The Woman Who Changed the Art World
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The Woman Who Changed the Art World
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The Art World Before and After Thelma Golden
A great in-depth profile on renowned art curator Thelma Golden. In the 90s, Golden’s shows, which centered Black artists, were unmatched. Many of those artists now lead where the art industry goes next. Writer Calvin Tomkins speaks with the art curator and the Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem about her career, how the art world has changed and their meeting at black-tie gala for the Studio Museum in Harlem.
THE NEW YORKER
While being first has its advantages, many underestimate the responsibility and expectations it puts on the person. Model Paloma Elsesser shares her story with The Cut. It’s impossible to do this personal essay justice by summarizing it. You’ll just have to read it for yourself.
THE CUT
While age is largely irrelevant, when you hear 24-year-old Samara Joy perform, you know you’re listening to an old soul. Joy has single handedly reinvented a genre for a new generation, with a flair that speaks to young and old. The American jazz singer took the world by storm after releasing her self-titled debut album in 2021. Linger Awhile, her second album, reached number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Writer Lilah Raptopoulos speaks with Samara Joy about her career, the pressure to break into the mainstream and artists who have inspired her.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Elena Palumbo-Mosca, now 87, was one of the models for Yves Klein's iconic Anthropométries series in 1960. But that’s only one of her notable life moments. Her life has been filled with encounters with tastemakers and creatives like Klein, and experiences from a classical education in the mountains to professional diving. Fluent in multiple languages, she has worked as a political interpreter for over 30 years and translated poetry. Writer Gemma Jones speaks with Palumbo-Musco from her Brussels home.
APARTAMENTO
If we had to name women who’ve recently stood out as the best dressed, we would no doubt include Ayo Edebiri, Greta Lee and Olivia Rodrigo. The woman behind their style is stylist Danielle Goldberg. What makes Goldberg’s approach special, is her ability to create distinct personal style beyond a singular red carpet appearance. She builds long-term relationships between people and brands, creating true style that feels like an extension of the personalities of those she dresses.