Body Art: Filippo Ioco - Bodypainting Shooting in Croatia

Artist: Filippo Ioco

Model: Anna Barendregt

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Dance: Kiesza - Hideaway

Choreographer: Ljuba Castot

Directed by: Kiesza, Lkuba Castot, and Rami Samir Afuni

Dancers: Leandro Alegria Silva, Janete Aide Silva, Valerie MsVee Ho, Marie Gumdrop Paldrup, Martina Android Heimann, Ebone Simone Johnson, LaShonna Holloway, Pierce Buttons Cady Penny

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Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: CURVE NY VIP Lingerie Fashion Show 2024

Brands: NATORI Lingerie, CHANTELLE Lingerie, Elomi Lingerie, LEONISA Lingerie, Anita Since 1886 Activewear, ROSA FAIA BEAUTYFULL Lingerie, WACOAL Lingerie, Skarlett Blue Lingerie, Sculptresse Lingerie, Panache Lingerie, Nette Rose Lingerie, Aubade PARIS Lingerie, Noblesse Oblige Lingerie, Simone Perele Paris Lingerie

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Britney Spears - Oops!... I Did It Again

Music Appreciation

Released April 11, 2000, Oops!... I Did It Again is one of Britney Spears most iconic songs and music videos. 

Written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, the upbeat and infectious pop hit tells a story of a girl who has broken a boy's heart yet again, "Oops!... I did it again, I played with your heart, got lost in the game."

The space-themed music video, which was directed by British music video and film director Nigel Dick, features Britney Spears dressed in a red latex bodysuit showcasing her impressive dance skills. 

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RANDOM WEDNESDAY: X-Men Origins - Jean Grey #1 (2008)

 

Ranch Dressing

I love ranch dressing -- after all, who wouldn't? I must confess to indulging in extra dressing on my salads and asking for ranch dips with my pizza order.

 By Adam Ellis @adamtots

Robert S. Duncanson and James P. Ball

Art Appreciation

Since my youth, I eagerly awaited the arrival of National Geographic and Smithsonian Magazine. I remember flipping through their pages, captivated by the photography and art within. Recently, my parents surprised me by renewing my subscription to Smithsonian.

As I leafed through the magazine, I stumbled upon an article by Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He discussed a new exhibition uniting the works of Robert S. Duncanson and James P. Ball, two esteemed Black artists from the 19th century. In their prime, these artists, based in Cincinnati, gained international acclaim for their talent. The exhibition, held from September 15, 2023, to March 24, 2024, sheds light on the vibrant artistic community of that era, set against the symbolic backdrop of the Ohio River, representing the divide between slavery and freedom.

Duncanson's three chosen paintings portray scenes of refuge, subtly weaving abolitionist messages into seemingly serene landscapes, catering to his predominantly white audience while advocating for African American liberation.

James P. Ball, a trailblazer in daguerreotype photography, shares the spotlight with Duncanson in this exhibition. He showcases portraits of unnamed white subjects, possibly hand-colored by Duncanson himself. Ball's contribution to early photography, alongside figures like Glenalvin Goodridge and Augustus Washington, is further explored in an upcoming permanent collection installation, highlighting the democratization of portraiture through photography. As a curator dedicated to preserving Black artistic heritage, the inclusion of Ball's works underscores the pivotal role Black artists played in the struggle for equality, utilizing both the camera and the brush as instruments of empowerment during a transformative era in American history. 

This exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on the nuances of Black creativity in the 19th century and its lasting impact on the quest for justice and acknowledgment.

Landscape With Rainbow (1859) by Robert S. Duncanson

Unidentified sitter (1858-60) by J.P. Ball

Source: 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/office-of-the-secretary-of-the-smithsonian/2024/01/05/robert-duncanson-james-ball-height-black-artistry-19th-century-america/

https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/ball-duncanson