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Friday, 2 March 2012

Unplugged

When I spoke on the panel at the Americas Mart in Atlanta in January, I was asked what trends I was seeing online. I answered that I was noticing that more and more people were taking time to unplug. I definitely saw some people roll their eyes and scoff at my observation. Last night at dinner, my friends mentioned being overwhelmed by the internet and too much information and that they have been trying to cut back. Then this morning, I read that Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere took an afternoon to shut off.

On Tuesday, I took a time out to enjoy the sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures and walk to Central Park. Sometimes I forget that people dream of living in New York and maybe I shouldn't take this great city for granted. I used to make time for exploring and plan to start doing this again and documenting my adventures. These are just a few photos of this particular jaunt uptown. I hope they remind you to get out and smell the roses, and daffodils, this weekend.

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Chic in NY: Cindy Sherman at MoMA

Sometimes I wish we could discuss artists or anyone for that matter without having to mention their gender. In the case of photographer Cindy Sherman, being a woman is an integral part of her work and therefore, cannot be ignored. Just opened at The Museum of Modern Art is a new exhibit, Cindy Sherman, which chronicles her career from the 1970's up until the present with over 170 photographs. While I was already familiar with her photos, the show highlights some of her lesser known works including clowns, grotesque photos, her very early out out collage photos, and even films. It is her newer photos of older women that are the showstoppers. Cindy herself is now in her late 1950's and her large scale "portraits" of aging society ladies is art imitating life at its finest. But as I noticed later on Madison Avenue, life also seems to be imitating art in regard to these photos.

What impresses me the most about Cindy Sherman is that she still does everything herself. The wardrobe styling, make up, modeling, and all photography is done without the help of assistants which is commonplace with most artists and photographers of her stature. She says that what she does is so private that she'd be embarrassed to have an assistant around the studio. Now that's dedication. Cindy Sherman will be on exhibit through June 11, 2012 and would make an excellent activity for art lovers of any gender.

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Molto Mario

I love the opportunity to peek into the homes of people whom I admire. As my photography hobby becomes more important in my life, I am always looking at the work of others as inspiration. Mario Testino is a photographer who is not only talented but seems to really enjoy himself as witnessed in The September Issue. His new home in the Hollywood Hills not only reflects his lust for life but also his world travels. Mario Testino grew up in Peru and many of the textiles come from his home country and complement his amazing art collection. As is the case with many creative people, he didn't work with a designer and therefore the entire space feels incredibly personal. It certainly doesn't hurt that the light is amazing in Los Angeles which is why he kept the walls white. To see more, pick up the March 2012 issue of Vogue or click here.

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Art Smart

As I was decorating for Christmas, I ended up rearranging my artwork. It also got me thinking of art placement and how important it is to be able to see my favorite works. And wishing I had more walls. I especially love gallery wall arrangements, art sitting on shelves and overhung hallways. Enjoy!