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By TheArtGorgeous, 30.08.2024

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap up of art, fashion and pop culture

Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.Hugs and stay sane,The Girls

1. Monet’s Nymphéas Makes Auction Debut

After 125 years, Claude Monet’s serene Nymphéas hits the auction block for the first time in Asia at Christie’s in Hong Kong on September 26. This groundbreaking sale, part of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale, marks a rare chance to own a piece of Monet’s iconic water-lily series—painted during 1897-1899 at his Giverny haven. With over two hundred works inspired by these tranquil blooms, the sale will blossom with masterpieces inspired by his legacy. This auction is guaranteed to make a mark, estimated to fetch between HK$200-280 million.

2. Voyeurs are roaring over Jeremy Allen White x Calvin Klein

Apple TV’s The Bear star, @jeremyallenwhite, is racing online pulses with his second Calvin Klein campaign. Captured by iconic fashion photographer @mertalas, the budding actor is shot jumping into a swimming pool in his Calvins, showcasing the fashion brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 campaign. Other video shots include his nonchalant script reading and playing shirtless with his pet pooch. Reminding us the summer is still pending… #yeschef

3. Cosmopolitan & Seventeen shake up!

Marking a dynamic shift in editorial leadership, @Willa Bennett is named the new editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazines by Hearst Magazines. Previously mastering the helm at Highsnobiety and contributing to GQ’s style narrative, Bennett is poised to redefine multimedia content strategies starting September 16, 2024. Her inaugural print issue is anticipated in early 2025, promising a fresh outlook for these iconic publications. The transition sees Bennett succeeding Jessica Giles, charting a path for innovation in digital and print. Watch this space!

4. Jar-breaking news at Hecht Museum

A 3,500-year-old jar couldn’t survive a toddler’s curiosity at Israel’s Hecht Museum. The boy, fascinated with what might be inside, accidentally shattered the ancient ceramic once used to store wine and olive oil. Despite the mishap, the museum, stuff happens and invited the family to come back to see the jar once it’s restored. History up close, but perhaps not that close!