A close-up of a woman’s bare legs appeared on the screen. She wore a thin, floral nightgown. Dry blood depicted the sheer physical and emotional pain. In the intense scene, she screamed. Another woman rushed in with a towel to wipe the blood away. The fictional film ‘Women Talking’ (2022) communicated the ongoing need for women’s liberation.
Under the stars, guests celebrated spring’s arrival. Dhoi players led traditional Indian dances. Actresses Victoria Justice and Cristiana Daia enjoyed hard seltzers. Artha hosted a sunset sound bath. Co-founders of Artha Wellness Sanctuary Priyanka Khanna and Karan Khanna hosted the Artha Holi Festival.
Emmy Award winner Michael Ryan said he loved the project’s community. He worked on an animated show, ‘Ghost of Ruin.’ The show incorporated Web3 technology. Ryan says the software will greatly influence the entertainment industry. Gala Films produced the groundbreaking project.
Santa Cruz start-up ‘Steeped, Inc.’ will impress the serious coffee drinker in your life. The company offers an easy way to make coffee. Customers will make immaculate cups only by mixing in hot water. The environmentally-friendly products make great gifts for family and friends.
Musician Hadar Orshalimy’s upcoming album features songs from the Great American Songbook. Jewish women wrote all covered arrangements. Orshalimy’s ninth album ‘Witchcraft’ featured jazz music and celebrates feminism. On March 8, the album will appear on digital music platforms.
Artist Tara Subkoff described her new performance piece as a three part journey. Actress Jamie King starred in the cacophonic multimedia show. Poet Monique Erickson read an emotional poem about motherhood. MET opera and blues singers delivered marvelous vocals. Subkoff’s performance piece reflected on comfort, conflict, and trauma.
The label ‘alice + olivia’ celebrated innovation at their 2023 fashion show. The garments brought a contemporary twist to 1950s fashion. DJ duo Angel + Dren played lively electronic music. Skateboarders and dancers showed off their impressive talents. Designer Stacey Bendet hopes to empower women through clothing.
Seven innovative Indonesian designers featured modest clothes at the Indonesia Now Fashion Show. Models walked down the glamorous Spring Studios runway. Anggiasari Mawardi’s brand ‘AM’ featured sustainable silk fabric. Indah Nada’s brand ‘Nada Puspita’ displayed sateen and chiffon in warm pastels. Each label emphasized sustainability and utilized nature themes.
Fashion designer Rachel Zoe styled people at the Tanqueray Damn Fancy Styling Station. She described her custom drink recipe as ‘crisp.’ In an interview with The Knockturnal, she dished on her partnership with Tanqueray and her fondest New York Fashion Week memories.
Artist Robyn Bellospirito wanted to challenge the still life’s concept. Her diorama ‘The Still and the Lifeless’ sat on a gallery table. It features two wooden chairs, an endless tile floor, and a melting silhouette. In a hiking chair, Bellospirito answered questions about her iconic work.