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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Writing

Dead Poets Society' Has Some Distinctly Australian Relevance

Discovering Australian director Peter Weir's influence on iconic American films like Dead Poets Society emphasizes the interconnectedness and cultural nuances between nations. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago
Design

15 exhibitions to see in New York this spring

First museum retrospective of Pacita Abad, known for 'trapunto' paintings with quilt-like textures. Amalia Mesa-Bains creates altars-influenced work. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Design

soaring sculpture and banyan tree pierce oculi of sugarhouse's miami fashion store

The flagship store in Miami's Design District blends historical and cultural influences to create a unique retail space for Cult Gaia.
The store features bespoke details like a Tree of Life mural, domes inspired by the Pantheon, and sculptures that embody the brand's ethos of fantasy and timelessness. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Design

'turning tides' traces 75 years of brazilian design at carpenters workshop gallery

Brazilian design evolution from 1940s to present showcased in exhibition
Influences of rapid economic growth, industrialization, and modernism on Brazilian design [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
Design

In pictures: meet Frieze Los Angeles's menagerie of animal sculptures

Animals feature prominently in artworks at Frieze Los Angeles this year.
Artworks blend cultural influences and spiritual significance, priced at thousands of dollars. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Design

The 'Gentle Geometry' Of Wood Reflecting Cultures Through Sculptures By Aleph Geddis - Yanko Design

Aleph Geddis' work blends traditional craftsmanship, modernist aesthetics, and a fascination with fundamental structures.
His sculptures merge influences from different cultures and artistic traditions, resulting in a global and timeless aesthetic. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
Design

New York's Penn Station gets "glow up" with art installation by Rico Gatson

A new art installation called 'Collective Light Transfer' has been unveiled at Penn Station
The installation was created by Brooklyn artist Rico Gatson and incorporates hard edge geometry and cultural influences [ more ]
Frenchly
1 month ago
France politics

Midweek Distractions 4/10/24: A French History of the Buffet - Frenchly

Buffets are regaining popularity in France, interestingly run by Chinese-French restaurateurs, inspired by King Louis XIV's accidental invention of buffet-style dining. [ more ]
Frenchly
2 months ago
France politics

How France (and Quebec, and Haiti) Built New Orleans - Frenchly

New Orleans was greatly influenced by French colonization in the late 1600s, with Quebecois settlers playing a significant role.
The French influence in New Orleans can be seen in various aspects, from street names to cultural celebrations like Mardi Gras. [ more ]
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