Museum of Arts and Design

OCAD U Celebrates National Indigenous History Month with Jordan Bennett

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Monday, June 13, 2022

pi'tawita'iek: we goup river deepens a vital conversation about Indigenous Peoples survivance and joy.

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  • pi'tawita'iek: we goup river deepens a vital conversation about Indigenous Peoples survivance and joy.
  • Because so much of Bennetts work challenges colonial perceptions of Indigenous histories and presence and lends itself to discussions regarding contemporary Indigenous realities within urban and rural communities, his visit will be a powerful time of contemplation during National Indigenous History Month at OCAD U.
  • The University continues to make progress decolonizing its institution and in fostering a community that recognizes and respects Indigenous art, histories, culture, teachings and ways of knowing.
  • June 15 also marks the opening ofBennetts solo exhibition, Souvenir, at OCAD Us Onsite Gallery.

International Artist Irene Mamiye Unveils "DeCiphers" Collection With Doodle Labs Platform

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doodle Labs Corp, the non-fungible token (NFT) company dedicated to bringing established artists and brands to the blockchain, has announced its latest collaboration with globally-recognized New York artist Irene Mamiye for the upcoming release of the DeCiphers digital collectible drop taking place on April 27.

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  • Powered by Art Block platform Doodle Labs announces limited edition generative art NFT drop!
  • Mamiye will work closely with Doodle Labs to launch the new DeCiphers collection onto the Ethereum blockchain as a series of 1,000 generative NFTs.
  • About Doodle Labs Doodle Labs is dedicated to bringing established IRL artists and brands to the blockchain in an authentic manner.
  • For more information, please visit doodlelabs.io
    About Irene Mamiye Irene Mamiye is a New York-based artist whose work incorporates photography, video, and digital imaging techniques.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Its First-Ever Jewelry Collaboration “ears.lips.face.” With Celebrity Designer Georgina Trevino on the NTWRK App

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Cosmetics today announced that it is teaming up with NTWRK, North Americas leading livestream shopping app, and contemporary female jewelry designer, Georgina Trevino to launch its first-ever jewelry collaboration ears.lips.face.

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  • Cosmetics today announced that it is teaming up with NTWRK, North Americas leading livestream shopping app, and contemporary female jewelry designer, Georgina Trevino to launch its first-ever jewelry collaboration ears.lips.face.
  • Georgina Trevino is well known for her adornments of high profile celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Lizzo and Doja Cat.
  • ear cuff in a special drawing on the NTWRK app starting today, in celebration of International Womens Day on March 8.
  • ear cuff will be given away to ten winners announced live on NTWRK by designer Georgina and on-air host Kylie Mar.

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN TO PRESENT FIRST MAJOR GLOBAL SURVEY OF THE PHENOMENON GARMENTING

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

"Garmenting furthersMAD's missionto connecthandcraft and design to the global contemporary art world," said ElissaAuther,Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and MildredLasdonChief Curator.

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  • "Garmenting furthersMAD's missionto connecthandcraft and design to the global contemporary art world," said ElissaAuther,Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and MildredLasdonChief Curator.
  • One of the major issues with which garmenting engages is the traditional divide between the fine and applied arts.
  • Garmenting offers a critique of this division by questioning what makes a garment "functional" (i.e., wearable in everyday life) versus "art" (i.e., for exhibition or performance).
  • Clothing is intimately intertwined with the construction of gender.Influencedby feminist and queer theory, many artists use garmenting to look critically at the constructionand disruptionof gender identities.

Compass Returns to NYC: Good Shepherd Services Hosts their Epic, Late-Night Puzzle Hunt Fundraiser to Support Programming for NYC Youth

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Monday, October 18, 2021

We are thrilled to bring back Compass, one of New York Citys most exciting and anticipated fundraising events, for the first time since the pandemic, said Michelle Yanche, Executive Director of Good Shepherd Services.

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  • We are thrilled to bring back Compass, one of New York Citys most exciting and anticipated fundraising events, for the first time since the pandemic, said Michelle Yanche, Executive Director of Good Shepherd Services.
  • Thanks to Element Capital, 100% of all donations raised through Compass will directly support Good Shepherd programs.
  • Good Shepherd Services goes where children, youth, and families face the greatest challenges and provides resources that build on their inherent strengths to help them thrive.
  • Good Shepherd operates over 80 programs which help nearly 30,000 youth and family members in struggling neighborhoods throughout New York City.

Angela Sun to Join Cushman & Wakefield Board of Directors

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Monday, August 9, 2021

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the appointment of Angela Sun to its Board of Directors.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the appointment of Angela Sun to its Board of Directors.
  • We are pleased to welcome her to the Board, said Brett White, Executive Chairman & CEO of Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners.
  • Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries.