Entries Tagged 'Art and Culture' ↓
December 25th, 2014 — Art and Culture
New York Times Magazine gathered the best film performers, their longstanding tradition has been to photograph the actors one at a time and (more recently) invite each to do a brief solo turn for the video camera. But though there has always been a place in the movies for solitary screen heroes, the real action is — romance, rivalry, struggle and shtick — takes place when two people are in the frame. Once the camera is rolling, why not pucker up?
Elaine Constantine’s photographs capture a moment before, during or after each kiss, an instant of anticipation, surprise, relief or puzzlement. They bring together actors who enchanted us with their dignity, intensity, toughness and humor, and who have played a staggering array of characters: sociopaths (Steve Carell in “Foxcatcher”) and geniuses (Benedict Cumberbatch in “The Imitation Game”), leaders (David Oyelowo in “Selma”) and soldiers (Kristen Stewart in “Camp X-Ray”), daughters and mothers (Reese Witherspoon in “Wild”; Shailene Woodley in “The Fault in Our Stars”; and Laura Dern in both), writers (Jason Schwartzman in “Listen Up Philip”) and artists (Timothy Spall in “Mr. Turner” ) and even a New York Times reporter (Rosario Dawson in “Top Five”). The pairings were part luck, part mischief and wholly inspired — every one a reminder of what movie love can be. Click “continue reading” to watch all 9 video shorts “9 Kisses” – NY Times Magazine
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November 18th, 2014 — Art and Culture, Paris, The Cultured WIFE, Travel
The Fondation Louis Vuitton opened to the public last month, after an Inaugural Weekend and 3 day celebration. Fondation Louis Vuitton begins an exciting new cultural chapter for Paris. Bringing the Parisian WIFE a space devoted to art — especially contemporary art — and above all a place for meaningful exchanges between artists and the entire world. By encouraging spontaneous dialogue, the new Fondation seeks to inspire both emotion and contemplation.
Commissioned by Bernard Arnault, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the site of the Jardin d’acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, The Fondation will be principally associated with artistic creation in all its forms. At the heart of the spaces, the Parisian WIFE will be invited to discover the permanent collection made up of works belonging to the Fondation or the Arnault collection, as well as bi annual exhibitions.
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October 9th, 2014 — Art and Culture, London, The British WIFE
Dairy Art Centre is pleased to present a major solo exhibition by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara. This will be the largest and most comprehensive exhibition in the UK to date, featuring seminal pieces by the artist, many of which have never been shown before in England. THE WIFE™ can take in large bodies of recent and previously unreleased works, the exhibition will include painting, sculpture, and a unique retrospective of Nara’s drawings spanning 30 years.
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June 5th, 2014 — Art and Culture, London, The British WIFE, Wedding, WIVES To Be
Britain’s Victoria and Albert Museum will trace the development of the fashionable white wedding dress and its treatment by key fashion designers such as Charles Frederick Worth, Norman Hartnell, Charles James, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang offering a panorama of fashion over the last two centuries.
On display will be the most romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding dresses from the V&A’s superb collection and will include some important new acquisitions as well as loans including the purple dress worn by Dita Von Teese for her marriage to Marilyn Manson and the outfits worn by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale on their wedding day. The exhibition will highlight the histories of the dresses, revealing fascinating details about the lives of the wearers and offering an intimate insight into their circumstances and fashion choices. Exhibition on from May 3rd – March 15th 2015, Visit VAM.ac.uk for visitor information. –Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
April 3rd, 2014 — Art and Culture, Jewelry, Love Gold
Two big creatives worlds have officially collided; Artist, Damien Hirst and the California cool boys of Hoorsenbuhs. The two have teamed up to create the ultimate jewelry collection. Called the Cathedral Collection, which takes inspiration from pharmaceuticals and medical symbology. So far only two pieces have been previewed the pill ring and the pill rosary, both feature rubies, white and black diamonds, set in 18K yellow, come stamped and numbered with each item limited to a 25 piece run. Click “continue reading” to see more from the collection.
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