This 70s Publication Is the Antidote to Instagram Aesthetic
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
This 70s Publication Is the Antidote to Instagram Aesthetic
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The State of the Market for Women Artists' Work
The Women Artist Market report by Artsy dives into the current state of the art market. Through three articles featuring key data and insights from the past year, writers Arun Kakar and Casey Lesser give a concise overview of what’s happening in the art market through the lens of female-identifying artists.
ARTSY
Apartment Life magazine perfectly encapsulated the culture of the 1970s and early ‘80s. The publication folded in 2010. Writer Julie Lasky dives into the history of the publication, and how it might be the perfect messy antidote to the current perfect Instagram aesthetic.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Many brands face difficulties when trying to grow their business while staying true to their original mission. Writer Brock Colyar dives into the success of underwear brand Parada. Founded in 2018 by Cami Téllez, the brand has successfully built a brand for all women, focusing on social-justice and inclusivity. The brand amplified their message through working with micro influencers that aligned with their values. But can they go mainstream and still be cool?
THE CUT
British visual artist Claudette Elain Johnson MBE is known for her large-scale drawings, and her involvement with the BLK Art group. Morris speaks with the prominent feminist about her upcoming solo show in New York, the first piece of art she ever made and her process as an artist.
T MAGAZINE
Take a trip to Picasso’s secret studio at Château de Boisgeloup. Located in Gisors, a village an hour outside of Paris, the studio was central to the work of the Spanish artist. It’s the place where Picasso started diving deeper into sculpture. Writer Gilles Khoury explores the grounds with Picasso’s grandson and with it the artist’s legacy.