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By TheArtGorgeous, 06.09.2024

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. Haider Ackermann is Creative Director at Tom Ford

Fashion news! @Tomford has announced Haider Ackermann as their new Creative Director. Ackermann shared, “It is with tremendous pride that I will seek to honour the legacy of Tom Ford, a man I have long admired and have the utmost respect for.” Tom Ford echoed his enthusiasm, praising Ackermann’s unique approach to fashion: “I have long been a great fan of Haider’s work… He is an incredible colourist, his tailoring is sharp, and above all, he is modern.” Stay tuned for his debut show in March during #ParisFashionWeek…

2. “Sorry” Not Sorry: Paul Pfeiffer’s Justin Bieber shocks at Frieze Seoul

Frieze Seoul 2024 is well underway. Artist Paul Pfeiffer’s Incarnator series featuring segmented, wood-carved sculptures of @Justinbieber, updated with his latest style and tattoos, is certainly making a mark. Pfeiffer’s work blends celebrity imagery with religious craftsmanship. Reflecting on his work, Pfeiffer says, “I was thinking of Bieber as one of the original YouTube stars. To me, he is emblematic of viral image circulation in the era of social media.” We can see he has excellent #Intentions 🎶

3. Wildlife Photographer of the Year turns 60!

Mark your calendars for the most whimsical trek into the wild at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition! Opening its annual doors at the Natural History Museum, London, on October 11, this spectacle springs from the lenses of daring photographers from around the globe. Celebrating its 60th year, this year’s exhibit features furry and feathered friends’ zaniest, most jaw-dropping snaps. Including the pictured stoat by Jose Manuel Grandío, who has decided to dance like nobody is watching! 💃

4. “Let them eat cake” in the V&A

Step into the posey pink and pastel world of Marie Antoinette as the @V&A announced yesterday it will launch a dazzling new exhibition on September 20, 2025. The show will feature over 250 years of fashion, film, and art inspired by history’s most glamorous queen. Curator Sarah Grant weaves archival wonders with couture pieces to debunk myths and showcase the lasting influence of Antoinette’s iconic style. Tickets are coming soon—don’t miss your chance to revel in the French extravagance!