Style and Risk
If you look up “what defines style” the most common answer is something along the lines of a distinctive pattern of dressing. Commonly used as
Venus and the Victorian: Saartjie Baartman
Venus, the Roman goddess of desire, was revered for her beauty. Saartjie was ridiculed. Though during a significant portion of Saartjie’s life, the two shared
Is Art For Everyone?
As a collective we all seek some form of art. We crave creation and perceived originality. Artists are held to a certain standard, expected to
The Future of the MET Gala: My Ideas for the next Themes
Although the MET Gala has already passed, it’s never too early or too late to start predicting future themes. Often paying homage to an influential
Self Perception and Cringe Culture
Self Perception is a strange thing. Most people are able to perceive themselves, even if only in relation to other people. The majority of us
Beauty Within the Myth
Have you ever wondered just how beautiful someone would have to be for them to be regarded as the definition of beauty? How beautiful in
The Pretty Girl Is A Myth
To put it plainly, there is no such thing as “the pretty girl”. She simply doesn’t exist, acting only as a figure of our fantasies,
Dear Barbie
A few weeks ago I wrote a relatively critical article about Gen Z and aesthetics. I have complicated feelings about the limitation that comes with
What Happened to Hallie Parker?
American society can thank the 40s for the creation of the teenager. They were the pinnacle of materialism, designed to be cool, rebellious, and most