The headlines leading up to the 2020 Academy Awards often spoke of the things we wouldn’t be seeing the night of the show. One glaring omission was the women missing from the Best Directors category. The new decade marked another year in which the Academy nominated only men for the prestigious honor. In a year when women directors made some of the most beloved and interesting films, the snub was especially painful. Like many, actor Natalie Portman was upset, and she used fashion on the red carpet to call it out. Portman attended the Oscars wearing a black and gold Dior dress accompanied by a cape that had the names of some women directors embroidered along its edge. The list included Greta Gerwig who made Little Women, Lulu Wang who directed The Farewell, and Lorene Scafaria, the director of Hustlers. “I wanted to recognize the women who were not recognized for their incredible work this year in my subtle way,” Portman explained on the red carpet that night. This isn’t the first time that Portman has voiced her dissatisfaction with the Academy voters in a very public way. In 2018, she presented the award for Best Director (with Ron Howard), and when it came time to announce the names, she said, “And here are the all-male nominees.” Despite her very widely publicized displays for equal recognition, there has been a growing outcry for Portman’s own production company (Handsomecharlie Films) to reflect that which she is publicly calling for. Of the 11 films her company has produced, only 2 of the films are directed by a woman (both of whom happen to be Portman herself). It should be noted that this isn’t due to a lack of trying. Portman had reportedly taken issue with the Thor films because she wanted Patty Jenkins to direct the sequel. Regardless of whether it is performative as some suggest, there’s no denying that Portman’s call-outs are very much warranted and that they’re bringing attention to a very real issue in the industry. In the 92 years of the Oscars, only five women have ever been nominated in the directing category. Kathryn Bigelow was the only one of them to ever win for her film The Hurt Locker in 2008. Actor Natalie Portman expressed her dissatisfaction that the Academy voters had, yet again. not nominated any women for the Best Directors category. Her statement included wearing a cape that had the name of women directors embroidered along its edge.The directors on her cape were: Lorene Scafaria (Hustlers), Greta Gerwig (Little Women), Lulu Wang (The Farewell), Marielle Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim), Alma Har’el (Honey Boy), Céline Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire), and Mati Diop (Atlantics).
This isn’t the first time Portman has called out the lack of female directors in the Oscars category. She did so in 2018, too.h/t: [BuzzFeed] Related Articles:Glamorous Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2020 Hollywood Actresses Are Depicted in Breathtakingly Life-like Watercolor Portraits Watch Every Oscar Winner for Best Cinematography in 10 Minutes The post Natalie Portman Wore Cape Embroidered With Names of Women Directors Snubbed by Oscars appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/2tR1OV9 from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793862817
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![]() If you’re lucky enough to be able to spend time with your grandma—past or present—you would probably agree that they’re pretty special. Most grandmothers are full of love, kindness, wisdom, and plenty of fun! Japanese photographer YASUTO shows his admiration for his grandma by capturing her sweet and playful personality in a series of heartwarming photographs. YASUTO shared the beautiful series on Twitter, where he explains his reason for the project. He reveals that he regrets not photographing his grandfather before he died, so he wanted to capture his grandmother at this point in her life. From posing among pastel-hued hydrangeas to sitting under golden autumn trees, the collection of images were taken throughout the year and capture Japan’s famous colorful seasons. Not only do YASUTO’s images immortalize his grandma’s gentle nature, but they also show the adorable bond between her and her dog. Her loyal Shiba Inu is captured sitting by her side, as she looks at him with pure glee. The sweet pair are shown happily relaxing in Japan’s stunning forests and parks, and they sometimes look as though they’re deep in conversation. YASUTO’s series celebrates the beauty of old age and how joyful life can be. Japanese photographer YASUTO captures the sweet and playful personality of his grandmother in a series of heartwarming photographs.![]() ![]() The collection of images were taken throughout the year and capture Japan’s famous colorful seasons.![]() ![]() ![]() YASUTO also captures the bond between his grandmother and her dog.![]() ![]() The adorable pair often look as through their deep in conversation.
