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20 Aug

How one artist used photography to come back to

How one artist used photography to come back to
Mari Katayama’s self-portraits often depict her within the centre of painstakingly arranged objects, either in intimate bedroom spaces or in vast and awe-inspiring landscapes. The objects vary in every bit; nonetheless, specific motifs constantly pop up, particularly, crabs, paying homage amongst other things to her star sign (cancer). You may even see handmade pillow-like objects in the form of limbs and mannequins. But no matter where she is, or what she surrounds herself with, the principal subject of her work is her, most notably her body.  Well, that’s how you might be made to feel anyway, but Mari explains her work is all about experiences. “It just isn't in regards to the body itself, but more in regards to the gap...
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20 Aug

Louis Vuitton [Extended] — EP17 — Timothée Adolphe on Achieving

Louis Vuitton [Extended] — EP17 — Timothée Adolphe on Achieving
Louis Vuitton [EXTENDED]—The Podcast. Host Loïc Prigent interviews Timothée Adolphe, a world champion vision-impaired athlete and House Ambassador for the Maison and LVMH. Determination and humility shine through as he recounts a unprecedented profession of overcoming obstacles and winning medals within the high-level sport. With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games soon approaching, Timothée Adolphe reflects on what it's prefer to be a vision-impaired sprinter accompanied by a guide and his commitment to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Rounding out the conversation, he shares his passion for performance outlets outside the athletic arena — music and stand-up comedy.  #TimotheeAdolphe #LVExtended #LoicPrigent #LouisVuitton #LVMH  ABOUT LOUIS VUITTON Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has placed fashion within the context of culture bringing unique designs to the...
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4 Aug

Why disability stays the sweetness industry’s next inclusivity frontier

Why disability stays the sweetness industry’s next inclusivity frontier
In the previous couple of years, the sweetness industry has got higher at starting conversations about products made for those with disabilities, but all too often these projects never go beyond talk With the constant influx of latest beauty products released daily, you'd think shopping for products could be a breeze. Nevertheless, for the 1.3 billion people diagnosed with various types of disability, the experience is entirely different. From hard-to-open lids and brushes with no grip, to unidentifiable products in aisles, the design of a product holds an enormous weight on the subject of usability and lots of products are inaccessible to those with disabilities. In the previous couple of years, the concept of...
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3 Jun

How one artist used photography to come back to

How one artist used photography to come back to
“One thing I do know needless to say is that beauty just isn't something good-looking or clean,” says Japanese artist Mari Katayama Mari Katayama’s self-portraits often depict her within the centre of painstakingly arranged objects, either in intimate bedroom spaces or in vast and awe-inspiring landscapes. The objects vary in each bit; nonetheless, specific motifs constantly pop up, specifically, crabs, paying homage amongst other things to her star sign (cancer). You can even see handmade pillow-like objects in the form of limbs and mannequins. But no matter where she is, or what she surrounds herself with, the foremost subject of her work is her, most notably her body.  Well, that’s how you might be...
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