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FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON REVISITS ONE OF ART HISTORY'S MOST REMARKABLE COLLABS IN 'WARHOL X BASQUIAT'
In a world where artistic collaborations are often as predictable as a paint-by-numbers set, a new exhibition opening today and running until August 28th offers a delightful and unexpected exploration of the creative dance between two titans of the avant-garde.
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'PAINT' STARRING OWEN WILSON: PALLETE-ABLE OR PUTTING THE PAIN IN PAINT?
Brit McAdams's latest film, Paint, features Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle, a fictional character reminiscent of Bob Ross, complete with a similar hairstyle, soothing voice, and talent for painting charming landscapes on public access TV.
SOTHEBY'S AUCTION SEES $23 MILLION IN YAYOI KUSAMA'S ART SOLD IN A SINGLE EVENT
At 94, Kusama's market popularity continues to soar, with some comparing her cult status to a "Kusama-industrial-complex" within the gallery and museum sphere. Currently, the M+ museum is hosting a retrospective of her work, and she is the star of a high-profile Louis Vuitton campaign.
SILLY STRING SCIENCE SURPRISES AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
A white dress was literally spray-painted onto the ever-stunning Bella Hadid in real-time, and it's hard not to think, "Now that's what you call fast fashion!" But wait, there's more! A mysterious woman in all black proceeded to mold the paint into off-shoulder sleeves and snip a slit at the bottom, as if she were Edward Scissorhands' long-lost cousin.
ARTIFICIAL WOMBS: A REPRODUCTIVE REVOLUTION OR A THREAT TO ABORTION RIGHTS?
From growing human embryos in artificial environments to developing a basic artificial uterus called the Biobag, science is pushing the boundaries of reproduction. But while ectogenesis could potentially level the playing field for people of all sexes and genders, it could also throw a major wrench into the hard-fought right to access safe and legal abortion.
ART OR ARTIFICIAL APPROPRIATION?
Appropriation has been a part of art since its inception, long before intellectual property laws existed. Inspiration doesn't exist in a vacuum, and it's rare for either artificial or organic intelligence to create something entirely new. But how do we draw the line?
ELON MUSK + STEVE WOZNIAK URGE HIATUS ON AI DEVELOPMENT
The letter warns of the potential dangers of the "dangerous race" to develop advanced AI, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Bing AI chatbot, and Alphabet's Bard, citing concerns ranging from disinformation to job displacement.
FLORIDA DEEMS 'DAVID' A WORK OF 'ARTISTIC VALUE'
Three parents complained because they weren’t notified in advance that a nude image would be shown, while a third called the iconic statue, which is considered the height of Renaissance sculpture, pornographic.
DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: THE GODMOTHER OF PUNK
‘You have far more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes.’ (Or lack-there-of) In 1992, Vivienne Westwood received an OBE, and during the ceremony, she surprised photographers by spinning around without wearing any underwear. Although it's unclear whether or not the Queen found it amusing, Westwood wasn't deterred and returned to the Palace several years later as a Dame, solidifying her status as a legendary rebel.
WHY MAXIME BALLESTEROS CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
'People are cruel and beautiful.' The photography of Ballesteros often blends juxtaposing concepts: day and night, dream and nightmare, subjective and objective, resulting in imagery that captures the extremes of both repulsion and intrigue.
BOILER ROOM'S WORLD TOUR LANDS IN L.A. THIS SUMMER
LA Los Angeles12 Aug 202316:00 - 00:00 PDT The Boiler Room World Tour touches down in LA this August. Showcasing some of the most exciting names from the West Coast & beyond. Lineup dropping soon. For now, sign up for priority access to tickets. Presale begins Tuesday 4 April at 10am PDT.
TECHNO + RUNWAY: OUR UNHOLY RELIGION
I can't help but ponder the symbiosis between techno and fashion. After all, both worlds are built on a foundation of innovation, non-conformity, and a penchant for the provocative.
BALLENCIAGA: HOBO CHIC MINUS THE CHIC?
The pockets? Also cut. But hey, at least there are two intact pockets and seven Balenciaga-engraved flex buttons to hold it all together.
FROM THE FRONT ROW: RAF SIMONS AND PRADA'S ODE TO THE EVERYDAY HERO
It's refreshing to see a focus on clean, tailored, and minimal uniform dressing. It's like a breath of fresh air amidst the digital sensory overload we're all experiencing.
STEP INSIDE AMSTERDAM'S SHELTER
In the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District lies Shelter, a club that has become a cornerstone of the city's electronic music scene.