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Lorraine O'Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies at 90
Lorraine O'Grady, a conceptual artist who challenged the understanding of race, sex and class in art and society through her avant-garde works, has died. She was 90.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Orrin H. Pilkey, Warrior in a Fight to Save Imperiled Beaches, Dies at 90
An eminent geologist, he argued against putting condos and hotels on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.The New York Times - 13h -
How Starface turned pimple patches into a business bringing in $90 million a year
Since the company’s founding in 2019, Starface World says it has sold over a billion individual Hydro-Stars, its version of the pimple patch.CNBC - 18h -
Francis Ford Coppola looks back on his groundbreaking career
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, reflects on his groundbreaking career, the impact of family and his lasting legacy in film.CBS News - 1d -
With This MoMA Artist, the Painting Does the Talking
Marlon Mullen’s show at the Museum of Modern Art, the first by a developmentally disabled artist, speaks volumes.The New York Times - 1d -
German position on Israel-Gaza debate ‘putting artists off’ film festival
Berlinale head, Tricia Tuttle, says some artists fear criticism of Israeli actions will be condemned as antisemitism. A polarised debate about Gaza in Germany is leading some artists to shun one of ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Uptown Funk makes me want to move, it makes me happy’: Lorraine Bracco’s honest playlist
The Sopranos and Goodfellas star danced to Sinatra as a child and bought the Turtles with her babysitting money. But which rocker makes her cry?. The first song I remember hearing Fly Me to the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The fintech company that collapsed and took $90 million of people’s life savings with it
One woman had $280,000 disappear after the collapse of a fintech company. She only ended up getting $500 backYahoo Sports - 2d -
Lorraine O’Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90
She worked in collage, photography, performance, video and installation, and she dealt forthrightly with the complexities of race and gender.The New York Times - 2d -
Hermès artistic director on what makes Birkin bags timeless
Be prepared to wait and wait some more if you want a Birkin bag. Hermès artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas explains why it takes time for clients to get their hands on the coveted bag.CBS News - 2d -
Take a look inside Hermès with artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas
Hermès artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas takes 60 Minutes into the fashion house's workshops and shares what it takes to make their coveted handbags.CBS News - 2d -
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Overlooked No More: Fidelia Bridges, Artist Who Captured the Natural World
A prolific artist, she was known for her graceful watercolors of birds, plants and butterflies, and was considered as the equal of Winslow Homer in her day.The New York Times - 3d -
An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her portraits of others like her.The New York Times - 3d -
Dolores Madrigal, Plaintiff in Landmark Sterilization Case, Dies at 90
She was among hundreds of women who said they were coerced into sterilization at a California hospital in the 1970s. The lawsuit led to state and national reforms.The New York Times - 3d -
Artists could gain ‘right to personality’ in UK review of AI protections
Government to launch consultation on controlling tech ‘scraping’ of voice, image or material of famous individualsFinancial Times - 4d -
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‘Having a camera back then was special’: Dietmar Busse’s 90s NYC polaroids
Dietmar Busse’s first major US exhibition showcases the German artist’s time in New York City throughout the 1990s, traveling mostly on bike from Harlem to Brighton Beach. He captured names such as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as new artistic director
One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic directorABC News - 5d -
Knitting with dog hair was a craze in the 90s – let’s make it happen again
Clothes made from a canine you know are much more special than clothes from an anonymous sheep. Several decades ago, the idea arose of writing a book to examine the ways in which dog hair could be ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bill Hennessy, veteran courtroom sketch artist, dies at 67
Bill Hennessy, a talented courtroom sketch artist who captured drawings of some of the most consequential legal proceedings of the last 40 years, has died at the age of 67.CBS News - 6d -
Nail artist cries after seeing her work in Wicked
Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
The Apollo Theater at 90
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore discuss the history of the Harlem landmark "where stars are born and legends are made."CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Ace of Base returns to the spotlight with docuseries about their meteoric rise to '90s fame
They were the soundtrack of the early 1990s.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
A day in the life of David Squires and the secrets of his ‘artistic process’
In an extract from his new book , cartoonist reveals how a plunge pool and pickleball with Jake Humphrey fuel his fire. The six-year period covered in my new book has witnessed wars, a global ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
What to know about Spotify's top artists, songs and albums of the year
Spotify released its 2024 Wrapped year in review this week, naming Taylor Swift as the most-streamed artist of 2024. Spotify's pop senior editor Talia Kraines joins CBS News to break down this ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Yuval Sharon to step down as artistic director of the Industry opera company
Visionary opera leader Yuval Sharon will step down as co-artistic director of the Industry, the groundbreaking L.A. company he established a decade ago.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
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Cam Johnson scores 26 points, Nets beat the Pacers 99-90 to end a 3-game losing streak
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Nic Claxton had 16 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 99-90 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streakABC News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 Features Taylor Swift as Most-Streamed Artist
This year’s Spotify Wrapped saw the pop star take the cake for the second year running.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
South Coast Repertory founding artistic director Martin Benson dies at 87
Benson co-established the Tony-winning Costa Mesa company as a major player in the regional theater landscape, serving as one of its artistic directors for 46 years.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Ninja Scroll Blu-Ray Preorders Are Live At Amazon - Get The '90s Anime Hit For Cheap
Ninja Scroll $16.89 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Taylor Swift crowned Spotify's top artist of 2024
Taylor Swift took the No. 1 spot on Spotify's annual top global artists list for a second consecutive year.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Make-up artist Lisa Eldridge on how to gift beauty products
Body lotions, bath salts and Gua Sha tools are easy wins, or step up your game with niche cosmetic brands and pampering treatmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90
Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
‘They felt they couldn’t market us to white people’: 90s hip-hop iconoclasts Digable Planets return
As they mark the 30th anniversary of album Blowout Comb, the Grammy-winning trio revisit their egalitarian ethos, anti-fascist lyrics and Pink Floyd influences. It’s 1 March 1994, and at New York’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Hulu Promo Codes and Discounts: 90% Off for Select Users
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2
