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PABELLÓN DE PORTUGAL EXPO 98

Datos principales

→ Ubicación: se sitúa en una zona Industrial frente al puerto.

→ Ciudad: Lisboa

→ País: Portugal

→ Arquitecto encargado de la obra: Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, aunque también contó con la ayuda del ingeniero Segadaes Tavares para la cubierta y con la colaboración del gran arquitecto Eduardo de Souto Moura.

→ Fecha de construcción: entre 1995 y 1997.

Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira nació en Matosinhos, Oporto, el 25 de junio de 1993. A la edad de 15 años descubrió su gran vocación, la arquitectura, después de ver la obra de Gaudí, quien le inspiró. Estudió Arquitectura en la Escuela de Oporto (1949-1955), donde también trabajó como profesor asistente. Siza ha sido galardonado con premios como el premio europeo de arquitectura Mies Van der Rohe (1988), el premio Pritzker (1992), el premio Nacional de Arquitectura de la Asociación Portuguesa de Arquitectos (1993) y el premio Nacional de Arquitectura de España (2019), entre otros.

Dicha obra se presenta bajo un gran toldo de hormigón, el cuál ofrece un amplio espacio de sombra al abismo del agua, teniendo como vista principal el mar de la paja y la desembocadura del Tajo.

El edificio se desarrolla según un eje longitudinal norte-sur. Esta construcción consta de dos cuerpos. El primero de ellos se sitúa al sur. Este se define como plaza ceremonial que es flanqueada por dos grandes pórticos, con revestimiento de azulejos de múltiples colores, entre los que se extiende una lámina de hormigón de 20cm de espesor, que describe una gran curva catenaria a modo de una gigantesca lona. La armadura de esta gran cubierta se forma por un conjunto de cables en suspensión que se deja ver en su encuentro con los pórticos. Refiriéndonos al segundo cuerpo, situado al norte; podemos describirlo como un edificio de geometría rectangular, repartido en tres plantas (un sótano y dos alturas). Las tres plantas se desarrollan alrededor de un patio central.

La zona donde se construyó el pabellón estaba abandonada y en desuso. Gracias al trabajo de Siza, esta área volvió a cobrar vida con la Expo del 98. Esta obra explica la historia, el compromiso y la importancia que tienen los portugueses con los mares, enfatizando la historia de Portugal con el desarrollo de sus pueblos cerca del mar.

Alumnos redactores

Paula Cardona Riera

Antonio Cortés Bartolote

Bibliografía

→ Viva, A. (2018, diciembre 26). Pabellón de Portugal en la Expo 98, Lisboa - Álvaro Siza. Arquitectura Viva. https://arquitecturaviva.com/obras/pabellon-de-portugal-en-la-expo-98

→ Pavilhão de Portugal. (n.d.). Visitportugal.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.visitportugal.com/es/content/pavilhao-de-portugal

→ Biografía de Álvaro Siza Vieira (Su vida, historia, bio resumida). (n.d.). Www.buscabiografias.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.buscabiografias.com/biografia/verDetalle/464/Alvaro%20Siza%20Vieira

→ Biografia de Álvaro Siza Vieira. (n.d.). Www.biografiasyvidas.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/s/siza.htm#header

→ Pabellón de Portugal Expo ’98 - Ficha, Fotos y Planos. (n.d.). WikiArquitectura. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://es.wikiarquitectura.com/edificio/pabellon-de-portugal-expo-98/

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michaelbragakaijufilms · 23 days

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Ishiro Honda: The God of the Kaiju

In Japanese Kaiju Cinema, whether speaking within the 1950s-1960s era or any point beyond, it is extremely difficult to think of a more relevant and impactful force than the direction of Ishirō Honda. Born on May 7th, 1911, he joined Toho Studios after spending nearly a decade in the Japanese military where he would create his most iconic pieces of work. Because of his experiences in war, more specifically the horrors of being a prisoner of war, it made sense that that horrific scenes of his films would reflect important messages on the effects of war on society.

With that being said, the “Father of Godzilla” would go on to create much more than that with Toho Studios before retirement including The Mysterians (1957), Rodan (1956), Battle in Outer Space (1959) and, most notably, Mothra (1961). For lack of a better word, this man built an empire of science fiction and fantasy films that could not be ignored, becoming so successful that the Japanese monster movie became its own genre altogether. After passing away in 1993, it is truly a crime that he was unable to see the longstanding cultural impacts that his movies had all around the world, even to the current day. This goes especially for modern filmmaking, as some of the most successful directors, writers, editors, and cinematographers of today take great influence from their appreciation of Honda’s feats. Being a revolutionary of the modern disaster film, names like John Carpenter, Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton, and Guillermo Del Toro have all openly expressed their admiration for his films.

Del Toro in particular spoke widely about his admiration for Godzilla when he first saw it as a child, but not just for the massive spectacle of it all. In an interview (the full one will be attached in a separate post for those interested), he described how what affected him most about the film was its gloominess from a human perspective and its “cumulative effect” of “oppression and war” and “a sense of dismay and hopelessness” (Del Toro 00:00:30). The importance of this observation is not simply acknowledging the strong effect that the movie had on him as a viewer, but also as a filmmaker. The gloomy and dark themes discussed in his admiration of Godzilla are very similar to the ones portrayed in many of his most successful works such as Nightmare Alley (2021) and The Shape of Water (2017) which touch on feelings of hopelessness and oppression like Godzilla had on the city of Tokyo. That being said, the many shared tones aimed for each of their respective audiences illustrate how the influence of Honda can be seen and appreciated further through the fans of Del Toro.

More so, Quentin Tarantino shared a similar appreciation for Honda’s work extending through his entire cinematic history. He described the work as “seamless” in combining “science fiction world-building expertise” with the “greatest special effects of their day” done by those “who know how to do it,” emphasizing that the “charm” and wonder of it all “cannot be denied” (Tarantino 00:09:06). Widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers and directors of all time, this is extremely high praise. Further, to understand that Tarantino had such a strong admiration for not just the style of film that Honda created, but also the process of which he took to create something so large helps to depict the impact that he had on Tarantino’s films. To name a few, Pulp Fiction (1994), Reservoir Dogs (1992), and Django Unchained (2012) as well as a majority of Tarantino’s films contain such a great charm to them among their violent and extreme images, much akin to his takeaways of Honda’s works.

Works Cited

criterioncollection. (2013, July 11). Guillermo del Toro on Godzilla [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved April 22, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0npWmWUFyo

IMDb. (n.d.). Ishirô Honda. IMDb. Retrieved April 22, 2024, from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0393094/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

James Whale Bake Sale. (2023, May 25). Quentin Tarantino on ishiro Honda [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved April 22, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j29UXqllj4

Ryfle, S. (2019, October 24). Godzilla’s Conscience: The monstrous humanism of Ishiro Honda. The Criterion Collection. Retrieved April 22, 2024, from https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6648-godzilla-s-conscience-the-monstrous-humanism-of-ishiro-honda#:~:text=Honda%E2%80%99s%20influence%20is%20undeniable%3A%20as%20one%20of%20the,del%20Toro%E2%80%94have%20expressed%20their%20admiration%20for%20his%20work.

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ESSAY PLAN 1

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Figure 4: Jaws by Rofer Kastel (1975). [online image]. Available from: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201386608124

Figure 3: Vertigo by Saul Bass (1958). [online image]. Available from: https://artofthemovies.co.uk/products/vertigo-1958-italian-os-os-01

Figure 4: Types of posters pie chart By Daisy Skeates (2024)

Figure 5: Marvel: Avengers Endgame by Chris Skinner (2019). [online image]. Available from: https://www.homewallmurals.co.uk/avengers-endgame-61x915cm-movie-poster-37807-p.asp

Figure 6: Poland Film Posters. [online image]. Available from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cultural-kaleidoscope-how-film-posters-vary-across-world-blakemore/

Figure 7: Advertisement pie chart By Daisy Skeates (2024)

