Monthly Archives: October 2024

Water has been on our minds recently: in previous posts we indeed explored its abundance and its influences in fashion. Yet, what occurs in its absence? "Aguacero," an installation by Colombian artist Daniel Otero Torres at the 60th International Art … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored architectural projects influenced by climate change, rising sea levels, and floods. Let's continue the "water" theme by shifting to fashion, focusing on a new accessory created by the Coperni duo. Earlier this year, Sébastien Meyer … Continue reading →

Climate change is drastically affecting our lives: glaciers and ice sheets are melting, leading to rising sea levels that threaten to submerge places like Venice and Tuvalu. But rising seas aren't the only water-related danger. In Jakarta, Indonesia, only two-thirds … Continue reading →

In the last decade or so, the term "curated by" has become overused, with all kinds of people claiming to "curate" everything from music playlists to film festivals and art exhibitions. Seeking to appeal to younger, affluent collectors, but as … Continue reading →

A large and dense tapestry-like piece hangs on one of the walls of the Tate Modern, in London. You don't need to look too closely to spot various handmade, knitted, crocheted, and sewn objects, including stuffed animals, dolls, and other … Continue reading →

The hands of the sculpture entitled "Washerwoman" (2018) by Shannon Alonzo leave an indelible impression. They aren't pristine, clean, or delicate; instead, they are dirty, wrinkled, and deformed. These hands grasp a garment being scrubbed by a headless, decaying figure, … Continue reading →