinctual urge to kill and a tendency to be cruel to their prey, dogs with their providence of happiness and friendship flung back to Churchill’s metaphor for depression. Despite this not-so -cheerful description of her works, Stockard manages to make her art somehow quirky and very enjoyable!
Brooklyn-based, Australian multimedia artist Sophie Kahn creates fragmented female bodies and faces by merging a classic sculpting approach with new and
New York's Carlyle Hotel (inset) has been a discreet refuge for the rich, famous and successful, such as Princess Diana (main) for nearly a century; guests and staff share secrets and stories in a new film
Getting an old magazine or newspaper is a fantastic way to start exploring the past. See how people once used their language, what was included, and excluded. Memorizing events is all fine and dandy, but these don’t actually show how people would approach everyday life. Advertisements are a great way to approach what people liked and wanted.