Figure 8: Avatar By BLT & Associates (2009) [Online image]. Available from: https://cinemalightboxes.com/products/avatar-movie-poster

Figure 9: Photos taken by Daisy Skeates (2024)

Figure 10: Joker poster evolution By Luke Butland (2019). [online image]. Available from: https://cinematicslant.com/2019/10/02/joker-marketing-recap/

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aieaiemeimei · 3 months

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Parmi les habitants du rivage, le chiton. Le chiton se plait sur les sols durs, et est un habitué des rivages rocheux de Peng Chau (et de Hong Kong). Créature étrange au premier regard : on ne sait si elle est fossile, pierre, ou être vivant. Vue à sec, elle semble littéralement pétrifiée, totalement immobile, dans l’attente. Sous l’eau, une goutte de souplesse semble s’immiscer sous cette armature en aragonite. Pour qui aime à se promener sur les rochers de l’île, le chiton est un normal, mystère quotidien. On se penche, on l’observe, on distingue 8 plaques articulées, aux couleurs sombres (dans les tons gris-marron-noirs) et aux motifs simili-taillés. On tente de gratter autour, mais le chiton semble ancré, vissé au sol, inamovible. Le chiton possède un pouvoir de succion qui le maintient attaché aux rochers sur lesquels il vit et le rend inattaquable—des humains et de leurs outils mécaniques. Le chiton, ou polyplacophore (liolophura japonica), nous explique Tommy Hui (Lingnan University), est un mollusque brouteur qui racle des algues microscopiques tapissant les rochers grâce à ses dents enduites de magnétites qui les rendent plus dures que de l’acier. Le chiton, nous explique Tommy (1), nous revient du Cambrien inférieur. 500 millions d’années de vie et d’évolution, qui ont conservé la carapace (alors que la pieuvre l’a perdue), mais segmenté en 8 plaques articulées, magnifiquement décorées à ce moment donné, lors de notre rencontre —qui sait comment il évoluera au cours des prochains X millions d’années— , d’yeux d’aragonite (2) face à nos yeux d’enfants. Cette expérience de mise en face à face avec un être venu du temps profond (Baptiste Morizot) nous force à l’humilité. Que sommes-nous, sinon un embryon d’être (si on se rapporte à cette échelle de temps) ? Quelle est notre forme vivante en tant qu’être humain ? La mise en contact avec une autre échelle de temps, nous aide à sortir de nos préoccupations anxieuses du capitalocène. Comme le dit Baptiste Morizot, “beaucoup des problèmes qui nous obnubilent aujourd’hui et qui nous aveuglent se dénouent quand on accepte que le monde est très vieux et que la vie sur terre est très ancienne et que nous héritons d’une diversification, d’une richesse qui devient intelligible à la lumière du temps profond.” (3). Le chiton qui, quand il se sent attaqué, se roule en boule —grâce à ces 8 plaques articulées— dans un mouvement, lent, très lent, nous dit Tommy; et cette lenteur nous projette à l’échelle de temps long sur laquelle il vit—contraste à notre vie à toute vitesse. Que nous apprend le chiton, sinon d’apprendre à vivre tranquillement, de cultiver notre petit jardin, apprendre à brouter l’herbe qui nous entoure et ne pas déranger les autres ? Bien ancré dans le dur, capable de respirer sous l’eau, de bio-synthétiser des éléments ferreux, ou de survivre à des événements climatiques extrêmes; tout cela ne s’acquiert pas en 2 millions d’années—et surtout pas en détruisant tout ce qui nous entoure.

(1) Visite de site sur Peng Chau avec Tommy Hui, chercheur à Lingnan University, dans le cadre de l’Inter-Island Festival 2023. (2) Yong, Ed. ‘Chitons See with Eyes Made of Rock’. National Geographic, 14 April 2011. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/chitons-see-with-eyes-made-of-rock (3) Adler, Laure. ‘Baptiste Morizot : “L’inexploré”’. L’heure Bleue, n.d. https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/l-heure-bleue/l-heure-bleue-du-mardi-09-mai-2023-7124867

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lilliangilbrethgroup · 3 months

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What I've learned

What I have learned through these three well-known men. It is that it takes a team to create what they have. Brains, financial stability, help, and resources. All three of these men have created that. Walt, being the creator of it all, but also Roy for making it happen then Don to have someone to lean on and to trust. All these things are important in a company. I have seen Walt Disney Company evolve from the Disney Brothers' Studios to Walt Disney productions, and then to The Walt Disney Company. Which has created many cartoons, movies, merchandise, and theme parks worldwide even reaching internationally.

