My day has been kind of like this Juxtapoz cover (which I think about Often), but instead of dragging everyone by their hair to listen to Lady Gaga, I want them to look at the art I found today. It's really been a good Monday. First up are the hair miniatures of Melanie Bilenker: These are so amazing that they make me want to scream into the void for hours. The Vogue article has a mini-history of Victorian mourning jewelry AND a timelapse gif of Melanie creating one of these pieces, which is a joy. Cleveland-based artist Wadsworth Jarrell has a book out now about the AfriCOBRA collective, which he helped found: “White people know what they did to us," he said, explaining his artistic philosophy. “We don’t have to put it on canvas. They made slaves out of us. What are we going to do, make paintings of slaves in the field and somebody standing over them with a whip? That’s not inspiration. Painting is supposed to be inspirational.” The Smithsonian Institution has made millions of its images open access. One can search for particular items, or browse through some of the featured items - it's absolutely delightful, and for the most part, the descriptions are present and fascinating. I especially enjoyed the various bouquet holders, courtesy of the Smithsonian Gardens: Look at this absolutely stunning sculpture, The Death of Cleopatra, by Edmonia Lewis - the first professional African-American sculptor! This is amazing and also huge! I can't wait until the pandemic is over so I can see it in person. I could go on, but I'll leave y'all with this quilt by Viola Canady that evokes the look of a stained-glass window: That's just phenomenal! Definitely take the time to look through what the Smithsonian has available. I have a new sketchbook and I should go work in it, but - last thing! - Dr. Martens is putting out a Keith Haring collection. Oh man. Maybe it's time...for boots.
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