In 2015, “Cultural Appropriation” has replaced 2013’s “micro-aggression” as journalistic code for bias and ignorance. Notice I didn’t say racism, because in many cases I don’t think that cultural appropriation is deliberately borne out of racism, but it is certainly symptomatic of it. This week’s lesson in cultural appropriation came to us via Black Twitter and … Continue reading Missing the Marc
Some of the best artistic experiences I’ve had in life come from situations where I have no context and no expectations. I walk into them blind and senseless and come out feeling disoriented, astonished and confused. It’s an exhilarating feeling! Saturday afternoon my husband and I decided to snag some tickets to the LA Opera. I’ve never been to the Opera … Continue reading “Avoiding the Beach”- Einstein on the Beach at the LA Opera
The Mulberry Bag I posted earlier today took me down a shopping rabbit hole filled with nothing but mustard! Here are some more finds: Source: cultureshockart.polyvore.com via CultureShockArt on Pinterest Continue reading Mustard Madness-More Mustard Pics
Years ago I scoffed at the idea of contemporary art merging with fashion. It all started when I went to the “© Murakami” exhibit at MOCA in 2008. Talk about an “Exit through the Gift Shop”, moment, I was completely turned off by the fact that Louis Vuitton had a boutique inside the Geffen Contemporary. … Continue reading Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama
I have a 6th sense when it comes to handbags. It doesn’t happen very often, but once in a while a handbag will stop me dead in my tracks. My Pinterest page is filled with these inspirations. Here are some that caught my eye in the last couple of days. When it happens I get … Continue reading Satchel Sightings
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