References:

Disney history. D23. (2023, March 2). https://d23.com/disney-history/

Learning leadership from Walt Disney, Master of Soft Skills. (n.d.-a). https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/learning-leadership-from-walt-disney-master-of-soft-skills/

Sat, P. on. (n.d.). Gentle visionary: Roy O. Disney. The Walt Disney Family Museum. https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/gentle-visionary-roy-o-disney

Folly, W. (2021, June 24). The man who made Walt Disney’s dreams come true. The history, ideas and people who built Disneyland. https://waltsfolly.com/2021/06/24/the-man-who-made-walt-disneys-dreams-come-true/

Tatum, Donn B. D23. (2018, February 28). https://d23.com/a-to-z/tatum-donn-b/

Staff, V. (1993, June 3). Donn B. Tatum. https://variety.com/1993/scene/people-news/donn-b-tatum-107455/

Los Angeles Times. (1993, June 2). Donn Tatum; former head of Disney Productions. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-02-mn-42390-story.html

The Walt Disney family of companies. The Walt Disney Privacy Center. (2022, July 19). https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/company-overview/#:~:text=The%20Walt%20Disney%20Company%2C%20together,consumer%20products%20and%20interactive%20media.

Editor. (2022, January 26). Walt Disney Leadership Style. Financhill. https://financhill.com/blog/investing/walt-disney-leadership-style

Richards, D. (2019, April 15). What every entrepreneur can learn from Walt Disney. LiveAbout. https://www.liveabout.com/walt-disney-a-look-at-the-man-behind-mickey-mouse-1200954

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Donn Tatum. D23. (2018a, March 30). https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/donn-tatum/

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Blog 9

One of the most amazing things I have learned about nature is that the world’s fastest animal lives right here in Ontario! The Peregrine Falcon is a carnivorous bird that can dive down at 300 km/h to catch their prey, which is typically other birds (1). These birds can be found all over the globe, the only continent where they have not been found is Antarctica. They can be identified by their bluish-grey hue on their wings and tails, white neck with brown bars, and yellow circles around their eyes (1).

These birds actually used to be at risk of being extirpated in Canada, due to the use of DDT (pesticide) on crops, which was making its way into the food chain through their prey (1). However, DDT has since been banned in Canada and Peregrine Falcons are no longer at risk! (1)

So, as I mentioned earlier, these birds can be found within Ontario. They prefer living in open country and along cliffs, but sometimes can be found within cities (2). For this post I will be focusing on their presence in my hometown, Hamilton, Ontario. Last year, the Peregrine Falcon was named Hamilton’s “City Bird” (3) These birds have been known to nest on a ledge at the Sheraton Hotel in the heart of downtown. It has actually become such a big deal that a group called The Hamilton Community Peregrine Project has set up a camera to live stream these Falcons on the ledge. I have attached the link so that you too can see this bird in action.

http://falcons.hamiltonnature.org/

So how is a Peregrine Falcon able to reach such high speeds? This is due to a combination of physical features (4). These birds have a larger keel (similar to a breastbone) than other birds, allowing for more muscle, and thus a stronger ability to flap their wings and generate speed. They also have pointed wings and stiff feathers, which allow them to be more aerodynamic, thus improving speed. (4) When a Peregrine Falcon lays its eyes on its next meal, it will dive down and tuck its wings back to increase its speed. I think this looks pretty cool, so I have attached an image of what this dive looks like.

