Why Blue is the New Obsession, and Other Reads This Week
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Why Blue is the New Obsession, and Other Reads This Week
HUR Reads is our definitive shortlist of the most prominent articles from around the web.
By HURS Team
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Republican Men and Women Are Changing Their Minds About How Women Should Behave
Trump’s appeal is deeply tied to a specific kind of masculinity—one that values dominance, toughness, and pushing back against societal change. For many men who feel sidelined by shifting cultural norms and the growing influence of women, Trump represents a return to traditional gender roles and a sense of lost authority. His persona and attitude make him a powerful symbol for those frustrated with modern expectations around masculinity. This connection helps explain why he maintains such strong support among certain groups, showing just how closely politics and gender identity are intertwined in today’s America.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Fiona Golfer gives a charming glimpse into the real Judi Dench, beyond her legendary acting career. At 90, she’s still full of life, spending her days in her east Surrey home, where she’s just as passionate about gardening as she is about pranks. She’s got a mischievous streak, a love for the unexpected, and, by her own admission, absolutely no talent for cooking. The piece paints her as more than just a celebrated performer, it’s a warm, lively portrait of someone who embraces life with humour, curiosity, and a bit of spirit.
HOW TO SPEND IT
This article explores the significance of the color blue across history, art, music, and literature, tracing its origins from ancient Egypt and its role in modern artistic expression. Blue has been used to convey emotions ranging from melancholy to infinity, with artists historically facing challenges in producing blue pigments. In music, blue is central to jazz and blues, representing both struggle and resilience. Literature also embraces blue as a symbol of longing, mystery, and the human condition, highlighting its deep cultural and emotional resonance across time.
T MAGAZINE
Casey Lesser discusses the growing interest in Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist painter whose mysterious, dreamlike works are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Her retrospective at the Carnegie Museum of Art, features 85 paintings that showcase her signature style, lonely landscapes, eerie symbolism, and self-referential figures. Though she worked with the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, Abercrombie remained relatively under the radar during her lifetime. Now, thanks to rising auction prices and renewed curatorial attention, her work is resonating with modern audiences, proving just how ahead of her time she really was.
ARTSY
Quince, a direct-to-consumer brand launched in 2019, has made a name for itself by offering affordable, high-quality alternatives to luxury items like cashmere sweaters, leather bags, and home décor, all under $200. The company uses data-scraping software to spot trending styles from premium brands and create similar products at a lower price. This strategy has been a hit with millennial shoppers looking for luxury without the hefty price tag, helping Quince secure over $200 million in funding and aim for billion-dollar status. But with rapid success comes criticism, critics have raised concerns about its sourcing, pricing tactics, and potential legal challenges as the brand continues to grow.