The way we think about fashion is changing these days. For a long time, it was all about trends, how much things cost, and big brand names. But now, more and more shoppers are asking bigger questions: Where did this item really come from? What’s it actually made of? And what kind of impact did it have on our planet? This shift shows us that eco-conscious fashion is on the rise, proving that style and sustainability can totally go together. It’s about putting together a wardrobe that not only looks great but also feels good to wear, knowing it matches up with what you believe in. Continue reading Sustainability in Style: The Eco-Conscious Fashion Movement→
You’ve put a lot of thought and effort into making your home feel uniquely yours. But keeping all those carefully selected décor pieces looking their best can sometimes feel like a never-ending task. The good news? It doesn’t have to require hours of weekend deep cleaning. By incorporating a few simple maintenance habits into your regular routine, you can protect your favorite furnishings and decorative accents from everyday wear and tear. Small, consistent efforts go a long way in preserving their beauty, helping them stay fresh, stylish, and enjoyable for years to come.
To counter the dehumanizing isolation of incarceration, artist Jesse Krimes (b, 1982) works collaboratively with incarcerated individuals to create artworks from old clothing and textiles that evoke memories of home. Krimes developed his own practice while serving a six-year sentence. In Blackwater(2021), Krimes regards the tentacled animal as “a panoptic state of surveillance” and alludes to the eugenic and white supremacist ideas in America zoology. The title, Blackwater, refers to a prison in Florida.
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. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Miriam Schapiro, Blue Burst Fan→
