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Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth’s streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms. It is vital for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrients. From a biological standpoint, water has many distinct…

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David Krut Projects, New York is pleased to present SEED, the gallery’s first solo exhibition with artist Judi Harvest. The exhibition features a selection of large-scale oil paintings and sculptures created in collaboration with master Murano glassmakers. After learning about the global disappearance of honeybees and the vital role they play in the pollination of our…

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Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. The first stories appeared in ancient Assyria, in which the goddess Atargatis transformed herself…

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(NEW YORK, NY — January 29, 2020) — Last night, January 28, the Whitney Museum of American Art hosted its annual Art Party with co-chairs Olivia Palermo, Nigel Sylvester, Michael Carl, Micaela Erlanger, and artist Jamian Juliano-Villani. Art Party proceeds benefit the Whitney’s Independent Study Program and other education initiatives. Sponsored by Tod’s, the 2020…

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Shanghai Ballet and China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. presened Derek Deane’s Grand Swan Lake from January 17-19, 2020 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC. Shanghai Ballet came to the David H. Koch Theater with its internationally prominent and critically acclaimed Grand Swan Lake. With 48…

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Our relatively recent ancestor Lucy had both apelike and human characteristics, and paleontologists have found many more examples going back hundreds of millions of years. One of the most dramatic was announced in 2006: an ancient fishlike creature dubbed Tiktaalik. Dating back some 375 million years, it had gills, scales and a mostly fishy body.…

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2019 Met Gala was as usual a fashion event of the year however there was one stand out that really left us shook. No, I don’t mean Jared Leto and his extra head – I’m talking about Kim Kardashian West in the custom Thierry Mugler. It’s the first piece that designer Manfred Thierry Mugler has…

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Dances Patrelle presented The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 13-15, 2019 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. This year marks the 24th anniversary of The Yorkville Nutcracker, set in 1895, which includes lavish sets and costumes and takes the audience on a tour through Olde New York’s most beloved landmarks, including a holiday party at Gracie…

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Most shunga are a type of ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format. While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate ukiyo-e. Translated literally, the Japanese word shunga means picture of spring; “spring” is a common euphemism for sex. Shunga itself of course is a Japanese term for erotic art. The ukiyo-e movement…

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ISABELLA INNIS In her paintings on paper and canvas, Isabella Innis explores her relationship with childhood scenes, motifs and emotions. Isabella represents a variety of nostalgic modes, at times sentimental, at times playful, yet often evoking both the joy and grief of passing time. As the viewer progresses through the exhibit, lyrical color gradients juxtapose…

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On Sunday, September 8th designer Hanh Merriman presented her namesake collection during New York Fashion Week downtown in Soho on Lispenard street. The silhouettes were comfortable yet chic, using strong lines, wide shapes, crip whites, classic denim blues and gold color pallet.This collection was inspired by the desert mountains in Utah; the lines, deconstructed rock formations and the warm color…

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For its tenth anniversary season, the 2019 White Light Festival features events presented in eight venues across the city, including U.S. and New York premieres and the return of festival favorites, through November 24.   “The resonance of the White Light Festival has only deepened during its first decade, as we have moved into far…

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The Luxury holistic skincare brand Cygalle Skincare is proud to introduce its new CBD Infused, organic, natural skincare line; just in time for the holiday season. Created in Colorado, founder Cygalle Dias conceptualized these unique products harnessing themes such as Ying and the Yang, Black and White, The Push and the Pull – all with the goal of finding balance…

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On Monday, November 4th, The New York Public Library hosted its annual Library Lions Gala at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building to raise critical funds to support the Library’s mission to inspire lifelong learning, advanceknowledge, and strengthen communities. This year’s Lions honored at the Gala included poet Elizabeth Alexander, composer Philip Glass, writer Jamaica Kincaid,…

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The Apollo Circle Benefit is The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual fundraising celebration for young patrons ages 21–45. This black-tie, ticketed event features dancing and drinks at the Museum’s Temple of Dendur, an atmospheric space with an ancient Egyptian monument built around 10 B.C.  This year’s benefit that took place on October 24th, 2019 and drew…

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New York, NY (October 29, 2019) – Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $3 million, and counting, for blood cancer research at Angel Ball 2019.   The annual gala, which took place at Cipriani Wall Street, honored Amy & Brian France, Co-Owner, NASCAR and founders of the Luke & Meadow Foundation along with Marc…