References

Peregrine Falcon | National Wildlife Federation. (2019). National Wildlife Federation. https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Peregrine-Falcon

Kaufman, K. (2016, March 4). Peregrine Falcon. Audubon. https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/peregrine-falcon

City Bird Hamilton. (2022, March 22). Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington. https://birdfriendlyhamiltonburlington.wordpress.com/city-bird-poll/city-bird-hamilton/

Why Can the Peregrine Falcon Fly So Fast? | Bio-aerial Locomotion 2011. (n.d.). https://blogs.bu.edu/biolocomotion/2011/12/12/why-can-the-peregrine-falcon-fly-so-fast/

Nakaya, R. (2019, August 27). Like Feathered Fighter Jets: Peregrine Falcons. The Kid Should See This. https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/feathered-fighter-jets-peregrine-falcons

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www.instagram.com. (n.d.). Instagram. [online] Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw4l0qGtj4o/ [Accessed 7 Nov. 2023].

‌At PANCAIA they have a strong sustainability and ethical values. They believe in a regenerative society where sustainability runs through the entirety of the business, from the suppliers all the way to the customers. Their Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoS) ensures the company only partner with suppliers having achieved a high environmental and social standard.

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PANGAIA. (n.d.). Supplier Code of Conduct. [online] Available at: https://pangaia.com/pages/supplier-code-of-conduct.

Few brands have captured the zeitgeist of the sustainable fashion movement quite like Pangaia. Its comfy-cool aesthetic makes a splash on social media, and an innovative take on environmental issues places it as one of the front-runners when it comes to challenging industry norms.

Elevated loungewear is the brand's hallmark, with Pangaia tracksuits and oversized hoodies being a firm favourite among followers. Colour-blocking is a key element; from primary hues through to soft pastels, you can pick a palette to suit your mood. For a final touch, the brand's signature slogan, an environmental manifesto of sorts, is emblazoned on garments to call to mind its ethical credentials. Each design is comfortable, colourful and well-considered (a winning combination in our eyes).

Invention is core to Pangaia's philosophy. With a team of scientists, technologists and designers, the brand is working to answer some of the fashion industry's biggest sticking points. Water pollution? It's planted 400,000 ocean-cleaning mangrove trees as part of its commitment. Biodiversity? Pangaia has launched two initiatives to protect diverse species. Synthetic materials? Its patented FLWRDWN and C-FIBER fabrics are bio-based, making them fully biodegradable. What's more, the brand prioritises eco-friendly treatments throughout the production process, further reducing the impact that its clothing has on the planet

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De Stijl and Bauhaus | The Art of Functionality

I've already talked about De Stijl and what it is but is important to also understand its impact and why it has become such a statement in the acceptance of modern art.

The straight lines and simple colours of De Stijl opened an avenue for many other similar art styles around the same time. These being decorative, furniture and typography art; one of note being Bauhaus using the colours, lines and tones represented by Piet Mondrian and contributing them to their own architectural designs. Bauhaus as a school focused heavily on bringing absolute simplicity to products. Bringing them merely to just their functional necessities and culling anything unneeded.

Both these art styles follow the words of Louis Sullivan. He had a major focus on the difference between form and function, even coining the phrase 'Form follows Function'. Stating that before anything unneeded or 'aesthetic' is added everything in design must first be made to follow its function. He was known for creating designs following merely form whilst allowing the function to act as an aesthetic, pushing for a simplistic take on the architecture at the time. Paving the way for current skyscraper designs and the modern day architecture we are so familiar with. His philosophy of 'Form follows Function' is still being used today, but was the forward factor in the creation and iterations of De Stijl and Bauhaus as modern art movements.

In researching and talking about these two art movements it is clear to see that not only are these two art forms the reason for modern architecture, art and design. It is also proven history of the effect that the wars had on people and how the regression of aesthetics and the rise of functionalism allowed for the world to continue forward and find new ways to represent themselves and the evolving world before them.

This was a set research task for myself. I wanted to take a deeper dive into what these art styles actually represent when comparing them to my 'anti-art' works. These works both represent and don’t represent these styles. They prove the notion of forward thinking and the need for change in the art world. However fundamentally and historically they were not intended perform as exposure therapy (as mine), but rather to represent escapism from the horrors of the world and create a new beginning.

