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Hurly-Burly comes to The Museum @ FIT
A Hurly-Burly Capstone Exhibition might be defined as a commotion of artistic expression and wonderment that lures and intrigues the viewer. The Hurly-Burly, an exhibit of master’s in Illustration works, is on display at The Museum through July 2nd. “The show is a wonderful way to bring my ‘mythological hybrids’ to life,” says Lisa Murgo,…
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FIT Senior BFA Photography Exhibit
May 12th marked the opening of the BFA Photography Exhibit at the Salt Space. Fortunately, there’s more time, until May 25th, to be transported by its wonder and magic. See details below. Spirit Photograph by Jolene Lupo “42” the Fashion Institute of Technology BFA Photography 2011 Senior Show is on view from May 12 –…
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The Future of Fashion Show
Flounce, imagination, otherworldliness and attitude, even some innocence and sweetness were thematic in the 83 designs on this year’s 2011 Graduates Collection runway. Floral exotic frocks, lavish capes, ornate knit tops and billows of lace–even luggage-style pocketbooks gave a look and feel of destination, going places, mid-Atlantic travel, arrival and departure. Even a white fur…
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Dean’s Dialogue: Posing Beauty in African American Portraits: A Talk by Dr. Deborah Willis February 8, 2011
“I was a student in the 70s,” said Willis. “I asked my professor ‘Where are the other images,’” of African Americans. “There were (those of) tenant farmers of laborers and that’s fine,” she said. Her professor set her on course to investigate and search for the photos Willis knew had to exist. “I found myself…
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Teen Vogue Meets FIT Students
Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, which launched in January 2003. Ms. Astley was named to edit the new magazine in June 2002 by Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue and editorial director of Teen Vogue.