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Taking place at Pasadena’s ArtCenter College of Design this May, the fair features over 300 local and international artists’ book publishers, plus a range of programs.

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In paintings, ceramics, and installations, Rachel Hakimian Emenaker depicts scenes of gentrification, religion, and homeland.

The 47-year-old American man had to get 80 stitches after a metal spike pierced his back outside the ancient amphitheater.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have unveiled their official coronation portraits. The two paintings, commissioned to commemorate the 2023 coronation, were made by longtime royal collaborators and artists Peter Kuhfeld and Paul Benney, respectively.

Kuhfeld’s portrait shows King Charles in his coronation regalia, seated with the Imperial State Crown nearby on a plinth. Sunlight from a window illuminates the crown, emphasizing the ceremonial symbolism of the scene. Benney’s painting of Queen Camilla presents her in a silk coronation dress, rendered in near-photorealistic detail as she looks directly out at the viewer.

“My guiding principles in this commission were to both acknowledge the grand and historic nature of the coronation iconography with all the equipage of the monarchy, and at the same time reveal the humanity and empathy of such an extraordinary person taking on an extraordinary role,” said Benney in a press statement.

Coronation portraits have long been a tradition in the British Monarchy, depicting the sovereign in regalia and often incorporating visual references to state power, such as a crown or scepter. For instance, Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation portrait, by Herbert James Gunn, portrayed her in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, with the crown and sceptre at her side.

The release follows mixed reactions to King Charles’s first official portrait, painted by Jonathan Yeo, which was revealed in 2024. The work, dominated by red hues, caused debate across social media for its likeness to imagery of blood or fire. Kuhfeld’s more traditional approach has received a notably more positive early reception, prompting swells of approving commenters on Instagram.

The Royal Collection’s earliest state portrait dates to around 1620 and depicts James VI and I in coronation robes. It currently hangs at Windsor Castle, as does Gunn’s 1953 portrait of Elizabeth II. The new works by Kuhfeld and Benney are the first state portraits to join the collection since then.

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The Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night, where a mix of stunning A-listers and boundary-pushing artists gathered to celebrate the opening of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the Costume Institute’s latest show. Among the notable attendees to walk the red carpet were Diana Ross, Spike Lee, Cynthia Erivo, and Megan Thee Stallion.

This year’s gala was co-hosted by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, along with actor Colman Domingo, race car driver Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams—all noted for their sharp personal style. The red carpet also welcomed leading contemporary artists Amy Sherald, Arthur Jafa, Rashid Johnson, Jordan Casteel, and Lauren Halsey. The dress code for the night was dubbed “Tailored for You.”

The exhibition, co-curated by Black culture scholar Monica L. Miller and Met curator Andrew Bolton, explores the role of style in Black American history, with a particular focus on menswear. Drawing from a tradition of Black dandyism, “Superfine” investigates how fashion has been used as a tool for self-expression, resistance, and cultural identity. The term “dandy” originated in 18th-century Europe, describing men with a flair for tailored clothing and the arts, but it took on new meanings in Black communities.

During the era of slavery, dandyism was often associated with Black servants wearing fashionable, if outdated, attire from their employers. Over time, this aesthetic evolved beyond assimilation and became a medium for challenging social norms, including gender conventions. Bright colors, sharp tailoring, and garments like the 1940s zoot suits exemplified a style that was both expressive and political, with figures such as James Baldwin and Sammy Davis Jr. contributing to its broader cultural resonance.

Some of the co-hosts paid tribute to Black icons with their looks. In particular, Domingo wore a blue Valentino cape reminiscent of former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley. Hamilton said his patent leather shoes also referenced the late fashion journalist, as did Anne Hathaway’s white button-down shirt and Carolina Herrera column dress, as reported by CNN.

“Superfine” is the first time the Costume Institute has featured a show of exclusively Black designers, and the second ever to focus on menswear. The show is organized into 12 distinct sections, with titles such as “Champion” or “Cosmopolitan.” The clothing will be accompanied by a selection of paintings, photographs, accessories, and more. The show will be on view until October 26th.

Isabelle D crochets soft and supple forms that, when nested together, create rich, vibrant landscapes.

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