Bauhaus & De Stijl Art. ARTe. (n.d.). https://www.arteforeverybody.com/bauhaus-de-stijl-art

Cramer, Dr. C., & Grant, Dr. K. (n.d.). De Stijl and Bauhaus. History of Modern Art. https://pressbooks.pub/art104/chapter/de-stijl-and-bauhaus/

Louis Sullivan paintings, Bio, ideas. The Art Story. (n.d.). https://www.theartstory.org/artist/sullivan-louis/#:~:text=Louis%20Sullivan%27s%20central%20tenet%2C%20%22form,in%20the%20development%20of%20ornament.

LUMEN, T. (n.d.). From Arts and Crafts via De Stijl to Bauhau. TECNOLUMEN. https://tecnolumen.com/magazine/from-arts-and-crafts-via-de-stijl-to-bauhaus

Masterclass. (2021, August 13). De Stijl art guide: The history and influence of De Stijl - 2023. MasterClass. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/de-stijl-art-guide#

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Readerly 3

Readerly Explorations

Week 9

Readerly Habit: Read texts deeply in order to interpret, critique, and analyze the various layers of meaning a text might offer a reader.

Task: Learn something about the Author of the assigned reading and use that to draw conclusions about the motivation behind the reading or the credibility/quality of the writing.

Findings: I was able to find out that Glenda L. Bissex is a research assistant professor of English in the Vermont Writing Program. This helps me understand the motivation behind researching how children go about learning how to write and the ways that it is taught. I believe this finding also allowed me to see a lot more credibility in the article itself.

BIG TAKEAWAY: Children will ultimately use their combined knowledge of speech sounds, the alphabet, and information from adults around them to construct their initial rules/trials and errors for spelling.

NUGGET: I find it so interesting that there is a double standard in learning when it comes to verbal processing of words vs. writing. I never realized it but it is more accepting when a child says “wa wa”, even considered cute. However, when their writing produces something incorrect, the first instinct is to correct them.

NUGGET: It shocked me to see that the nasal (n) sound was not something felt within the mouth. I had to test it out a couple of times, I was fascinated.

Bissex, G. L. (n.d.). Gnys at WRK. - Glenda L. Bissex | Harvard University Press. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674354906&content=bios

Bissex, G. L. Watching young writers. Norwich UniversityBIssex__Young_Writers.pdf

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Sara Hughes

Sara Hughes is a New Zealand artist who exhibited in public galleries throughout New Zealand and private and public collections in Australasian collections. Her work explores light and time and how days are defined by cyclical rhythms. In 2001, she completed an MFA in painting at the Elam School of Fine Arts and won the Wallace Art Award and the Norsewear Art Award (Hughes, n.d.).

Reference:

Hughes, S. (n.d.). Bio. Sara Hughes Artist. http://www.sarahughes.co.nz/about

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eperezart · 1 year

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size diversity

Size diversity means including, respecting, and valuing a wide range of body sizes, especially plus-sizes. Many people find plus sized clothing hard to find and difficult to accentuate their beauty, Plus sized clothing on the market rarely gave women the opportunity to feel sexy or glamorous. Although as years have progressed with many new plus size models and social media helping to constantly amplify the conversation models such as Ashley Graham, Paulina Elsesser, Precious Lee and Tess Holliday have secured campaigns and & catwalk appearances with high brands such as Versace, Fendi and Alexander McQueen. Precious Lee made headlines as becoming the first curve model to be front of a Versace campaign as one of the brands ‘Medusas’ for its SS21 collection Dontella Versace said “They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn’t mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.”

Precious Lee for Versace SS21

For way too long, mainstream fashion has left out those who are a UK size 16 (the UK average) and upwards, with many designers and even high-street stores going no further than a size 14. Thankfully, things are slowly changing, and big and small brands alike are either extending their size ranges, or opening bespoke lines.

Recently, luxury brand Erdem made headlines for extending their size range up to a UK 22, letting more women invest in quality designer pieces, while Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede's Good American size inclusivity was a core tenet of their company, launching in UK sizes 2-28.