All images via YASUTO.Related Articles:Bride and Groom Honor Their Grandmothers by Having Them as Flower Girls at Their Wedding Beaming 93-Year-Old Gleefully Models Granddaughter’s Colorful Weavings Photographer Captures the Magical Beginnings of Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season Illustrator Lets Japan’s Golden Autumnal Leaves Color in His Kimono Drawings The post Photographer Captures His Grandmother’s Sweet Nature in Heartwarming Portraits appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/2uFJBdn from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793862617 ![]() All images © Takeru Shoji Architects A new tent-shaped home built in a small agricultural village near Nagoka, a city in the Niigata prefecture of Japan, is designed with a community in mind, rather than a single family. Conceived of by Takeru Shoji Architects, the 166.24 square-meter “Hara House” is situated on a larger estate and utilizes a simple A-frame structure made up of 120 millimeter-wide beams. The two-story home has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living space downstairs, with storage and two small rooms upstairs. The designers said the particular shape is “a stiff yet giving structure which assimilates (to) all the human behaviors,” prompting them to leave out partitions and private rooms that would split up the otherwise expansive space. Because of its bareness, “Hara House” requires its inhabitants to make use of the other buildings and areas on the land, bringing them outdoors and into a more collective setting with nature and their community. With sloping roofs, the minimalist home also features side areas with wooden supports that open directly to the outside. “We designed a space where passing neighbors, friends and children can easily stop by to chit chat under the entrance porch, or workshop meetings and (the) events hosted in the space can spill out to the land,” the designers said in a statement. “Thus bringing down the threshold of the house and opening it to the village.” To see more of Takeru Shoji Architects’ community-minded projects, head to Instagram. (via Fubiz) ; Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Join a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, apply for our annual grant, and get exclusive access to interviews, partner discounts, and event tickets. from https://ift.tt/37lbDrV from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793562322 ![]() “Sweet Spot,” kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 16 x 21 x 11 inches. All images © Carol Milne, shared with permission Carol Milne’s knit pieces might resemble your grandmother’s afghans but certainly aren’t as soft or pliable. The Seattle-based artist (previously) utilizes kiln cast lead crystal to create her loose weaves of translucent, color-coordinated glass. They often flow down from the hands and knitting needles they’re fashioned on, giving the feeling that the works could expand with just a few more stitches. “I see my knitted work as metaphor for social structure. Individual strands are weak and brittle on their own, but deceptively strong when bound together,” Milne writes in a statement. “You can crack or break single threads without the whole structure falling apart. And even when the structure is broken, pieces remain bound together. The connections are what bring strength and integrity to the whole and what keep it intact.” Some of the artist’s knitted glass pieces will be on view from March 6 to May 1 at Blue Spiral 1 in Asheville, North Carolina. Until then, head to Instagram to see more of her delicate pieces. ![]() “Day & Night” (2018), kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 16 x 12 x 10 inches ![]() “Day & Night” (2018), kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 16 x 12 x 10 inches ![]() “Handknit,” kiln cast lead crystal & knitting needles ![]() “Handknit,” kiln cast lead crystal & knitting needles ![]() “Warped (Warp Knitting)” (2019), kiln cast lead crystal, stainless steel wall mount, and knitting needles, 12.5 x 12 x 3 inches ![]() “Sphere Delight,” kiln cast lead crystal, 19 x 19 x 19 inches ![]() “Waterwings,” kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 8 x 19 x 12 inches ![]() “Cloak & Dagger,” kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 15.5 x 20 x 10 inches ; Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Join a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, apply for our annual grant, and get exclusive access to interviews, partner discounts, and event tickets. from https://ift.tt/2UGPwJY from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793562082 ![]() While most superhero toys depict characters from movies and comic books, Funko has collaborated with PopCultcha to release a new, limited edition Pop! Figurine that celebrates some of the real heroes of today—Australian bushfire firefighters. Named Bushfire Heroes, this figurine’s profits will all go to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ National Bushfire Appeal. The cute-but-poignant vinyl figure portrays a firefighter and a koala latched onto his leg, visualizing the heartbreaking situation and the difficult job the firefighters are facing every day. Retailing at $14.17, the proceeds will help the RSPCA provide veterinarians and other government agencies the supplies, equipment, and medical care they need to help animals displaced by the wildfires. “Once the active fire zones clear, that’s when our most challenging work begins,” says the RSPCA. “Our work will continue for months after the fires have ceased.” Want to help the RSPCA and their cause? The Bushfire Heroes figurine is available to preorder now exclusively on the PopCultcha website, with shipping estimated for June 2020. Funko has released an Australian firefighter and koala figure, with all proceeds going to help displaced animals.
