Hydrangea (L), Hibiscus M), Rose (R) Photographed by Camille Davis
Hibiscus, photographed by Camille Davis
Joie de Visual:
The Joy of the Visual
Jacqueline Kennedy and John Jr, 1960, Photographed by Richard Avedon
Former President Barack Obama, 2018, Oil on Canvas, by Kehinde Wiley, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Beyonce, September 2018, Vogue, Photographed by Tyler Mitchell
Amanda Gorman: Inauguration Day, January 2021, Getty Images, Photographed by Alex Wong
Adut Akech, 2018, The New York Times Style Magazine, Photographed by Johnny Dufort
General Colin Powell, 2012 , Oil on Canvas, by Ronald N. Sherr, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
“Joie” is a French term used to describe exuberant joy.
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Camille Davis
Camille is a cultural and political historian who has written for organizations such as TIME Magazine, The Washington Post, and the Nike athletic brand.
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What Lebron James and George Washington Have in Common:
Understanding the Historical Significance of Laurel Wreaths
Lebron James, 2017, GQ Magazine, Pari Dukovic
George Washington, 1900, mezzotint on heavy cream chine colle on white wove paper, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, by Max Rosenthal
PORTRAIT GALLERY:
FACES THAT TELL STORIES
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Payouska (Pawhuska) Chief of the Great Osage
Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memim, 1804
Smithsonian, National Portrait Gallery
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Queen Charlotte
Queen of England, late 18th century; rumored to have African blood
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Channeling Liz Taylor and Audrey Hepburn’s 1960s Aesthetic:
The Visual Optimism of Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy
Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, 1963, Vogue Photographed by Bern Stern
Elizabeth Taylor in Dior, 1961, Photographed by Mark Shaw
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Depictions of the goddess, Nike:
The Mythic, Classical Deity who Inspired the Name of the Athletic Brand
Perspectives from Visual Experts
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The Scholar
Sharron Wilkins Conrad, PhD is a historian who conducts research on historical memory and legacy. Her specialty is African American perspectives on the legacy of JFK.
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The "MVP" Marketing Mogul
Marc Patrick is Nike Vice President, North America Brand Defining, Purpose and Athlete Marketing. He keeps the needs of athletes at the forefront of his mission.
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The Beauty Guru
Tina Adams-Mason knows about the beauty industry’s progress and struggles in regards to diversity and inclusivity. As the owner of About Face Pros and a former lead artist for some of the world’s leading cosmetics brands, she has spent her career ensuring that aesthetic products were available for every skin hue on the planet.
SPORTS IMAGERY: ICONIC MOMENTS OF MOTION
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Jackie Robinson
“Stealing Home” in the 1955 World Series, photo courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum
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Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan, 1990s, photo courtesy of TempSport/Corbis/Getty Images, photo taken by Jerome Prevost
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Slava Ukraini! =“Glory to Ukraine!”
Ukraine still needs humanitarian aid. Here are ways we can help.
STILL LIFE:
IMAGES THAT INVOKE SPRING
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Still Life of Flowers and Fruit with a River Landscape in the Distance
Severin Roesen
Oil on canvas, 1867
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
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Bouquet of Flowers in a Terracotta Vase with Peaches and Grapes
Anne Vallayer-Coster
Oil on Canvas, 1776
Dallas Museum of Art
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How Tiffany & Co. Remains Historically and Culturally Relevant:
A Timeline of their Connections to Culture
Jay Z and Beyonce, Tiffany’s “About Love” campaign
“Date Night” Photo by Mason Poole for Tiffany & Co.
Hydrangea (L), Hibiscus (M), Rose (R), Photographed by Camille Davis
Hibiscus, photographed by Camille Davis
Hibiscus Photographed by Camille Davis