Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Mickalene Thomas, Portrait of Qusuquzah #6

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Mickalene Thomas‘s glittering, maximalist paintings of Black women, such as this work from 2012, investigate how Black femininity, sexuality, and empowerment are represented in visual culture. She draws inspiration from popular culture, music, and Western art history, while embodying the aesthetic of the 1970s with embroidered rhinestones and bold patterns.

Portrait of Qusuquzah #6 depicts one of the artist’s frequent models embodying the glamour of Black women in the 1940s. The subject assumes a central, dynamic position, commanding undivided attention.

Photographed in The Brooklyn Museum as Part of the 2024 Exhibit Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Arts and Culture

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

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All Art By Stickermaul, All Photos By Gail

Today the world marks International Women’s Day, a moment to recognize the creativity, resilience, and influence of women everywhere. It also feels like the perfect opportunity to highlight the work of Stickemaul, one of the artists whose pieces I regularly encounter during my semi-weekly walks through NYC’s Street Art Mecca, Freeman Alley.
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Arts and Culture

Pink Thing of The Day: Face Jug By Therman Statom

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This pink glass Face Jug (2025) by renowned glass artist Therman Statom is one of a set of six created with a rounded body,  a sculpted face, full lips, strong  brows, large eyes, and the thoughtful expression. The vessels are inspired by eighteenth-century face jugs created by the descendants of West Africans in South Carolina. Originally made using clay, face jugs were a way for enslaved peoples to preserve their African culture of beliefs, including honoring one’s ancestors.
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Design and Innovation

Why Investing in Comfortable Restaurant Seating Is Worth Every Penny

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Restaurant owners spend hours refining menus and fine-tuning prices. But here’s the thing: guests rarely remember what the font looked like on the menu. They do remember how they felt sitting in your space.

If the chair was hard.
If the table wobbled.
If they couldn’t wait to stand up and leave.

Comfort might not show up as a line item on your profit and loss statement, but it absolutely shows up in your revenue. Investing in quality seating isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about creating an experience people want to repeat.
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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Bucket List Experiences for Travellers Who Love the Outdoors

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Travel is one of the few experiences in life you can design entirely around yourself. You get to choose the destination, the pace, the priorities — every tiny detail, right down to what you pack in your suitcase. The world is wide open, and the adventure is yours to shape.

That’s where the real excitement begins — especially if you’re someone who loves the outdoors. For many travelers, it’s not just about where you’re going, but what you’ll be doing once you get there. The hikes, the water, the fresh air, the adrenaline — sometimes the activities are the destination.

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