Work of WSU students displayed
TechTown, Wayne State’s research and technology park, is not a place where people would generally think to go to see fine art. Nevertheless, it is currently hosting “The Chair Project,” a collection of sculptures created by Wayne State students who used chairs as their artistic mediums.
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Displays demonstrate ‘diverse ways of looking at art’
The exhibition “For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there,” which runs from Feb. 5 to April 4 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, challenges the notion that art has to be understood to be enjoyed.
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The leaves are changing and the sun is quickly fading. That means it’s time to pull out the fall boots and killer threads. Even if money is funny this season, girls can still revamp their entire look with the hottest trends in make-up, without having to spend hundreds of dollars on clothes. The look this year is bright, bold colors reminiscent of the 80s and glam. A little eye shadow and eyeliner can go a long way when wanting to dress up a plain pair of jeans or look extra smoking on a hot date.
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Artists have been inspired by nature since the beginning of time and they continue to be, said WSU Art Exhibitions Director Lisa Baylis Gonzalez. As such, the Detroit Collects, Part I: The Nature of Art exhibition, presented by WSU’s Art Department, would like for the public to see this phenomenon first-hand.
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The ins and outs of this season’s accessories
Fall has finally arrived, and everyone knows what that means: putting away the gladiator sandals, and sundresses for trench coats, boots and bad-ass jackets. Cuffs, opaque tights and chain purses are just a few “must haves” this fall. Last fall, thigh-high suede boots were on the feet of just about every 20-something-year-old woman.
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In conjunction with the Oct. 18 premiere of the Richard Avedon photography exhibit, the Detroit Institute of Arts has been utilizing Flickr to showcase the evolution of fashion.
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The runway was ablaze this afternoon as the Detroit Zoo hosted Fashion In Detroit. This afternoon viewers were shown the spring/summer collections of 6 area and National designers, including ‘Schott NYC’, P.S. by Peter Soronen, and Kevan Hall.
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It’s your first week of college, and you’re already feeling overwhelmed. Classes, books, parking, the list goes on. You’re wondering: How can college life possibly be fun? Fortunately, Wayne State is located in the heart of fun and activity.
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Local stores offer custom looks
Moving to campus can be hard and there are many transitions to make, personal style won’t be sacrificed with the move. The university’s Midtown location gives shoppers a plethora of options for clothes.
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In a period when our country’s fuel prices had reached nearly $5 per gallon, the unemployment rate has soared to almost 8 percent and five bucks here is worth three dollars and some loose change in Europe, it is time to address the economic state of fashion.
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Student Run Gallery honors anatomy
If one were to walk into the gritty, paint-stained Student Run Gallery Feb. 14, he would be greeted by a large painting of a woman with an exposed vagina.
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New clothing line stresses individuality
Young artists and Wayne State students Blue Bledsoe – a public relations major who will become a junior in January – and Sebastian Jackson – a senior, PR major who wishes to attend law school – introduced their new hip-hop clothing line Pompous.
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Detroit Historical Museum Sees Premiere of Local African-American Leader
Artifacts, childhood photos and pictures with dignitaries such as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hang along the walls inside Alger Hall at the Detroit Historical Museum where the exhibit “Ralph Bunche: Global Impact - Detroit Roots” is on display.
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Members of the Academic Staff Professional Development Committee tour DIA
Picasso, Rivera and Van Gogh were only some of the famous artists that were showcased at the Detroit Institute of Arts tour taken by Wayne State’s Academic Staff Professional Development Committee on Nov. 14.
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A weekend hobby is now an urban movement
This past weekend, the Fillmore Detroit hosted the Detroit Urban Craft Fair, an alternative craft festival featuring over 65 local and national artists who make everything from recycled necklaces to candy-coated purses.
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Autumn is officially here and with the new fall fashions comes fresh interpretations on how to do makeup.
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Sculpture reflects College of Engineering’s mission
The “Helios Trail” sculpture on Warren Avenue in front of the Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center has more history to it than other pieces of art on campus.
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Store holds variety of handmade products
The City Bird store is the latest venture in the wave of businesses started by young entrepreneurs, and their arts, crafts and purpose to celebrate the city of Detroit.
The store is a family affair, run by brother and sister duo Andy and Emily Linn. They have operated under the City Bird name since 2005, and both have been involved in art their entire lives.
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With the arrival of fall, the perfect shoes, clothing and makeup are now available for the season. To complete the look all that is needed is the perfect hair.
While the 2008 fall look was abounded with short pixie crops, full bangs and platinum blond extensions, this year is proving to be the exact opposite. The “in” trend of this fall season is au natural.
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Detroit Zoo to host national, local designers
When people visit the Detroit Zoo, typically they go for the usual attractions, lions and tigers — not the eccentric fashion designer Betsey Johnson.
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Avedon, a name that defined fashion and photography for nearly sixty years, is now the latest exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Richard Avedon, a legend in the field of fashion photography. A man whose images of such people as Coco Channel and Audrey Hepburn, graced the covers of such magazines as Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue.
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A look at theatre, dance, and communications
Wayne State offers a broad range of degrees in the departments of theatre, dance and communications. As new incoming freshmen go about the process of choosing the correct major, here are a few details to consider with each department.
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‘American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell’
A painting of a man staring at a woman’s cleavage through a magnifying glass greets the visitors of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ newest exhibit: “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.”
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MOCAD holds two premieres
Redundancy and race were examined during the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s Feb. 13 premieres of two exhibits, “I Repeat Myself When Under Stress” and “Black Is, Black Ain’t.”
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Fashion industry focuses on the youth
Getting urban youths involved in positive extracurricular activities has been the focus of many organizations, but the Fashion Guru Agency combines that mission with fashion.
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‘Constructing Identities’ is intriguing, onlookers say
Wayne State University faculty and students from the department of anthropology, the Industrial Design program in the department of art and art history, and the Institute for Information, Technology & Culture have collaborated to present the exhibition “Constructing Identities” on Nov. 21 in the Museum of Anthropology.
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Legendary car designer introduces display
A crowd of about 40 attended the opening reception for “Designing an Icon: Creativity and the American Automobile” at the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery on Nov. 21, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Student-run gallery pairs with Detroit Iraq Moratorium for exhibit
Once a month, the Wayne State student-run gallery, The Bud, holds a themed art show. Held this month on Oct. 7, “Active Art” was run in conjunction with the Detroit Iraq Moratorium.
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Katerina Bocci returns to Detroit for clothing event
As each dress by Katerina Bocci made its way down the makeshift runway at the 1325 Broadway Lofts for Detroit Fashion Week on Oct. 4, the small but potent crowd gasped, applauded in amazement and then gasped once more as the model gracefully turned and revealed the dress' back.
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