All images via Funko.Related Articles:Australian Army Troops Use Time Off From Fighting Bushfires to Care for Displaced Koalas 6-Year-Old Raises Over $250K for Australian Bushfires by Making Cute Clay Koalas How 25 Artists Are Using Their Art to Express Their Sadness Over the Australian Bushfires Heroic Dog Helps Save Koalas From Devastating Australian Bushfires The post Australian Firefighter Figurine Helps Raise Funds for Animals Affected by Bushfires appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/3bymuC4 from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793561407 New York City has always attracted avant-garde artists. From the energetic Abstract Expressionists to the pioneers of American Pop Art, forward-thinking creatives have flocked to the city that never sleeps for decades. While each and every modern movement cultivated in the Big Apple has made its mark on the history of art, the Harlem Renaissance enabled an entire population to flourish. Throughout the 1920s and into the 30s, New York City’s Harlem neighborhood thrived as a cultural hub for African Americans. During this “golden age,” the arts thrived, culminating in a cultural movement that saw the creation of one of modern art’s most moving works: The Migration Series, a prolific collection of paintings by African American artist Jacob Lawrence. ; The Inspiration Behind The Migration Series![]() Jacob Lawrence, Panel 40 (“Great Numbers”) from the “Migration Series,” 1940-1941 (Photo: Ron Cogswell via Flickr Public Domain) Completed in 1941, The Migration Series colorfully tells the story of the Great Migration—a mass exodus of over 6 million African Americans from the South. Fleeing economic hardship and laws shaped by segregation, these individuals relocated to urban areas in the West, Midwest, and—most prominently—the North. In these new cities, the migrants mostly stuck together, forming supportive communities by settling into neighborhoods like Harlem. “The Harlem section of Manhattan, which covers just three square miles, drew nearly 175,000 African Americans, giving the neighborhood the largest concentration of black people in the world,” the ;National Museum of African American History and Culture ;explains. “Harlem became a destination for African Americans of all backgrounds. From unskilled laborers to an educated middle-class, they shared common experiences of slavery, emancipation, and racial oppression, as well as a determination to forge a new identity as free people.” ; Lawrence’s Early Life and Career![]() Carl Van Vechten, “Portrait of Jacob Lawrence,” 1941 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) It is no surprise that Lawrence found inspiration in the Great Migration. Born in Atlantic City in 1917 to Southern-born parents (his mother was from Virginia; his father was from South Carolina), Lawrence’s own family had relocated to New Jersey during the Great Migration. When he was a child, his parents divorced. Though he and his siblings ended up in foster care in Philadelphia, they were able to reunite with their mother in Harlem in New York City in 1930 when Lawrence was 13 years old. At this time, the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing. A budding artist, Lawrence honed his skills with art classes at Utopia Children’s Center and, eventually, the Harlem Community Art Center, a studio space established through the Federal Art Project. Most importantly, his creative side was supported by his surroundings. These organic influences include his mother’s colorful taste in home furnishings (“Our homes were very decorative, full of pattern, like inexpensive throw rugs …” he said, “I got ideas from them, the arabesques, the movement and so on.”) and the African American hub he called home. “The community [in Harlem] let me develop,” he reflected. “I painted the only way I knew how to paint … I tried to put the images down the way I related to the community.” On the heels of a celebrated collection of narrative portraits of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and other figures in Black history, this community-fostered approach proved successful for Lawrence when, at just 23 years old, he garnered national attention with The Migration Series. ; The Migration Series
When paired with the historic subject matter (which spans bustling train stations full of black passengers to abandoned, flooded farms), this aesthetic approach presents the Great Migration through a novel lens. “Lawrence’s work is a landmark in the history of modern art and a key example of the way that history painting was radically reimagined in the modern era,” the Museum of Modern Art explains. In order to tell this important story as clearly as possible, Lawrence paired each panel with a caption. The series’ opening line, for example sets the scene: During World War I there was a great migration north by southern African Americans. Throughout the course of the collection, Lawrence explains a range of other events and experiences—from the importance of the black press (panel 20) to the “more educational opportunities” (panel 58) offered by the North—until panel 60 concludes the series with an open-ended statement: “And the migrants kept coming.” ; After The Migration![]() Art dealer Terry Dintenfass with Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence, ca 1970 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) In 1941, The Migration Series was exhibited for the first time at the Downtown Gallery in Manhattan, where it attracted two interested parties: the Phillips Collection in Washington DC and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Illustrating the importance of the series, neither buyer budged; finally, they decided to split the collection, with the Phillips Collection acquiring the odd-numbered panels and MoMA receiving the even-numbered ones. After the success of The Migration Series, Lawrence launched a career as a teacher. He worked at several universities, including the University of Washington, where he taught for sixteen years. He also continued to create art until his death in 2000, completing powerful works that carry the legacy of The Migration Series. “To me, migration means movement,” Lawrence said. “There was conflict and struggle. But out of the struggle came a kind of power and even beauty. ‘And the migrants kept coming’ is a refrain of triumph over adversity. If it rings true for you today, then it must still strike a chord in our American experience.” Related Articles:Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With,” a Groundbreaking Civil Rights Painting Striking Street Photos Capture the Vibrant Culture of Harlem in the 1970s Colorful Quilts Crafted from African Fabrics Tell Stories of Artist’s Ancestral Homeland New York Subway Murals Celebrate Influential Icons from Bronx History The post How Jacob Lawrence Captured the African American Experience With ‘The Migration Series’ appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/2vthVJ2 from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793561457 The headlines leading up to the 2020 Academy Awards often spoke of the things we wouldn’t be seeing the night of the show. One glaring omission was the women missing from the Best Directors category. The new decade marked another year in which the Academy nominated only men for the prestigious honor. In a year when women directors made some of the most beloved and interesting films, the snub was especially painful. Like many, actor Natalie Portman was upset, and she used fashion on the red carpet to call it out. Portman attended the Oscars wearing a black and gold Dior dress accompanied by a cape that had the names of some women directors embroidered along its edge. The list included Greta Gerwig who made Little Women, Lulu Wang who directed The Farewell, and Lorene Scafaria, the director of Hustlers. “I wanted to recognize the women who were not recognized for their incredible work this year in my subtle way,” Portman explained on the red carpet that night. This isn’t the first time that Portman has voiced her dissatisfaction with the Academy voters in a very public way. In 2018, she presented the award for Best Director (with Ron Howard), and when it came time to announce the names, she said, “And here are the all-male nominees.” Despite her very widely publicized displays for equal recognition, there has been a growing outcry for Portman’s own production company (Handsomecharlie Films) to reflect that which she is publicly calling for. Of the 11 films her company has produced, only 2 of the films are directed by a woman (both of whom happen to be Portman herself). It should be noted that this isn’t due to a lack of trying. Portman had reportedly taken issue with the Thor films because she wanted Patty Jenkins to direct the sequel. Regardless of whether it is performative as some suggest, there’s no denying that Portman’s call-outs are very much warranted and that they’re bringing attention to a very real issue in the industry. In the 92 years of the Oscars, only five women have ever been nominated in the directing category. Kathryn Bigelow was the only one of them to ever win for her film The Hurt Locker in 2008. Actor Natalie Portman expressed her dissatisfaction that the Academy voters had, yet again. not nominated any women for the Best Directors category. Her statement included wearing a cape that had the name of women directors embroidered along its edge.The directors on her cape were: Lorene Scafaria (Hustlers), Greta Gerwig (Little Women), Lulu Wang (The Farewell), Marielle Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim), Alma Har’el (Honey Boy), Céline Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire), and Mati Diop (Atlantics).
This isn’t the first time Portman has called out the lack of female directors in the Oscars category. She did so in 2018, too.h/t: [BuzzFeed] Related Articles:Glamorous Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2020 Hollywood Actresses Are Depicted in Breathtakingly Life-like Watercolor Portraits Watch Every Oscar Winner for Best Cinematography in 10 Minutes The post Natalie Portman Wore Cape Embroidered With Names of Women Directors Snubbed by Oscars appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/2tR1OV9 from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793561172 ![]() If you’re lucky enough to be able to spend time with your grandma—past or present—you would probably agree that they’re pretty special. Most grandmothers are full of love, kindness, wisdom, and plenty of fun! Japanese photographer YASUTO shows his admiration for his grandma by capturing her sweet and playful personality in a series of heartwarming photographs. YASUTO shared the beautiful series on Twitter, where he explains his reason for the project. He reveals that he regrets not photographing his grandfather before he died, so he wanted to capture his grandmother at this point in her life. From posing among pastel-hued hydrangeas to sitting under golden autumn trees, the collection of images were taken throughout the year and capture Japan’s famous colorful seasons. Not only do YASUTO’s images immortalize his grandma’s gentle nature, but they also show the adorable bond between her and her dog. Her loyal Shiba Inu is captured sitting by her side, as she looks at him with pure glee. The sweet pair are shown happily relaxing in Japan’s stunning forests and parks, and they sometimes look as though they’re deep in conversation. YASUTO’s series celebrates the beauty of old age and how joyful life can be. Japanese photographer YASUTO captures the sweet and playful personality of his grandmother in a series of heartwarming photographs.![]() ![]() The collection of images were taken throughout the year and capture Japan’s famous colorful seasons.![]() ![]() ![]() YASUTO also captures the bond between his grandmother and her dog.![]() ![]() The adorable pair often look as through their deep in conversation.
All images via YASUTO.Related Articles:Bride and Groom Honor Their Grandmothers by Having Them as Flower Girls at Their Wedding Beaming 93-Year-Old Gleefully Models Granddaughter’s Colorful Weavings Photographer Captures the Magical Beginnings of Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season Illustrator Lets Japan’s Golden Autumnal Leaves Color in His Kimono Drawings The post Photographer Captures His Grandmother’s Sweet Nature in Heartwarming Portraits appeared first on My Modern Met. from https://ift.tt/2uFJBdn from https://huerednerofficial.tumblr.com/post/190793561052 |
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