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Tea Dress, 1922-4
Attributed to Calle Soeurs
Taken in the 'China: Through the Looking Glass' exhibition (May-September 2015).
This exhibition explores the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. In this collaboration between The Costume Institute and the Department of Asian Art, high fashion is juxtaposed with Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains, and other art, including films, to reveal enchanting reflections of Chinese imagery.
From the earliest period of European contact with China in the sixteenth century, the West has been enchanted with enigmatic objects and imagery from the East, providing inspiration for fashion designers from Paul Poiret to Yves Saint Laurent, whose fashions are infused at every turn with romance, nostalgia, and make-believe. Through the looking glass of fashion, designers conjoin disparate stylistic references into a pastiche of Chinese aesthetic and cultural traditions.
The exhibition features more than 140 examples of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear alongside Chinese art. Filmic representations of China are incorporated throughout to reveal how our visions of China are framed by narratives that draw upon popular culture, and also to recognize the importance of cinema as a medium through which to understand the richness of Chinese history.
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In the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Avenue, New York
This is our cycling trip performed on the 9th of January 2013 where we cycled from Grand Baie, located in the north of Mauritius to the eastern village Trou d'Eau Douce. On our way to Trou d'Eau Douce we cycled more through inland villages such as Sottise, Forbach, Cottage, L'esperance Trebuchet, Riviere du Rempart, Centre de Flacq, Schoenfeld, Quatre Cocos, Palmar and Trou d'Eau Douce. On our way back we cycled along the coast going through villages such as Belle Mare, Bradeau, Roches Noires and then back inland using the Goodlands bypass road to get back to Grand Baie. I was amazed to see the inland beauty of many villages. One of my favorites is Palmar reminding me of Rodrigues island setting and also that stretch of road through Constance La Gaiete which then ends in Trou d'Eau Douce. When I saw those places i was saying to myself, living in such places of such beauty is one of many reasons why many actually never leave their villages to go and stay elsewhere! Also I wish to express that I found it the best way to see various places on a bicycle instead than in using a car - if you want to take your time, stop anywhere, take a shot, thats way more practical. No need to look for a parking! We had a great time exploring these places, we were for 12 hours on the road and did 87 Kilometres. The Mine Frire lunch and sea view at Trou d'Eau Douce at Chez Tino restaurant was awesome and gave us the energy required to cycle back home. Houses at Trou d'Eau Douce have such a magnificent view over the lagoon looking on Ile aux Cerfs! A stop at Belle Mare was relaxing. Enjoy our photo story where we take you through our journey of discovering the paradise tropical island Mauritius! -on a side note you'll also see that right in the beginning of our trip one of our friends had a flat tire which we got fixed in the cottage suburb - helpful people everywhere to give you indications. If you want to do such a cycling trip i recommend that you bring along suncream, lots of water! You will also find lots of La Boutique (small shops) where you can buy drinks. An Energade as spare power drink can do some good.
Victoria Line's Northumberland Depot as seen through the window of car 3133. Our railtour train had just been through the wash - hence the drips on the window.
The depot's then pilot 67ts unit can be seen through the No Smoking roundall, albeit out of focus.
Impromptu abstraction of a fibre-optic lightpainting jpeg displayed on laptop screen, as viewed from above through a wineglass.
I've no idea what this building in Felixstowe was originally, it now houses a business. That stained glass window caught my eye.
A tender and intimate moment captured in soft monochrome tones. Nestled beneath a cozy blanket, the child's half-open eye peeks through, conveying a quiet sense of comfort and serenity. The delicate strands of hair and gentle lighting add to the dreamlike mood, making this a beautifully raw and emotive portrait of warmth, rest, and vulnerability
Through the years and miles between us
It's been a long and lonely ride
But if I got that call in the dead of the night
I'd be right by your side
I have been addicted to yahoo Japan auction for the last little while. Did you know that ebay does not exist in Japan?
You'd be surprised by the crazy camera equipments listed on the yahoo Japan auction site. Also, the prices for second hand cameras/equipments are unbeatable. All kinds of rare things can be found.
I am contemplating on getting a dualflex to do through the viewfinder shots...
but it's looking like the olympus om-2n film camera is doing the job just right for gimmicky photography at the time being.
Some protesters walked back and forth the crosswalks holding signs and shouting slogans. San Diego, CA, July 18, 2014
This photo of the Haddon Tunnel was taken from the southern portal and looks north through the 1058 yard long passage (the northernmost section of the tunnel is curved so you can't quite see to the end). The tunnel can be split into three distinct sections. Up until the third ventilation shaft, the tunnel was built by means of cut and cover. From there, a 350 yard long bored section is encountered. The tunnel returns to cut and cover for the northern leg of its journey.
Not only is this tunnel full of profile and lining changes, there are five open shafts along the tunnel's course, four of which can be seen in this photo. As four of the shafts are very close to ground level, they let in a lot of light. Shaft 4 is in the bored section so you can't see its light from this far back. The closest shaft to where I took this photo from is so close to the surface that a massive ray of light infiltrates the darkness.
Looking through the grass an across to the Heads of Ayr!
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