ART AFICIONADO

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Dance: James Arthur - Naked

Choreography: Soonmi Ha (Mia)

Dancers: Jinwook Lee, Moon, Yena Park

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Carl Van Vechten

Photography Appreciation

American writer and artistic photographer Carl Van Vechten was known for his portraits of famous figures during the 1920s and 1930s.

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 17, 1880, he developed a passion for music and theatre. After high school, he attended the University of Chicago to study music, art, and opera, but as a student, he became interested in writing.

After graduating from college, Van Vechten accepted a job as a columnist for the Chicago American newspaper in 1903. He then incorporated photographs with his gossip column.

In 1906, Van Vechten moved to New York City and was hired as the assistant music critic at The New York Times.

Although he gained fame as a writer, it was his keen eye for capturing the spirit of his subjects that caught attention. He started taking portraits of his friends and associates in the artistic and literary communities.

He was drawn towards the music and art vibe of Harlem and was excited it generated from black writers and artists. He helped promote the develop the Harlem Renaissance in his writings and photographs.

Some of his most famous portraits included Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Paul Robeson, Charlie Chaplin, and Josephine Baker.

Today, his portraits are treasured for their insight into the personalities and cultures of the 1920s and 1930s, and for their timeless depiction of the human spirit.

Frida Kahlo (1932)

Josephine Baker (1949)

Truman Capote (1948)

James Baldwin (1955)

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/josephine-baker-1906-1975-carl-van-vechten.html

Friday, June 16, 2023

Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: Dua Lipa & Versace La Vacanza 2023 Fashion Show

Co-creators: Donatella Versace and Dua Lipa

Debut in Cannes, South of France, May 23rd

via Versace

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Travel + Leisure: Tuscany, Italy by @postcardsbyhannah

If you have time to look through some amazing travel photography, check out Hannah's Instagram (@postcardsbyhannah).

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Julia Leigh Nicoletti

Art Appreciation

I came across a video by body paint artist Roustan of a beautiful person named Julia Nicoletti. As mentioned in his video, Roustan knew Julia as a model and artist. She passed away unexpectedly at a very young age. To preserve her memory, he used VR footage to create a memorial of her in the metaverse. Watch his video HERE.

Julia Leigh Nicoletti, was born on June 14, 1994 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was a multi-talented artist and model who is remembered for her free spirit, outgoing personality, and unique creativity.

After graduating high school, she attended a few colleges and universities to pursue her interest in the arts. She moved to the West Coast to focus on her art and photography and began a career in modeling.

Julia passed away at the age of 25 on November 2, 2019 due to what may have been a Fentynal overdose.