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The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art has added more than 400 rarely seen images of famous figures who passed through Andy Warhol’s Factory, from David Hockney and Debbie Harry, to Georgia O’Keeffe and Paloma Picasso. According to the institution, the images were captured by the artist Ronald “Ronnie” Cutrone as stereoscopic slides, pairing two photographs to create the illusion of three-dimensional depth.⁠
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Cutrone, a performer (with the Velvet Underground, notably), painter, and nightclub impresario, worked as Warhol’s studio assistant from 1972 to 1982, documenting during that decade the creative constellation that comprised his orbit. He worked closely with Warhol throughout his career—reportedly calling the Pop artist a “second father” following his death—and went on to exhibit his own paintings and illustrations of canonical cartoon imagery alongside downtown titans such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.⁠
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"Most striking is O’Keeffe gazing at her portrait by Warhol—the sort of creative crossover that, for a moment, makes myths feel human," Tessa Solomon (.sol) writes. ⁠
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Read more about the acquisition: https://www.artnews.com/gallery/art-news/photos/debbie-harry-georgia-okeeffe-and-al-green-appear-in-new-factory-images-acquired-by-the-smithsonian-1234772803/warhol-image/

Friend & client Kenny Hill of Hill Guitar Company has a new release today from Guitar Salon International. Check it out!

Kenny Hill performs his "Etude No. 1: The Nines" on his "Companion" guitar. Do you want to take online guitar lessons artists featured on the GSI YouTube channel? Visit TeacherNet - https://teachernet.com/teachers?utm_source=GSI+YouT...

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Artist activists are some of our favorite clients

Perceptions of Power — MarLucBlu Whether in personal relationships or society at large, power is often more about perception than absolute control. And yet, as history and culture have shown, even those without traditional authority can wield immense influence—especially through art.

If you play the classical guitar, this is a tremendous opportunity to spend a few days on the gorgeous Monterey Bay at Asilomar with other guitarists & world-class musicians!

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AI has arrived! Embracing new technologies with an open mind and testing these tools to advance operations is one way to avoid getting left behind. We understand the assignment at MarLucBlu.

Google announces AI features in Gmail, Docs, and more to rival Microsoft Google is pumping its productivity apps full of AI.

Ever tried faking as your own assistant? -via The Cut

Life Is Easier With a Fake Assistant TikTok is full of advice on how to get free stuff by pretending to be your own assistant. So I tried it out myself.

Digital fashion hits differently in China - via Vogue Business

Will Chinese consumers pay premium prices for digital fashion? Digital fashion is gaining traction in China, driven by the desire to show off bold creations on social media. But with critics accusing designers of selling glorified photoshopping services, can digital fashion truly go mainstream?

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