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The Artist

As I was reading Vogue yesterday afternoon, I couldn’t help but notice the numerous references to famous artists and collectors, including historical figures such as Gertrude Stein. Frankly, I was relieved to read a fashion mag cover to cover without stumbling upon the headline, “Prints Charming,” which too many fashion editors have included in recent spreads. However, I was more pleased to read about classic pieces inspiring modern designs that reminded me of the modern art class I took at Western last year, which featured works by Sonia Delaunay, for example.

Recently, French artist Jocelyne Grivaud sought inspiration from famous artwork to create sculptures resembling not only Mattel’s Barbie dolls, but also classic women from the art world.

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Video: Toddler Mistakes Magazine for an iPad

It’s one thing for toddlers to watch DVDs in the car on a road trip, or read a bedtime story on a Kobo or Kindle; it’s quite another to confuse print and digital copies of a magazine.

This video really says a lot about how seamlessly we integrate technology into everything we do. She’s just one year old!

Video Source: Mashable