Grand Metropolitan

Every May the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds a fund raiser called the Met Gala, hosted by fashion editor of Vogue, Anna Wintour. At this event, the Met’s Costume Institute creates an exhibition of groundbreaking fashion and invites the biggest name in fashion and art. Since 2010, this spectacle has become one of the most publicized events in the industry, but still, the organizers struggle with the perceived legitimacy of fashion design in the world of art. The Costume…

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If someone would say to me six months ago, let’s plan a trip to the museum I would gladly say no as art is not something that peaks my interests. However, my perception has changed after registering for Art Appreciation this semester. The class has proven the point that judging anything that one doesn’t understand is wrong. Thus, it has opened my eyes not just to the artwork itself, but also to the life and legacy of the artists. In that same token, art is truly the window into the people’s…

good in politics. He entered parliament as the Tory MP for Newark in December 1832 and in his maiden speech defended his father against allegations that he had mistreated his slaves on their West Indian plantation. He married Catherine Glynne, the daughter of Sir Stephen Glynne, and they had eight children, four boys and four girls. Appointed Vice President of the Board of Trade in 1841, and later President of the Board of Trade in 1843. When the Tory Party broke apart in 1846, Gladstone, now…

The painting conveys how the crazy storm is approaching towards the nearby land. From this, people near the shore are running away. They are telling other people to watch out and run away from those big waves. People that are laying on top of the rocks were trying to be safe from the waves. Furthermore, it looks like towards the smaller rocks people were swept from the waves to the land. They are trying to catch their breaths and other people are dragging them away from the shore. On top of that…

One week prior The man carefully stroked Reynia’s cheek while tugging her tightly to his body. The mans breath was acid smelling of whiskey. His eyes looked up and down Reynias small quivering frame. The man eyed her as though just a piece of meat, one so tantalizingly close. Reynia was the prey, and he the predator. The mans hot breath sent shivers down her neck. He licked his lips hungrily, as if preparing for a meal. Reynia jerked her head to the side and took a strangled gasp…

Iris is a documentary film made by Albert maysles on the story an ageless woman that dress flamboyantly; the documentary is more than a fashion and a design icon. These films talks more about creativity represent a singular woman whose life has passion for fashion and art. Iris is one of the world best known fashion design innovator and educators which worked for woman’s wear daily before she now opening her interior design business, she also a celebrity that people recognize her in magazine as…

SUPPLEMENTAL: Hampton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Heyward Town Road regarding the earlier incident. Hampton County Dispatch advised subjects involved had a machete and was attempting to assault others. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with Terri Stevenson, and Charlene Singleton, who was parked at the end of Heyward Town Road. Upon speaking with them, deputies relocated to Heyward Town Road when we observed a large crowd standing in the middle of the road. Deputies spoke with Ms. Aundrea…

Matt Dababneh, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Brad Sherman, was elected to the California State Assembly in 2013. He represents the 45th Assembly District communities of Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Hidden Hills, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. After he graduated from…

OH-Knoe-dler! New York’s oldest art gallery, Knoedler & Company, made $80 million selling fake paintings over the course of fifteen years. The fraud consisted of a huge network of individuals to sell their fakes. A shady art dealer named Glafira Rosales provided Knoedler with forged paintings until she was arrested for tax evasion. She commissioned paintings from a man in New York and flipped them to the gallery as original paintings by famous abstract expressionist artists. The Knoedler Gallery…