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FIDM Museum- Television Costume Design

8/31/2015

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The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising campus in downtown Los Angeles gets to play host to different exhibits and galleries at their museum. One of my favorites to see yearly is the television costume design display.
"For the ninth year, this annual exhibition celebrates the art and artistry of Primetime Emmy® Nominated Costume Designers and Costume Supervisors, including costumes from Bessie, Better Call Saul, Marvel’s Agent Carter, Once Upon a Time, Peter Pan Live!, Reign, and 2015 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Costumes Gotham, The Mindy Project,Olive Kitteridge, and Wolf Hall. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Mary Rose, costume designer and past member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Costume Design & Supervision Peer Group."
This exhibit is free and open to the public and will run until September 26th.  
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For more information on this display and other upcoming exhibits:
fidmmuseum.org
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Craft & Folk Art Museum- LA

8/24/2015

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The Craft & Folk Art Museum is my favorite museum on Miracle Mile, they have always been host to some incredible exhibits and their current exhibits are no exception. 
Both exhibits are on display through September 6th.
(Selected works are shown below.)

Art and Other Tactics is an exhibition of contemporary work by veteran artists. It is a incredibly moving powerful exhibit of mixed artwork from veterans across all military branches of all ages.
(Note: Some of the artwork deals with upsetting themes.)
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A Battle Lost:8030, 2015
Jenn Hassin, Air Force (2005-2009)
This piece is formed from 8,030 rolls of paper made from military uniforms. It pays tribute to the 8,030 veterans who committed suicide in 2014. Hassin hopes to educate the public about the suicide rate among veterans.
Faith in Myself, Faith in My Leadership, Faith in the Oath I Swore for my Country..., 2011
Teri McCans, Army (2003-2011)
This hanging memorial is composed of imprinted ID tags that serve to personalize the fallen. They identify each person as a friend, sibling, relative or spouse, the relationships left behind are all that remain.
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Pretty Little Things, 2015
Jessica Putnam-Phillips, Air Force (1995-2003)
Taking an image usually associated with domesticity and service, Putnam-Phillips created heirloom serving plates that highlight the strength of female soldiers in combat.
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The Marvel Experience

8/12/2015

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Back in February I attended "The Marvel Experience" at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The experience toured again this summer and stopped in Philadelphia, Chicago, New York City, and St. Louis. Upcoming tour dates and locations are to be announced soon. 
"S.H.I.E.L.D. has assembled Marvel’s Avengers to battle Red Skull and HYDRA and they need your help! Sign up as a S.H.I.E.L.D. Recruit at the world’s first ever Super Hero Recruitment Tour. Become part of this ‘all ages’ experience in the immersive, Domed attraction, as you learn about your favorite heroes and villains, all while sharpening your own super powers!"
If you are a fan of Marvel films, you should attend, if you are a fan of Marvel TV shows you should attend, if you are a fan of Marvel comics you should attend. If you are any kind of Marvel fan you should attend. It was unlike anything I had been to and it was a fantastic experience.
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Words of Kindness

8/4/2015

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On my last trip to Portland I stopped by Powell's Books, because you should always stop by Powell's. While there I made an cheerful discovery.

When you see something written on a restroom stall certain expectations come to mind, this time however I saw something that defied my expectations.  
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"Give someone a compliment today <3 P.S. You're Amazing"
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"You can save the world by being your true self <3"
These messages brought a smile to me face and got me thinking, what if this idea could become a design trend? What if we put positive uplifting messages in restrooms everywhere?
So far I was only able to find example of something like this. At some universities messages like this are posted on the mirrors of the women's restrooms. This one is from Montclair State University. 
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Signs like this are wonderful, but the world of design has so many possibilities.
Positive messages could be integrated into tile-work, custom decals, etc. Messages could be integrated into walls, floors, mirrors the possibilities are limitless.
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