Good American Website - https://www.goodamerican.com/?utm_source=google-brand-uk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Prospecting_Search_B_General_UK&utm_content=good+american&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbiy3_WY_wIVW4BQBh3X4Q_MEAAYASAAEgJJcvD_BwE

Adidas' own sizing currently goes up to 2X while the collection with Universal Standard goes up to 4XL, the collaboration celebrates all bodies and is embedded in Universal Standard's "ALL OF US, AS WE ARE" initiative embracing "fashion freedom." Previously, Universal Standard launched its own fitness collection, GAME by Universal Standard, in 2018 with sizing up to 4XL.

COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL STANDARD

“In London, Fashion East’s new designer, Karoline Vitto, showcased her clingy, curve-focused spring/summer 2023 collection – which is available from UK sizes 8 to 28 – on an incredible cast of size-inclusive women. Cast by Madeleine Østlie of Aamo Casting, the line-up included Alva Claire, Emma Breschi and Monët-Lauren Gordon. The latter’s Instagram bio reads: “Proud to have a body that jiggles.” She also walked for Dilara Findikoglu, Poster Girl and SS Daley. “Being represented is the most important thing in the world, for every sort of person, because it has such a profound impact on people’s mental health when they don’t see themselves represented,”

Harvard referencing:

Celletti, E.N. (2019). Adidas Launched Its First Size-Inclusive Collection With Universal Standard. [online] Teen Vogue. Available at: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/adidas-universal-standard-plus-size-collaboration.‌

Azozie, C. (2021). Precious Lee: The Plus-Sized Model Everyone is Buzzing About. [online] Fashions Finest Africa. Available at: https://fashionsfinestafrica.com/precious-lee-the-plus-sized-model-everyone-is-buzzing-about/ [Accessed 28 May 2023].‌

GOOD AMERICAN. (n.d.). GOOD AMERICAN | REPRESENTING BODY POSITIVITY. [online] Available at: https://www.goodamerican.com/?utm_source=google-brand-uk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Prospecting_Search_B_General_UK&utm_content=good+american&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5vvvgfWY_wIVkO3tCh2VqwVOEAAYASAAEgI7qPD_BwE [Accessed 28 May 2023].‌

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Words Mean Things: Barbara Kruger

Blog Post #1

Barbara Kruger is a highly acclaimed contemporary artist who explores controversial themes related to feminism, consumerism, and identity. Her works prominently feature bold and provocative statements, serving as a powerful means of communication to address societal issues that are still prevalent today. Her popularity surged in the late 1980s when she established her distinctive artistic style, characterized by the juxtaposition of bold statements in white-on-red Helvetica and Futura fonts, combined with captivating imagery.

Barbara Kruger’s “Untitled (We Don’t Need Another Hero)" (1987). Courtesy of the artist and Sprüth Magers

In an interview with Kruger, Emily Dinsale summarized that "She used the conventions of advertising and mass-communication but, rather than selling a product, she used these techniques to promote a kind of questioning, encouraging the viewer to interrogate ideas that might have previously seemed self-evident."

“Untitled (I shop therefore I am)” Courtesy of the artist and Mary Boone Gallery

As seen in this iconic untitled piece, Barbara Kruger's approach to art diverged from traditional advertising practices. Instead of using it to promote products, she skillfully utilized the tools of advertising and mass communication to spark introspection and provoke thought. Through her art, Kruger aimed to challenge viewers to question assumptions and commonly held beliefs that often go unquestioned. By encouraging critical thinking, she sought to disrupt complacency and inspire individuals to engage in an intellectual exploration of their own beliefs. Kruger's unique artistic language prompted viewers to reevaluate the unquestioned ideologies ingrained in society, fostering a space for reflection and encouraging a deeper examination of prevailing ideas.

Deborah Roberts, courtesy of the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, Londo

From consumerism and feminism to power dynamics and identity, her art addresses multifaceted aspects of the world we live in.

