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What They’re Wearing: Baltimore Vintage Expo
A perfect environment to showcase Baltimore's fashion-forward individuals
Baltimore Vintage Expo was the perfect environment to showcase a range of on-point wardrobe decisions and to capture some of Baltimore's more fashion-forward individuals.
The Perils and Pleasures of Institutionalizing “Camp” at The Met
Susan Sontag created a sprawling and unwieldy definition in 58 points published in 1964 which inspired the Met's Costume Institute’s current exhibition Camp: Notes on Fashion
If you have never encountered the concept of camp before, but saw some of the pictures of what the glitterati were wearing to the Met Gala, you might be forgiven for thinking it had something to do with ruffles, feathers, and general absurdity in fashion.
Alternative Adornment
Art Jewelry Goes Beyond Self-Expression and Experimentation
While the value system of commercial jewelry posits that what is expensive is precious and desirable, art jewelry presents a view and experience of jewelry that is divorced from the pedestrian themes of sameness and status.
Bishme Cromartie on Project Runway
Tune in to Baltimore's Favorite Self-Taught Fashion Designer Competing on National Television
If you have been watching Season 17 of Project Runway, or attended the giant party hosted at The Walters for the Baltimore-based fashion designer competing this season, you know the thrill of cheering on hometown talent.
House Guests: Evergreen Museum & Library’s Residency for Contemporary Artists
Tony Auth installed dirt bikes at the Evergreen Museum & Library for his 2017 artist residency. He says it kind of felt like telling your dog, “Don’t shit on the carpet when you come into this nice house.”
Ornamenta Glam: Photo Essay
The Baltimore Jewelry Center's Annual Gala Fundraiser
A photo essay by Jill Fannon with highlights, guests, and fashion from this the BJC's 2019 Ornamenta party
Truth and Beauty: 10 Baltimore Artists to Watch
What does beauty mean to you? What is its purpose and how can it be accessed?
Who are the artists and culture producers who explore and challenge the idea of beauty in their work? A Photo Essay by Justin Tsucalas
