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24 Jun

Virtual Beauty explores human identity and beauty in the

Virtual Beauty explores human identity and beauty in the
What once would have sounded like fantastical and futuristic inventions from The Fifth Element – silicone-skinned avatars, AI-generated influencers, virtual make-up masks – are now a routine part of our everyday existence. Technology has reached beyond the digital realm to have a very real impact on our physical bodies. More and more, we are using it to alter, enhance and filter our identities. Now, a new exhibition is exploring how beauty and identity have been redefined in and by the digital space; and who holds the power. Opening at Somerset House as part of its 25th birthday season, Virtual Beauty is an exhibition that takes the glossy aesthetics of the online world and brings them off-screen, IRL. Curated by Bunny Kinney,...
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27 Sep

Identity is a latest exhibition exploring the realities of

Identity is a latest exhibition exploring the realities of
Affecting one in 100 people, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition where an individual spends an unusual period of time worrying about flaws of their appearance, flaws which go unnoticed by other people. It typically affects young adults and teenagers, and although the condition is far-reaching, those that suffer will often draw back from speaking about it publicly on account of a fear they can be shamed as self-obsessive or vain. Identity is a latest exhibition that goals to challenge this stigma and begin an open conversation around it. Examining how our self-perceptions are shaped by experience, society and the media (in addition to its impact on mental health), the show will consider the importance of talking about these anxieties...
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12 Aug

This area of interest Russian fragrance fearlessly champions queer

This area of interest Russian fragrance fearlessly champions queer
Tear You Apart Extrait6 Images In 2021, the concept of a gender neutral fragrance isn’t latest. Area of interest perfumes have a long-standing legacy of smells that transcend the binary and even mass-market players like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Fendi have already tapped into the sector. But what a few fragrance that takes things one step further and creates an environment of queerness without boundary lines and embodies passion without inhibitions?  Based out of Moscow, Russia, Konstantin Shilyaev first launched his eyewear brand FAKOSHIMA in 2013. Since then, he has created a cult following behind the label’s signature oversized, geometric frames with Nicki Minaj, Roìsin Murphy, and alien beauty icon Tilda Swinton all a part of the fandom. Actually, it’s the time...
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