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African American designer Ann Lowe (1898 – 1981) learned to sew from her dressmaker mother, Janie Cole, and her grandmother, Georgia Thompkins. One of her earliest pleasures was crafting fabric flowers, a skill that became one of the defining characteristics of her beautifully constructed occasion gowns for debutante and brides. This Evening Dress designed by Lowe for A. F Chantilly (1968) presents a terrific example of this skill.
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For Me as Warhol in Drag with Scar (2010) Gillian Wearing combined elements from two famous photo shoots of artist Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987): a 1981image of the artist in drag by Christopher Makos, and a visceral 1968 shot by Richard Avedon of Warhol displaying the freshly healed wounds to his torso resulting from a recent attempt on his life
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The realm of art has been historically dominated by male figures, yet the impact of famous female painters has been substantial and transformative. These women have broken barriers, challenged conventions, and created masterpieces that continue to inspire and resonate across generations. Their works not only showcase artistic genius but also reflect the social, political, and personal landscapes of their times.
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The role that adornment plays in identity formation is central to Tiff Massey’s multimedia artistic practice. I Remember Way Back When was included in her 2019 exhibition, Proud Lady, which explored black women’s lives through artworks centered on hair. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: I Remember Way Back When By Tiff Massey
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I spotted this gorgeous lady — possibly Diana, the Goddess of the Hunt — in the window of New York Vintage, a shop specializing in 1980s and ’90s-era clothing and accessories, which is located at 117 West 25th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenues) in NYC.