Hibiscus, photographed by Camille Davis
Hydrangea (L), Hibiscus M), Rose (R) Photographed by Camille Davis
Joie de Visual:
The Joy of the Visual
General Colin Powell, 2012 , Oil on Canvas, by Ronald N. Sherr, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
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
“Joie” is a French term used to describe exuberant joy.
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Feature
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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Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
A discussion during a “free throw” attempt, December 17, 1997, photo courtesy of Getty Images, photo taken by Vincent LaForet
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle
Remembrance Day at Westminster Abbey, November 2019, photo courtesy of Wireimage, photo taken by Samir Hussein
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey as Vogue Magazine’s Cover Star, 1998, photo taken by Steven Meisel
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Cesar Chavez
Photo courtesy of NBC News, photo taken by Cathy Murphy
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Frederick Douglass
Photo courtesy of Democrat & Chronicle, 19th century
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Channeling Liz Taylor and Audrey Hepburn’s 1960s Aesthetic:
The Visual Optimism of Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy
Elizabeth Taylor in Dior, 1961, Photographed by Mark Shaw
Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, 1963, Vogue Photographed by Bern Stern
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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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Steph Curry
The “2,974 and Counting” Record Breaking Night, December 2021, photo courtesy of NBA/Getty Images/Sports Illustrated, photo taken by Nathaniel S. Butler
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Odell Beckham, Jr.
"The Catch" 2014, photo courtesy of AP/ESPN, photo taken by Julio Cortez
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Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin
“The Triplets,” 1995, Photo Courtesy of Inside the Star
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Allyson Felix, Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad, and Athing Mu
Celebrating winning the gold medal in the women's 4x400 relay final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games, photo courtesy of USA Today Sports, photo taken by Andrew Nelles
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Michael Jordan
1988 Slam Dunk Contest, photo courtesy of Google Images.
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Simone Biles
The FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Germany, Oct. 12, 2019, photo courtesy of Getty Images/Slate Magazine, photo taken by Laurence Griffiths
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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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Flowers in a Blue Vase
Anne Vallayer-Coster
Oil on Canvas, 1782
Location Unknown
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Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell
Anne Vallayer-Coster
Oil on Canvas, 1780
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Still Life of Pink Roses in a Glass with Grapes on a Ledge
Anne Vallayer-Coster
Oil on Canvas, 18th century
Location Unknown
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Bouquet of Flowers in a Blue Porcelain Vase
Anne Vallayer-Coster
oil on canvas, 1776
Dallas Museum of Art
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Still Life Fruit and Wine Glass
Severin Roesen
Oil on board, circa 1865
The Metropolitan 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.
Hibiscus Photographed by Camille Davis
Hydrangea (L), Hibiscus (M), Rose (R), Photographed by Camille Davis
Hibiscus, photographed by Camille Davis