Having grown up in a working-class, poor, Black neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, Kruger was intimately familiar with the challenges faced by others in terms of power dynamics, control, hierarchy, and marginalization. These early experiences played a pivotal role in shaping her perspectives on these societal issues. They served as a foundation for her ideas and fueled her artistic exploration of these themes throughout her career. Kruger's personal encounters with these challenges provided her with a deep understanding and empathy, motivating her to create thought-provoking artwork that confronted and questioned the prevailing structures and systems that perpetuated inequality and oppression.

It is fascinating to observe how her early childhood experiences played a significant role in shaping her outlook and cultivating a strong sense of empathy. Her art continues to serve as a platform for raising awareness, challenging norms, and inspiring critical engagement.

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Sources:

Barbara Kruger Art, Bio, Ideas. (n.d.). The Art Story. https://www.theartstory.org/artist/kruger-barbara/

Dinsdale, E. (2020b). The power of Barbara Kruger’s art, in her own words. Dazed. https://www.dazeddigital.com/art-photography/article/48055/1/the-power-of-barbara-krugers-art-in-her-own-words

O’Grady, M. (2020, November 2). Barbara Kruger Offers a Dark Mirror for Our Meme-Driven Age. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/19/t-magazine/barbara-kruger.html

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Influencers on Slow Fashion Movements

Slow fashion is a movement or an awareness and an approach to produce clothing which considers all aspects of the supply chain and aims to respect people, the environment and animals (Marquis, 2021). It is a reaction to the fast fashion sector, which is known for producing clothing of poor quality and at a low cost that is intended to be worn just a few times before being thrown away. The slow fashion movement encourages consumers to purchase fewer, better-made clothes that are made to last. Additionally, it highlights the significance of ethical and sustainable production methods, such as employing eco-friendly materials, giving workers a fair wage, and limiting waste.

Influencers, bloggers, and online groups support slow fashion by emphasising the importance of consumption moderation and publicising environmentally friendly solutions. Influencers from all around the world are starting to share their personal stories about ethical and sustainable fashion, as well as advice on how to make more responsible and thoughtful purchases. These influencers make use of their social media platforms to showcase the sustainable clothing they choose to wear, offer suggestions for shopping more sustainably, and support companies and brands who share their values.

One influencer on Instagram who showed and support slow fashion movement is Dr Anita Vandyke (@rocket_science). According to her bio on Instagram (n.d), Dr Anita has her careers as a doctor, rocket scientist, and an author for a bestselling book 'A Zero Waste Life'. Besides that, she is an environmental activist and slow fashion influencer. She is well-known for her zero-waste lifestyle and environmentally conscious clothing selections. Dr Anita promotes slow fashion by encouraging people to buy high-quality, timeless items rather than rapid fashion. She also promotes eco-friendly and ethical fashion labels, as well as antique and secondhand goods. Within posting her contents, she gives advice on how to develop a sustainable wardrobe and organises seminars and events to teach people about slow fashion and zero-waste living.

References

Marquis C 2021, What Does Slow Fashion ‘Actually’ Mean?, Forbes, viewed 12 May 2023 <https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2021/05/14/what-does-slow-fashion-actually-mean/amp/>

Dr Anita Vandyke [@rocket_science], Instagram, viewed 12 May 2023 <https://instagram.com/rocket_science?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==>

#mda20009 #digital communities #slowfashionmovement

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lilliangilbrethgroup · 3 months

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Don Tatum

Don Tatum was very important to the Walt Disney Company. He was one of the first presidents of the Walt Disney World company. Also to top that he was one of the first non-Disney family members to be the president of the company. His background before the Walt Disney Company was a lawyer, former radio and television executive. He started at Walt Disney productions first, as a production business manager in 1956. Which then became vice president to president. Which means he stuck with Walt Disney productions, while it changed its name to the Walt Disney Company. He was well known by stockholders for how he handled the corporate annual meetings. He was also great at handling the business side of the Walt Disney Company like Roy which Walt was not. Don Tatum is a huge part of the Walt Disney Company and has helped carry the legacy of it on. Even after Roy died, he still worked with in the companies doing many things. To be the first non-family member to work with in the company shows you what a great leader and person he is.