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This intricately pattern painting, Blue Burst Fan (1979), playfully brings together the traditions of decorative and fine arts. Miriam Shapiro (1923 – 2015) cultivated this approach as a key figure of the Pattern and Decoration movement, drawing on myriad textiles ranging from those related to her Russian Jewish heritage to Japanese Kimonos.
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Zoe Buckman (b. 1985) weaves together stories of friendship, trauma, and resilience in multidisciplinary works that explore the undercurrents of women’s lives. The artist uses a range of materials, many related to sewing and textile traditions, historically executed by women in their homes. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Zoe Buckman, In Full Command of Every Plan You Wrecked
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Fashion has always been political, but sometimes it’s also pure celebration. Back in 2009, Nigerian-American designer Lola Faturoti found the perfect way to honor the historic election of President Barack Obama: she created a commemorative dress that was as vibrant and hopeful as the man himself.
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Innovation is at every turn in this day and age. You only have to look at the iPhone 6 compared to this year’s iPhone 16, for example, to see just how far computer technology has come. Then, there are other major advancements, such as those in the medical industry: AI-powered CT scanners are now a thing, for example.
Some of the most important advancements, however, have been those to do with sustainability. Protecting the planet is a hot topic these days, and there are dozens of ways society is changing to reflect that.
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The Adda Dolce model sofa is, in essence, a stylistic impersonation of the idea of ​​femininity – and the supporting arguments are many. The voluptuous shape, the perfect curves, the delicious pink color complemented by the botanical-referencing textile print, subtly wavy and elegant, would be just a few of them.
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