Monthly Archives: August 2024

Fashion has a way of creeping into politics in unexpected ways these days. A single garment worn by a politician or their partner can quickly become a meme or the subject of intense political scrutiny. At the same time, winning … Continue reading →

Running until August 25th, "Matter of South: Biomaterial Cultures from Latin America" is part of the larger initiative "More than Human: Design After the Anthropocene," curated by Claudia Banz. This transdisciplinary project brings together international actors to explore the connections … Continue reading →

The cardboard beds at the Olympic Village went viral when athletes tested their sturdiness by jumping on them, debunking the myth that they were "anti-sex" beds. But the beds are just one example of the eco-friendly materials featured at the … Continue reading →

Barely two weeks ago, I wondered if female athletes would receive the same level of recognition and importance as their male counterparts, along with equal media coverage at sports events, particularly the Olympic Games. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't … Continue reading →

In the previous post, we explored a painting of an acrobat being rediscovered. Let's continue with a look at circus photographs by the late Mary Ellen Mark. Mary Ellen Mark (1940-2015) was an American photographer known for her photojournalism, documentary … Continue reading →

Large exhibitions can be fascinating, but more compact ones allow visitors to focus on a specific theme or a few works of art, allowing for a richer, more immersive experience. This is particularly true for the "Discover" series often organized … Continue reading →

One of the paintings featured in the Spanish Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice is titled "The Framing of the Landscape V (View of a Textile Waste Landfill in the Atacama Desert, 2024)." The painting depicts a … Continue reading →

Art manifests itself in fashion in a variety of ways: a silhouette or costume from a painting can be reinvented with a modern twist, (think about the white knitted jacket in Vivienne Westwood’s "Cut and Slash" collection recreating the attire … Continue reading →