Monthly Archives: July 2024

Among the works featured in Tavares Strachan's exhibition "There is Light Somewhere" at London's Hayward Gallery, there is a neon figure entitled "Robert". This artwork is inspired by Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., the first African-American astronaut in the Manned Orbiting … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post closed with a look at a designer who will be featured in the Museum at FIT exhibition "Africa's Fashion Diaspora" (September 18, 2024 – December 29, 2024), an event documenting and celebrating Black histories and cultures. Among the … Continue reading →

Sometimes, a shade, a palette, a technique, or a material can bridge various fields, such as art, fashion and history. As an example, let's move from indigo-dyed textiles. These textiles boast a rich history, deeply intertwined with cultural practices, trade, … Continue reading →

We've been in space for the last two posts, exploring foldable geometries. Now, let's come back to Earth and look at flattened, intarsia geometries or printed geometries. Where will we be looking for them? Well, we glanced at the future … Continue reading →

We ventured into space in our last post, so now let's shift our focus to explore the versatility of origami structures in various environments, moving from space. Origami techniques are actually employed in a variety of industries including medicine, where … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored sources of inspiration for fashion design students, moving from urban features. While the urban landscape around us can spark creativity, science journals also offer rich inspirations, opening up an entirely different world for fashion designers. … Continue reading →

Are you a fashion design student? Are you finally enjoying some rest and a well-deserved holiday, or are you struggling with the sweltering heat? I hear you, some of you might not be able to afford a holiday, while others … Continue reading →

In recent posts, we've explored artists cultivating their practices in Mexico and examined a contemporary artist challenging the conventions of hyper-masculinity. Let’s continue this theme by looking at the work of Ana Segovia, an artist from Mexico City, currently featured … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at Leonora Carrington and highlighted contemporary artists and designers drawing inspiration from her, including Bárbara Sánchez Kane. Today, let's explore a recent project by Sánchez Kane currently showcased at the 60th International Art Exhibition in … Continue reading →

When somebody doesn't react positively to the work of an artist or a creative mind, the first thing we say is that people don't understand them. In a way, we all abuse of this term, as we resent the world … Continue reading →