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MAD Museum Opening Event & Exhibit
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MAD Museum Opening Event & Exhibit

by Tove Hermanson on Sep 25, 2008 • No Comments
I attended the grand re-opening of the Museum of Design (somewhat humorously abbreviated to “MAD Museum”) at it’s new location on Columbus Circle, an event I had been hotly anticipating even before I received an invitation to the party; I love all sorts of crafts, and textile arts are often included under this broad header....
Susan Meiselas Photography Exhibit
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Susan Meiselas Photography Exhibit

by Tove Hermanson on Sep 19, 2008 • No Comments
Just saw the Susan Meiselas exhibit at the International Center of Photography. Though none of her carnie stripper photos were there, her pictures of the popular insurrection Nicaragua (1978-79) and Kurdistan were stunning, with an eerie unprofessional air about many of them. From the Nicaragua series there was one photo of a young woman in...
Suit Drive
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Suit Drive

by Tove Hermanson on Sep 1, 2008 • No Comments
I wanted to share news of what I consider to be a highly worthy cause: the Men’s Wearhouse is holding a National Suit Drive campaign – “dedicated to empowering unemployed men by providing them with professional work attire that will build their self-esteem and make a good first impression during job interviews.”  From September 1...

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